Felicity Reid
Black Ferns have 4 test matches before World Cup kicks off
The Black Ferns have four test matches before the Rugby World Cup kicks off later this year in England. The first test is against traditional rivals Australia on Saturday in the Pacific Four Series… Audio
Shortened season of ANZ Premiership begins
Domestic netball returns this week as a shortened season of the ANZ Premiership begins with a few fan-friendly tweaks. Two-point shots and mic'd up coaches and umpires bring something different to the… Audio
Black Ferns beat Australia in winner takes all final
The Black Ferns Sevens have completed a memorable double after adding the World Championship title to their World Series title today. The New Zealanders beat Australia in the winner-takes all final in… Audio
Indian Panthers suspended from National Basketball League
The Indian Panthers have been suspended from the New Zealand National Basketball League indefinitely. The team joined the competition this season but have failed to win a game, had a coach quit and… Audio
Crackdown on NRL high tackles sent 18 players to sin bin
A crackdown on high tackles in the last round of the NRL saw 18 players sent to the sin-bin and has divided opinions about the state of the game. Six players have accepted a combined 13 games worth of… Audio
Nearly a month before Auckland FC back on home soil
Auckland FC have made New Zealand football history in front of their passionate fan base in Penrose but supporters now have to play the waiting game. The A-League regular season wraps up this weekend… Audio
Wellington Phoenix sticking with coach after turbulent season
Giancarlo Italiano has been offered a one-year contract extension at the club he has been involved with for the past six years - despite finishing outside the play-offs in his second year in charge… Audio
50 players invited to Black Ferns training camp in Wellington
The four-day camp will be the last chance for players to impress before contracts are handed out next week. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe returning to Black Ferns
A failed code switch has lead Portia Woodman-Wickliffe back to rugby in a World Cup year. After retiring from international rugby last year, the World Cup winner and Olympic gold medalist is ready to… Audio
Auckland FC hoping to secure Premiers Plate
Auckland FC's lead at the top of the A-League table has shrunk in recent weeks but the football club still has one hand on the silverware. One possible scenario could see Auckland securing the… Audio
NZ football referee to wear body camera at Club World Cup
A New Zealand football referee will be wearing a body camera when he officiates at the Club World Cup in June. Waikato's Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh is among 35 referees who will take control at the… Audio
Golfer Rory McIlroy has career grand slam
It was nearly a Masters meltdown for golfer Rory McIlroy at Augusta today. The Northern Irishman was on the cusp of victory, but a bogey on the 18th hole sent it to a play-off with England's Justin… Audio
Peter Burling splits with Team New Zealand
Three-time America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling will not sail in the next America's Cup in 2027. Burling has split from Team New Zealand in an outcome that neither Burling or team CEO Grant… Audio
Midday Sports News for 11 April 2025
Three-times America's Cup winning skipper Peter Burling won't return to Team New Zealand for the next Cup cycle. Audio
2028 Olympic Games will feature more female athletes than ever
The 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will feature more female athletes than ever before and several new events. Breaking won't be a part of the programme confirmed by the International Olympic… Audio
Anti-social behaviour has marred AFC's latest A-League match
An assault, an arrest and anti-social behaviour by fans has marred Auckland FC's latest A-League football match at Mt Smart Stadium. Police say an Australian national was taken to Middlemore Hospital… Audio
Black Caps fast bowler top of ICC's rankings for T20 matches
Black Caps fast bowler Jacob Duffy has surged to the top of the ICC's rankings for T20 matches. It's a milestone for the Southlander who has never topped rankings before. It also makes him the first… Audio
New owners take control of Breakers basketball team
With six months until the next Australian NBL season tips off the owners are introducing some major changes behind the scenes. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Northern Districts win cricket's Plunket Shield
After a 13-year wait Northern Districts are once again the red ball champions of domestic cricket with the Plunket Shield won on the last day of the season. A 134-run win over the Otago Volts today… Audio
Lando Norris receives book from Timaru primary school
Formula One star Lando Norris has been feeling the love from New Zealand. The McLaren driver received a book compiled in his honour by students from a small Timaru primary school at the prompting of… Audio