Sport
Yes, cricket is a contact sport - but we need to do more
Early on Thursday, a 17-year-old cricketer died in hospital after being injured in a training session in Melbourne days earlier
Kiwis and Ferns double-header: What you need to know
Round three of the Pacific Championships comes to Auckland with the Kiwi Ferns kicking things off against Australia before the Kiwis take on Tonga XIII.
Officials blame Lawson after alarming near-miss on track
Motorsport officials have accused the Kiwi driver of putting track marshals at risk.
79-year-old set to smash his 200th half-marathon
Just nine years after he took up jogging, Hamilton runner Rod Gill will compete in his 200th half-marathon in Auckland this Sunday.
Death of teen struck by cricket ball turns spotlight on safety
Experts, including the former doctor for the Australian cricket team, say more focus needs to be put on neck protection at all levels of the sport.
Sports Panel for October 31 2025
The grudge match re-match is on for the All Blacks and Ireland as they prepare to face off in Chicago on Sunday morning New Zealand time. It's the same place Ireland secured its famous first win over… Audio
India stun champions Australia to reach Cricket World Cup final
India have ended Australia's title defence and book their place against South Africa after a semi-final boilover.
All Blacks team naming: Beauden Barrett back for Chicago rematch with Ireland
Scott Robertson has mostly stuck with the winning formula from the Bledisloe series, while Ireland back Jack Crowley as their first five. Audio
Rugby boss slams Ian Foster's 'revisionist views on history'
NZ Rugby's outgoing chief has hit back at claims made in the former All Black coach's autobiography. Audio
All Blacks kick off Northern tour against Ireland in Chicago
The All Blacks Northern tour kicks off tomorrow, when they face Ireland in Chicago. It's the same place the Irish secured their first ever win over the All Blacks. RNZ sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke… Audio
Papali'i to lead All Blacks XV against strong Baabaas
Dalton Papali'i will captain an All Blacks XV side featuring four capped test players against the Barbarians in London.
What All Blacks can expect from Ireland in Chicago
Irish rugby broadcaster Will Slattery cast his expert eye over the Irish team named to face the All Blacks this weekend in Chicago Audio
Silver Ferns: The problem with Maddy Gordon
Analysis - Maddy Gordon has put the Silver Ferns coaching team in a bit of a quandary because, right now, she's probably New Zealand's best player in two positions.
Rugby's big gamble in the US
The US isn't known for its rugby prowess, or interest - so when the All Blacks take on Ireland this weekend, they're playing to sell a vision Audio
Silver Ferns lose out on Constellation Cup to Australia
It was a win followed by a loss - all in one outing for the Silver Ferns last night. The upshot was Australia reclaiming the Constellation Cup. A new innovation introduced this year saw an additional… Audio
Football Ferns honour former captain
The Football Ferns fittingly honoured former captain Ali Riley ahead of today's game against the world no.2 USA in Missouri. Riley was capped 163 times for New Zealand and has ended her career playing… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Paralympian Adam Hall
Very few people make it to five Olympic games. Even fewer make it to six. But that's a feat that para-alpine skier Adam Hall is set to achieve next year, when he competes at the 2026 Milano Cortina… Audio
Football: Liverpool thrashed by Palace; Newcastle through in League Cup
Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace in the League Cup, piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.
