Sport
Football: All Whites beat Samoa 8-0
New Zealand have beaten Samoa 8-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Olivia Podmore's death 'grievous, senseless and entirely preventable tragedy' inquest hears
The father of Olivia Podmore has described her death as a "grievous, senseless, and entirely preventable tragedy" at the opening of an inquest into the Rio Olympian's suspected suicide in August 2021.
Basketball: Breakers release Freddie Gillespie
The release clears the way for former NBA centre Tacko Fall, who has been awaiting a roster spot to become available.
Former Black Caps cricketer given anti-doping sanction
Former Black Caps cricketer Doug Bracewell has been handed down an anti-doping sanction by the New Zealand Sports Tribunal for using cocaine. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Cricket: Doug Bracewell served one-month ban for cocaine use
The former Black Cap received a one-month ban from cricket earlier this year, after testing positive for cocaine.
Midday Sports News for 18 November 2024
Coach Warren Gatland says he'll quit if it's deemed to be in the best interests of Welsh rugby, after his side fell to an unprecedented 11th straight defeat. Audio
FIFA World Cup qualifier All Whites v Samoa: What you need to know
Team lists, news and key information for tonight's match in Auckland.
FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Samoa looking to step up
Just one player in the current Samoa men's national football team was alive the last time they faced New Zealand in a senior international, writes Mathew Nash.
Sinner crowns outstanding season with ATP Finals win over Fritz
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win the ATP Finals without dropping a set.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
On today’s episode, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen, is to join the hīkoi to Parliament, The Nurses Organisation will hold a nationwide strike next month over pay, the commerce and… Audio
Basketball set to become most popular secondary school sport
Basketball is set to be the most popular secondary school sport in New Zealand by 2026, but a lack of court space is creating a bottleneck for further growth. First Up's Leonard Powell reports. Audio
Sports Chat for 18 November 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Wallabies condemn hapless Wales to record run of defeats
Wallabies thrashed a tired-looking Wales 52-20 to condemn the home side to their worst run of results.
Sports News for 18 November 2024
The Black Caps concede they didn't set a bit enough a target as they were beaten by three wickets by Sri Lanka in the second ODI in Pallekele. Audio
Coronial inquest into Olympian cyslist's death to begin
Three years on from her shock death, a coronial inquest for Olympic sprint cyclist Olivia Podmore is set to get underway in Hamilton on Monday. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann.
…Sri Lanka dismiss Black Caps in ODI series defeat
Sri Lanka has won the one day series against New Zealand after scoring a three wicket victory in the second game in Pallekele.
Mike Tyson's return to the ring ends in defeat
Mike Tyson was back in the boxing ring on Saturday in his highly anticipated bout with Youtuber Jake Paul, broadcast live on Netflix. Dean Lonergan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
All Blacks suffer third straight loss to France
The All Blacks have now lost their last three matches against France, after the hosts held on for a one-point victory in Paris over the weekend. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sports News for 18 November 2024
Sri Lanka have beaten the Black Caps by 3 wickets in the second one-dayer in Pallekele to take an unassailable 2-nil lead in the three match series. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 18 November 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
