Jonty Dine
Irish rugby star's debut overshadowed by racist response
An Irish rugby star had his international debut overshadowed by an ugly racist response online. Edwin Edogbo was born and raised in Ireland, but due to his Nigerian heritage, has not been welcomed by… Audio
Drive by shooting of former rugby league star part of gang war
The drive by shooting which hospitalised a former New Zealand rugby league star may have been retaliation as part of a reported gang war. Matt Utai was shot multiple times outside his home in Western… Audio
Former rugby league star shot in drive-by
A former Kiwi rugby league star is fighting for his life after being shot in a drive-by. NRL premiership winner Matt Utai is believed to have been gunned down on a street in West Sydney. Sports… Audio
Midday sports update for Monday 16 February
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Moana Pasifika won't let standards slip without Savea
An Ardie Savea-less Moana Pasifika will be looking to build on their stunning 2025 season as Super Rugby kicks off this weekend. Star signing and former All Black Ngani Laumape says while he leaves a… Audio
Hamilton to host Māori vs Indigenous All Stars rugby
Hamilton will play host to the Māori vs Indigenous All Stars rugby league match this Sunday, and for World Cup winner Kennedy Cherrington, the Māori jersey represents the pinnacle of the game. Sports… Audio
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn fractures leg in brutal crash
The Olympics have come to a devastating end for one of snow sports greatest. Downhill skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a brutal crash and a fractured leg in Cortina, dashing her dream of a second Olympic… Audio
Ukrainian rugby coach learning from NZ's best
While the country has been dragged into a devastating war, one man is ensuring that rugby stays alive in Ukraine, and young players have a possible path to safety. Anton Shashero is coach of Ukraine's… Audio
Culture of alleged sexism, bullying drove kiwi boxer to quit
An alleged culture of sexism, favouritism and bullying is what drove one of the top kiwi boxers to hang up her gloves. The Sport Integrity Commission has been investigating Boxing NZ and its head… Audio
New laws to take affect for 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season
Several new laws will take affect in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, including reducing the influence of the much-maligned TMO. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Midday sports chat
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Latest sports news for Thursday 29 January
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Midday sports update for 27 January 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Black Caps well in control of third and final test
The Black Caps are still well in control of the third and final test at Mount Maunganui. It's been another profitable period with the bat for the Kiwis who have declared with a mammoth total of 575… Audio
Netball NZ CEO resigns after turbulent year
New Zealand Netball's nightmare year continues. After the highly publicised standing down and reinstatement of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua, CEO Jennie Wyllie has now resigned. Sports… 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
