Sport
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025
In today's episode, Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting; A top financial crime prevention expert says… Audio
Melbourne Cup: Horses, favourites, form, race time, field - everything to know
New Zealand interest in the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup will feature two locally-bred runners and a strong expat Kiwi trainer and jockey flavour.
Blair Tarrant calls time on storied Black Sticks career
Defensive stalwart Blair Tarrant is retiring from international hockey after a Black Sticks career spanning 15 years.
Kiwi rest home carer best-dressed at Flemington
Thousands of punters descend on the Flemington racecourse for the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup. Christchurch rest home carer Foster Mwaba won the best dressed digital award and spoke to… Audio
Scotland has history for All Blacks coach Scott Robertson
History is playing a significant part in the All Blacks' preparations for this week's Test against Scotland.
Midday Sports News for 4 November 2025
The Black Caps wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20 series against the West Indies with a broken finger. Audio
Injured Chris Wood ruled out of All Whites' upcoming games
Chris Wood is still recovering from a knee injury and will miss the matches against Colombia and Ecuador.
Why keeping rugby league's eligibility rules is a win for the Pacific
Opinion - Prior to the rule changes, only three countries - Australia, England and New Zealand - dominated the men's competition, writes Iliesa Tora.
Sports correspondent Glen Larmer
The All Blacks win their rugby test against Ireland in Chicago, but not without injuries to Scott and Jordie Barrett. Audio
Black Caps without key batter for West Indies series
The wicketkeeper-batter broke his finger while batting for Northern Districts on Monday.
Female jockey Melham eyes piece of history at Melbourne Cup
Jamie Melham will bid to become the first female jockey to claim a coveted double in Australian horse racing when she rides Caulfield Cup winner Half Yours in today's Melbourne Cup.
Sports Chat for 4 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 4 November 2025
The All Blacks have been dealt a major blow ahead of the second game of the end of year tour with captain Scott Barrett and midfielder Jordie Barrett ruled out of this weekend's test against Scotland… Audio
Sports Chat for 4 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 4 November 2025
The All Blacks have been dealt a major blow ahead of the second game of the end of year tour with captain Scott Barrett and midfielder Jordie Barrett ruled out of this weekend's test against Scotland… Audio
Early Sports Chat for 4 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
All Blacks call in reinforcement as Barrett brothers injured
Scott and Jordie Barrett have been replaced due to injuries and will miss this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Sports News for 4 November 2025
The All Blacks will be without Scott and Jordie Barrett for this weekend's test against Scotland at Murrayfield. Audio
Tongan rugby league fans dominate Auckland's Eden Park
A sea of red and white dominated the stands of Eden Park as Tonga took on New Zealand, fighting for their spot in the 2025 Pacific Championships final. Audio
Sports with Richard Irvine
With RNZ reporter Jamie Wall covering the All Blacks in Chicago, our sports correspondent tonight is sports writer and author of the weekly newsletter Sport Review, Richard Irvine. Audio
