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Supercars set to drive millions into Taupō economy
Hotels are fully booked and nearly 66,000 supercar fans are expected in Taupō over the weekend.
Taupō mayor on V8 Supercars event
A sellout crowd of more than 30,000 will be packed in on both days of racing this weekend in Taupō. Mayor David Trewavas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 April 2024
A 15-strong athletics team has been named for the Paris Olympics although some of them will have to meet performance conditions. Audio
15-strong NZ athletics team named for Olympics
A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists headline the athletics team for this year's Paris Olympics.
F1 faces a fresh challenge on return to China
F1 returns to China for the first time since 2019 with even world champion Max Verstappen facing a new challenge at a circuit that provided his Red Bull team's first GPvictory 15 years ago.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 April
On today's episode we hear from Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood on the FENZ review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland council issued a… Audio
Sports Chat for 19 April 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Taupō set to host V8 Supercars
The Supercars Championship returns to New Zealand this weekend and motorsport fans have shown their approval - with both race days in Taupō fully sold out. Motorsport commentator Stephen McIvor spoke… Audio
NRL Warriors v Dragons: What you need to know
All the team news and information for tonight's game in Wollongong. Video
Sports News for 19 April 2024
Wellington batter Tim Robinson got his first taste of international cricket, but it lasted just two deliveries. Audio
Rain ruins Black Caps' opener in Pakistan
The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned due to rain.
V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback
The historic first Supercars Championship at Taupō International Motorsport Park takes place this weekend.
Sports News for 19 April 2024
Wet weather has scuppered the first T20 between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi. Audio
The ripple effect Jordie's move to Ireland can cause
Analysis -There is more to Jordie Barrett's Irish shift than just an overseas experience, Jamie Wall writes.
Team NZ launch boat for America's Cup
Team New Zealand have launched the boat they hope will take them to America's Cup victory in Barcelona this year, New Zealand's latest AC75 has been years in the design process and months in the… Audio
Early Sports Chat for 19 April 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 19 April 2024
The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned because of rain. Audio
Supercars take over Taupo this weekend
This weekend, Taupo hosts a round of the Aussie Supercar series - Josie Spillane is CEO of the International Motorsport Park. Audio
Signed basketball boots incl. from Michael Jordan at auction
A consignment of basketball boots are up at auction in the USA - including a pair of Michael Jordan's old sneakers, head of Robert Edwards Auctions, Brian Dwyer joined the programme. Audio
Police name man who died in Canterbury workplace accident as Henry Wild
A Mid Canterbury rugby club has paid tribute to one of its "beloved" senior players who died in a workplace accident earlier this week.