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Midday Sports News for 30 November 2023
Occupying the crease for as long as possible on day three is the aim for the Black Caps heading into day three of the first cricket test against Bangladesh in Sylhet.
Stephen Hewson has sports. Audio
Paycut pending for pro Pickleballers
Pickleball's surging growth has suffered a blow with Major League Pickleball asking its players to take a 40% pay cut.
Galatasaray fight back to deny Man United
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana made two bad errors as hosts Galatasaray twice fought back from two goals down to earn a thrilling 3-3 draw and leave the English side's hopes of reaching the…
Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame launched in Auckland
A global platform to honour, recognise and celebrate the contribution of Pacific's rugby heroes, past and present, has been launched in Auckland.
The Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame has taken a lead from… Audio
Donald to remain Europe Ryder Cup captain for 2025
Luke Donald will remain Europe's Ryder Cup captain for the 2025 edition in New York.
British Gymnastics outlaws weighing of young athletes in new rules
Gymnastics coaches will no longer will be permitted to weigh young athletes under new British Gymnastics rules, according to a BBC report.
Early Sports Chat for 30 November 2023
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 30 November 2023
Kane Williamson scored a century to help the Black Caps finish day two of the opening test against Bangladesh on 266 for 8 in their first innings, trailing by 44 runs. Audio
Pacific Games: Mens football win for Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands mens football team have qualified for the Pacific Games grand final for the first time in 12 years. Audio
Farrell to miss Six Nations to prioritise mental health
England rugby captain Owen Farrell will sit out the 2024 Six Nations in order to prioritise his and his family's mental well-being.
Ashleigh Hoeta breaks world record bench press 317.5kg
If I need to pick up anything heavier than the remote I probably need to call some friends to help with the lifting. Our next guest has no such problems, she broke the WORLD RECORD for female bench… Audio
Williamson ton keeps Black Caps in first test
Kane Williamson emerged as New Zealand's saviour for the umpteenth time in his career to help the tourists finish day two of the opening test against Bangladesh on 266-8.
Kiwi sets bench press World Record
A kiwi powerlifter has battled her way through adversity to smash a world record in her chosen sport.
At the weekend powerlifter Ashleigh Hoeta set a new world record for the bench-press Ashleigh… Audio
Sam Cane calls for NZ Rugby to reconsider picking overseas based players
All Blacks captain Sam Cane thinks New Zealand Rugby should reconsider not picking overseas-based players for the All Blacks. Cane has just started a sabbatical in Japan and while he won't miss any… Video, Audio
Teenage hammer thrower hopes medal for NZ is first of many
Teenage hammer thrower Elizabeth Hewitt hopes the her first medal for New Zealand is the first of many.
Change to All Blacks selection of overseas based players unlikely
New Zealand Rugby says it won't be changing its selection criteria around overseas based players any time soon.
Pacific rugby players past and present celebrated
A celebration of Pacific rugby stars past and present has been launched in Auckland.
Midday Sports News for 29 November 2023
Black Caps allrounder Glen Phillips believes the last couple of days will have the most influence on the first test against Bangladesh.
Barry Guy has sports. Audio
TVNZ unveils cricket commentary team
A slew of former New Zealand cricket internationals will be part of TVNZ's commentary team, in the wake of the company picking up the broadcast rights from Spark.
Football to trial sin-bins
Plans for football to introduce 10-minute sin-bins for cynical fouls and dissent have been recommended for trialling in the professional game.
