Sport
Chess challenger zeroes in on world champ's lack of 'fighting spirit'
Dommaraju Gukesh, an 18-year-old Grandmaster from India, is the hot favourite as he takes on world champ Ding Liren in the World Chess Championship in Singapore. Audio
Car rally's comeback helps boost local economy in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Rally Championship made a comeback after a three-year hiatus.
Midday Sports News for 26 November 2024
Black Caps coach Gary Stead has confirmed former skipper Kane Williamson will play in the first test against England but is yet to confirm just who he'll replace. Audio
Basketball: Tacko Fall gets two-season Breakers deal
How did an injured former bit part NBA player end up on the Breakers' roster halfway through the NBL season?
Oceania Challenge bowls gold for Tokelau and Norfolk Is
New Zealand Bowls, who hosted the event, said the week was of significant benefit both to the emerging Pacific nations but also the heavyweights, like Australia.
Football: The A in A-League stands for Aotearoa
Analysis - Auckland FC and the Phoenix currently occupy first and second place and things couldn't be better as their derby draws near, writes Mathew Nash.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November
On today's episode, the ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table, the Education Review Office has said the NCEA level one qualification is not a… Audio
Huge pay rise for CEO as England Rugby post record loss
Bill Sweeney received a pay rise of over $NZ860,000 even though the English governing body announced a record operating loss of $81.5 million.
Singapore hosts world chess championship
The world chess championship kicked off in Singapore on Monday night, with the incumbent champion taking an early lead. Morning Report's chess reporter Troy Matich has more. Audio
Sports Chat for 26 November 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Bevon-John Jacobs shock pick in IPL auction
Auckland batter Bevon-John Jacobs has become a shock signing on the second day of the Indian Premier League auction. Jacobs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sports News for 26 November 2024
The Tall Blacks have joined hosts Saudi Arabia, defending champions Australia, Japan and the Philippines in qualifying for the 2025 Asia Cup with a 81-64 win over Chinese Taipei in Christchurch. Audio
Sports News for 26 November 2024
The Tall Blacks bounced back from their upset loss to the Philippines to seal their spot at next year's Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia with a 81-64 win over Chinese Taipei in Christchurch. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 26 November 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Cricket: Williamson rejoins Black Caps for England tests
Coach Gary Stead said the former skipper would be ushered back into the lineup at the expense of one of the batters who helped the Black Caps to a stunning 3-0 series sweep in India at the start of…
Test timeline: Black Caps vs England
It may not quite have the rich history and traditions of the Ashes but New Zealand and England have almost a century of strong test rivalry.
Sports News for 26 November 2024
The Tall Blacks have booked their place at next year's Asia Cup with a 81-64 win over Chinese Taipei in their qualifying match Christchurch. Audio
Brilliant Bumrah leads India to thumping win over Australia in first test
India overcame an unpromising start to thrash Australia by 295 runs in Perth, laying down the gauntlet for the rest of the series.
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Sport broadcasting veteran and Nights regular correspondent Bryan Waddle is back with the action from the sporting world over the weekend - including two New Zealand teams topping the A-League Men's… Audio
Podmore's mood test showed 'really concerning scores' inquest hears
Olivia Podmore was never referred for a detailed psychological assessment after she scored poorly on a mood test that indicated she found life meaningless and did not believe in her own self-worth.
