Sport
Gautam Gambhir backs struggling KL Rahul, NZ brace for trial by spin
India head coach Gautam Gambhir backed K.L. Rahul to regain his batting form, while New Zealand prepared for a trial by spin in the second test between the sides beginning on Thursday.
Early Sports Chat for 24 October 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Rugby: What's next for the NPC?
Analysis - As we head to the close of a season when the NPC captured the public's imagination, Jamie Wall asks what happens to the provincial game from here on out.
Sports News for 24 October 2024
The Silver Ferns claimed their second straight upset victory over Australia to take a two-nil lead in the Constellation Cup netball series. Audio
NZ cricket teams riding a high with wins for both
The Black Caps are riding high on the back of the first test win - Nathan Rarere talked with coach Gary Stead Audio
'Family over everything': LeBron and son Bronny share court in NBA first
LeBron James and his son Bronny became the first father-son duo to play together in a regular season NBA game as the Lakers beat the Timberwolves in their season opener.
New study into rock climbers' unique psychology
A study into the psychology of rock climbers has found they tend to be more conscientious, internally motivated and not driven by ego. Audio
Netball as it happened: Silver Ferns v Australia
New Zealand have beaten the world champions Australians 63-52 in Auckland to take a 2-0 lead in the Constellation Cup.
What's the future for community sport in NZ?
Community sport is under pressure, with fewer volunteers putting their hand up to help run local clubs. Audio
Bowes clubs world record double century
Canterbury's Chad Bowes has struck the fastest limited overs double century in first class cricket history, taking just 104 balls to achieve the milestone against Otago at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Commonwealth queen's reign may be over
Squash was one of several sports axed for a scaled down version of the Commonwealth Games.
Joelle King will be missing from 2026 Commonwealth Games
Aotearoa's most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete will be missing from the 2026 event in Glasgow. Squash was one of several sports which have been axed for a scaled down version of the Games… Audio
Black Caps ready for 'spicy' Pune wicket ahead of second test
After an historic first test win the Black Caps are expecting no favours from the Pune pitch, for what shapes as a possible series deciding match.
Sir John Kirwan
The rugby great became the face of mental health in New Zealand, so why does he think he’s failed and what does he plan to do about it? Plus, he challenges Guyon to open up about his own health and… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 23 October 2024
1-nil up in the Constellation Cup netball series, the Silver Ferns see tonight's game against Australia in Auckland as must win. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 October 2024
On today's episode, The Speaker of the House is investigating how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and later disappeared from a Labour MP's inbox. A Wellington City… Audio
Sports Chat for 23 October 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Smith and Hay join Black Caps, Santner to skipper
The Black Caps have called upon a promising all-rounder and an up-and-coming wicketkeeper-batsman for next month's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka.
Sports News for 23 October 2024
Netball New Zealand boss Jennie Wyllie is thrilled the sport has been included in the programme for the scaled down 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Audio
Sports News for 23 October 2024
Bowling all-rounder Nathan Smith and wicketkeeper-batter Mitch Hay are the two uncapped players named in a Black Caps squad missing eight top players for next month's two T20s and three one-dayers in… Audio
