Sport
NZ jockey crowned World’s Best Jockey for third time
New Zealand jockey James McDonald has won the Longines World's Best Jockey title for the second consecutive year and third time overall.
Black Ferns to host France in three-Test series
The Black Ferns will resume their rivalry with France in 2026 as part of the new WXV Global Series.
All Whites to host FIFA series ahead of World Cup
The All Whites will get a send-off on home soil ahead of next year's FIFA World Cup - but New Zealand Football are light on the details.
PNG cricketer jailed term for robbing on tour
Kipling Doringa was sentenced to three years in jail in Jersey after he was found guilty of robbing a woman while on tour with the Barramundis for their 2027 Cricket World Cup qualifiers.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 December 2025
Food charities are calling for certainty around government funding, as they prepare for the Christmas season; MetService is forecasting downpours across the North Island today, with possible… Audio
Swimmer Lewis Clareburt leaving NZ to chase LA Olympics medal
The two-time Olympian is off to Melbourne and will train with a new coach and other Olympic athletes who also specialise in the medley disciplines.
Debutants, heat and distance shape mood ahead of 2026 World Cup draw
For the first time in the tournament's history, 48 teams will be divided into 12 groups of four producing a 104-match schedule across 16 host cities.
Midday Sport News Wednesday 3rd December
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Sam Kerr praised in Matildas return as Australia beats White Ferns 2-0
The Ferns faced the Matildas at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide for the second in their two-match friendly series.
Tiger Woods' recovery from surgery slower than expected, no timeline for return
Tiger Woods says his recovery from the disc replacement surgery is not going as fast as he would like and that he is still "a ways away" from figuring out a playing schedule.
Rugby 7s: Fiji will face NZ in Cape Town pool play
The next stop on the HSBC SVNS Series is South Africa, with the tournament kicking off on Saturday night. Audio
Sports Chat for 3 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 3 December 2025
Liam Lawson has retained his seat in Formula One and will remain with Racing Bulls. Audio
Sports Chat for 3 December 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 3 December 2025
Football Ferns failed to send retiring captain Annalie Longo off as a winner after falling to a 2-nil defeat in the second and final match against Australia in Adelaide Audio
Changes to England and Australia for second Ashes Test
Spin-bowling all-rounder Will Jacks will replace paceman Mark Wood in an otherwise unchanged England side for the second Ashes test in Brisbane later this week.
NZ Rugby boss calls on government to use sport for international investment
The NZ Rugby CEO is exiting the building - what legacy does he leave and is the game in a better place than where he found it?
Casper Ruud returns to ASB Classic
World No 12 Ruud is the second highest ranked player behind No 9 American Ben Shelton to confirm their entry for the tournament in January.
'The whole world stops': Delegation heads to FIFA World Cup draw
New Zealand Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell and All Whites coach Darren Bazeley are on an important mission in North America this week.
Former England batter Robin Smith dies at 62
Smith established himself as a belligerent middle-order batter known for his ability against fast bowlers.