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Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson has issues with Red Bull car
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson managed 91 laps on the second day of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain. Audio
Super Rugby Aupiki begins
Super Rugby Aupiki, the professional women's tournament, begins this weekend. Blues player Katelyn Vaha'akolo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sinner's Laureus Sportsman of Year nomination revoked after doping ban
The Laureus Academy has revoked the tennis number one's nomination for its annual World Sportsman of the Year Award.
Decorated trio O'Mahony, Healy and Murray to retire from Ireland
The three players will retire from international rugby at the end of the Six Nations.
Liam Lawson completes testing ahead of F1 season
The Formula 1 season kicks off in Melbourne in 3 weeks time, and drivers have been laying down rubber at pre-season testing in Bahrain. F1 journalist Chris Medland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pakistan end home Champions Trophy without win after Rawalpindi washout
Rain washed out their dead rubber against Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Warrior fans gather in Las Vegas
The NRL kicks off in Las Vegas with the Warrior playing the Raiders - Union and League veteran Oneata Schwalger is there Audio
Matatu out to make amends in Super Rugby Aupiki
Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off this weekend, Joe Porter caught up with Matatu captain Alana Bremner Audio
Australian leads NZ Open golf with NZers tied for eighth
Harrison Crowe takes outright lead at New Zealand Open with Josh Geary and Michael Hendry chasing. Audio
104th NZ Open golf tournament starts in Queenstown
156 professionals and 156 amateurs are competing on the two courses at Millbrook Resort. The professional golfers will compete for the New Zealand Open title whilst simultaneously a pairing of one… Audio
What is the departing Chiefs coach really planning?
It was more about what the outgoing Chiefs coach didn't say rather than what he did when he faced media today, writes Jamie Wall.
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian heading to Ireland
Another of the country's top rugby coaches is heading off-shore. Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season to take up a gig with Munster. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Hamish Kerr
In this segment we often go way back in time, but today we are doing something rare and focusing on the now. Audio
Scott Dixon: 'It sucks to get beat and I hate it'
Two New Zealand drivers at opposite ends of the motor racing spectrum will meet up this weekend as the new IndyCars Series gets underway.
Midday Sports News for 27 February 2025
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will depart New Zealand at the conclusion of the Super Rugby season. Audio
Rachin Ravindra keen to play against India in dead rubber
The Black Caps batsman returned to the side with a rousing century against Bangladesh at the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.
NRL bidding war for Kiwis playmaker Dylan Brown
Kiwis player Dylan Brown is midway through a long term contract with the Parramatta Eels, but reports say two clubs are bidding over the 24-year-old, with $14.4m on the table.
Chiefs coach given early release, will leave at end of Super Rugby season
Clayton McMillan will depart New Zealand at the end of the Super Rugby season to take over as coach of Irish club Munster.
New Zealand Golf Open tees off today
The New Zealand Golf Open tees off today at Millbrook Resort, with the top sixty players plus ties making the weekend cut. They'll be competing for a share of the two million dollar prize purse. Sky's… Audio
