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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
Super Rugby Preview: Seven Moana debutants, Barrett back, duel derbies await
Week two of Super Rugby Pacific will see two local derbies in Aotearoa.
More changes for Netball NZ after tumultuous 2025
More changes have been seen at the top levels of Netball New Zealand after a disastrous 2025. Its Chair and three Board Members have made the decision to step down. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe… Audio
Outgoing Netball NZ chairperson denies pressure to step down
The national body confirmed on Tuesday night the chairperson and three board members were stepping down.
Real Madrid player hits out at 'cowards' after racism storm
Vinicius Junior has been targeted with racial abuse during his time in Spain on several occasions by opposition fans.
Midday Sports Update for 18 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
What makes some athletes succeed while others choke?
As the Winter Olympics in Milan enter the second week, we look at how the top athletes cope with the pressure. Audio
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Australia out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe through to Super Eight after washout
Former champions Australia were eliminated after the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland was abandoned due to persistent rain in Pallekele.
Rousey to make MMA return after a decade to fight Carano
The featherweight bout between the two Americans at 145 pounds will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on May 16.
Cricket: Black Caps reach Super Eight at T20 World Cup
Canada opener Yuvraj Samra smashed a hundred but New Zealand prevailed by eight wickets to book their place in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup.
New Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen on season ahead
Nathan Rarere talks with new Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen Audio
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's bid for another Olympic medal put on hold
Heavy snow has scrambled the Winter Olympics schedule in the Italian town of Livigno, as organisers postponed the women's snowboard slopestyle finals.
Broken leg sidelines Warriors star for start of NRL
Utility Te Maire Martin will miss about three months, after suffering the injury in the Māori v Indigenous pre-season fixture.
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
Former champions close to early exit at T20 World Cup
Former champions are teetering on the edge of an early exit and minnow nations are making history at the T20 Cricket World Cup. Amongst the upsets and surprises in the tournament hosted in India and… Audio
Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation
The New Zealand men's side were finalists for ISPS Handa Team of the Year at the 63rd Halberg Awards in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
