Sport
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
Eli Katoa undergoes surgery after 'seizure activity'
Tonga forward Eli Katoa was hospitalised following seizure activity on the sidelines during a Pacific Championships rugby league match against New Zealand at Eden Park yesterday. In worrying scenes… Audio
Wellington Phoenix to kick start women's campaign at home
The Wellington Phoenix will kick start their A-league women's campaign at home this week against Canberra United after sitting out the first week. With a new coach, new import players and the additon… Audio
Katoa undergoes surgery after 'seizure activity' during Kiwis test
Katoa suffered multiple head knocks, but Tonga's coach has defended the team doctors, saying everything was "done by the book".
Katoa being monitored in Auckland Hospital
Tonga Rugby League president says forward 'Eliesa Katoa is being monitored at Auckland Hospital after suffering two head knocks during the Tonga vs Kiwis Pacific Cup game on Sunday.
The NZ student who is helping create more leaders
You know you've done well with a school project when one of the country's major local sports clubs takes notice. Dhriti Girish was 13 years old when she came up with the idea for her 'Young Leaders'… Audio
Midday Sports News for 3 November 2025
It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain. Audio
Dame Noeline will 'walk' if she doesn't have support
The reinstated Silver Ferns coach says she'll quit if she doesn't have the backing of players and management. Audio
All Blacks yet to decide on injured Barrett brothers
It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.
When will Dame Noeline get her team back?
Dame Noeline Taura is once again the coach of the Silver Ferns - but her team is heading off on a tour of the northern hemisphere without her. Audio
Pest koi carp turned into plant food after removal from Waikato
Keen hunters have been taking part in a competition to take out a pest fish in Waikato. 4.6 tonnes of koi carp were shot on the weekend. First Up's Ross McNaughton reports. Audio
Haaland double sends Manchester City to second in EPL
Haaland, who tops the Premier League scoring chart with 13 goals in 10 games, broke the deadlock in the 17th minute.
Dame Noeline Taurua speaks out after Silver Ferns reinstatement
The Silver Ferns head to Scotland for their Northern Tour this week, but they'll be without their veteran coach Noeline Taurua, despite her recent reinstatement. Dame Noeline Taurua was stood down in… Audio
Sports Chat for 3 November 2025
The All Blacks got their win in Chicago yesterday morning. Audio
What we learnt from the All Blacks win over Ireland
It wasn't the prettiest game, but the job got done at Soldier Field writes Jamie Wall.
Early Sports Chat
Time to catch up on what's happening in sport with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Melham welcomes rain for Melbourne Cup favourite Half Yours
With heavy rain forecast, jockey Jamie Melham says wet conditions will suit her Caulfield Cup-winning mount perfectly.
Dodgers rally to beat Blue Jays as World Series champions
Los Angeles rallied late to beat Toronto 5-4 in 11 innings, becoming Major League Baseball's first back-to-back champions in 25 years.
