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Tennis star has surgery to remove 'grapefruit' size cyst from her neck
Serena Williams decided to have surgery because the cyst "kept growing" and was at risk of getting infected.
White Ferns coach admits 'it's been tough'
Ben Sawyer can feel some satisfaction that what he has put in place is starting to bare fruit.
Midday Sports News for 18 October 2024
Double Olympic medallist Ally Wollaston has claimed her first world title after winning the elimination race at the Track Cycling World Champs in Denmark. Audio
White Ferns get cash boost from T20 World Cup
The White Ferns are to reap rewards of record prize money at T20 Cricket World Cup.
F1: Liam Lawson needs to hit top speed straight away
The pressure is on New Zealand driver Liam Lawson to perform immediately on his return to Formula One.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party's membership has voted unanimously to kick Darleen Tana out of Parliament, there are reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar had been leader… Audio
Silver Ferns drop to third in world netball rankings
England leapfrogged the Ferns off the back of their recent 2-1 series victory in New Zealand.
Ally Wollaston wins cycling world championship title
New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston is a world champion after winning the elimination race at the Track Championships in Demark.
White Ferns to take on West Indies in T20 semi-final
The White Ferns have defied expectations by reaching the semi-finals of the T-20 World Cup - turning around a lean run which included 10 consecutive losses in the leadup. White Ferns bowler Lea Tahuhu… Audio
Auckland FC ready to make A-League debut after short lead-in
For the first time in 17 years Auckland will have a professional football side based in the city when the A-League kicks off this season.
Black Ferns get chance to atone against Ireland as World Cup pools revealed
The defending champion Black Ferns have been drawn with Ireland, Japan and Spain in pool C for next year's rugby World Cup in England.
Silver Ferns take on Australia in Constellation Cup
The Silver Ferns meet the world champion Australian Diamonds on Sunday, in the first game of the four-Test Constellation Cup series. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sports News for 18 October 2024
Seamer Matt Henry took his 100th test wicket and snared a rare five wicket haul in India as the Black Caps put the tourists on the ropes on day two of the rain affected opening test in Bengalaru. Audio
Black Caps skittle India for 46
The Black Caps have done the unthinkable - bundling out cricket powerhouse India for a dismal 46 in the first test at Bengaluru. Veteran commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Sports News for 18 October 2024
The Black Caps are on top of the first test against India after bundling the hosts out for their lowest ever total on home soil. Audio
Black Caps dismiss India for record low 46
India were bundled out for their worst total on home soil, as New Zealand's fast bowlers ran amok.
Basketball: Breakers suffer first loss
The Breakers have been handed their first loss of the NBL season, going down 84-73 at the Brisbane Bullets.
South Africa upset Australia at T20 Cricket World Cup
The South African cricketers have qualified for their second successive women's T20 World Cup final after upsetting Australia.
Early Sports Chat for 18 October 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
America's Cup: Lego's Team NZ boat a hit in Barcelona
America's Cup crews have been busy building Lego models of New Zealand's AC75, with even British skipper Ben Ainslie finding time to piece one together with his young son.