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Joe Root lights up Gabba with first Ashes century in Australia
Root marched off unbeaten on 135 off 202 balls, his 40th test ton helping England to 325 for nine at stumps.
Early Sports Chat for 5 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 5 December 2025
Rachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a test hundred as the Black Caps duo combined for a 279-run stand to effectively bat West Indies out of the opening… Audio
Formula 1 revs up for a three-way title showdown
Formula 1 will crown its champion in Abu Dhabi this weekend.
NZ swimmer says Southern Hemisphere must unite, eyes maiden medal at LA in 2028
Two-time Olympian Lewis Clareburt says the goal is to create a school of medley swimmers in Melbourne able to rival the best in the US. Audio
Black Caps well in control of first test against West Indies
The Black Caps are well in control of the first cricket test against the West Indies in Christchurch, as day three belonged to the kiwis who now have a lead of well over 300. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio
Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt to dive into training in Australia
Two time Olympic swimmer Lewis Clareburt will dive into training in Australia in the new year as he chases the dream of a medal at the LA 2028 games. The 26 year old has announced he's moving from… Audio
Rugby World Cup draw happens two years before tournament
The first of two big World Cup draws happened this week, with the Rugby World Cup version happening last night in Sydney. The timing of the draw has raised a few eyebrows as the tournament is about… Audio
What the World Cup draw means for the All Blacks
Watch: The Wallabies in pool play and the Springboks in a quarter-final, but what else does the draw tell us, asks Jamie Wall.
Weightlifting women gun for first Commonwealth gold
Weightlifting New Zealand is hoping Aotearoa will have its first female Commonwealth Games gold medalist next year as an impressive group of young lifters come through the ranks.
Midday Sports News for 4 December 2025
Day three of the opening Test against the West Indies in Christchurch, a hamstring injury means Tom Blundell won't play any further part in this test or the next. Audio
Scott Robertson ready for end of season 'interrogation'
After a campaign in which the All Blacks won 10 of 13 tests, pundits are left wondering whether the team is getting better or worse.
Bazball under microscope as England face pink ball demons in second Ashes test
England's unyielding faith in Bazball will be under scrutiny at a flood-lit Gabba as Ben Stokes's side confront their pink ball frailties and the spectre of a 2-0 Ashes deficit to Australia.
Sports Chat for 4 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 4 December 2025
The Black Caps paceman Jacob Duffy admits they thought the day had finsihed when they'd bowled the West Indies out and were relieved not to lose any wickets in the final session. Audio
Sports Chat for 4 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
FIFA taps Village People for show as Trump influence dominates draw
The disco legends behind the US President's favourite campaign anthem will take centre stage at this weekend's World Cup draw in Washington.
Sports News for 4 December 2025
The All Blacks will face hosts Australia in pool play at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Audio
League: Salford Red Devils liquidated after 152 years over debts
Salford Red Devils, a 152-year-old rugby league club who finished last in the Super League, have been liquidated due to outstanding debts.
Early Sports Chat for 4 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
