Sport
Veteran Enurance motor racer, champion Xmas cake baker
Endurance racing and Xmas cake baking aren't usually associated, but they are at Wayne Moore's place in Paekakariki Audio
Is Antoine Dupont the best rugby player in the world?
Watch: Pita Ahki spent seven seasons alongside some of rugby's biggest stars at Top 14 club Toulouse.
Emotional Carey slams ton to give Australia upper hand
As he celebrated, the Australian batsman gestured towards the sky in a nod to his father Gordon, who died from cancer in September.
'Absolutely bashed': YouTuber Paul faces big test against Joshua
Boxing promoter Dean Lonergan predicts heavy defeat for the social media star against the former world champ. Audio
Black Caps miss out on major money at IPL auction
The Black Caps missed out on the major money at last night's annual IPL auction. A total of eight kiwis were picked up by franchises, joining the other four already contracted to teams. Sports… Audio
'Blind leading blind': Duffy surveys injury-plagued Black Caps bowling attack
The pace bowler believes NZ still have enough experience to beat the West Indies again at Mt Maunganui.
Olympic great's Grand Slam Track collapses while owing millions
It promised to revolutionise track and field athletics, but instead, Olympic sprinting great Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track has collapsed after just one season. The league filed for Chapter 11… Audio
Tennis: American Ben Shelton secures top seeding for ASB Classic
Rising stars, returnees and a player on the cusp of retirement will headline the ASB Classic men's field.
'A rare talent': Highlanders contract for Mils Muliaina's teen nephew
First-five prospect Mika Muliaina has been given a three-year contract starting in 2027.
Midday Sports News for 17 December 2025
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
FIFA introduces some $104 World Cup tickets after backlash
Football's governing body said that the discounted tickets would cover all 104 matches of the tournament, including the final.
New sports charter school in Upper Hutt
A new charter school in Upper Hutt focused on high-performance sports is set to open next year. Audio
Portugal to return to F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028
The Portimao circuit will be the venue once the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort drops off the calendar.
Adam Milne tops list of eight Kiwis bought in IPL auction
The Rajasthan Royals paid $455,000 for Milne, while Australian Cameron Green has become the most expensive overseas player ever.
Claims FIFA World Cup ticket prices are "extortionate"
Tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are officially on sale, but for many fans the excitement has come with a hefty price tag. All Whites defender Ben Sigmund. Audio
Sports Chat for 17 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports Chat for 17 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Ousmane Dembele named FIFA player of 2025, Aitana Bonmati wins women's award for third time
Paris St Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele was named FIFA men's player of the year with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award.
England face Ashes reckoning in Adelaide furnace
The Ashes could be decided within days at an Adelaide Oval furnace where England's hopes of wresting back the urn will fire anew or flame out entirely against a strengthened Australia.
French court orders PSG to pay Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros
A Paris labour court has ordered Paris St Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros in unpaid salary and bonuses.
