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Watch: Ives knocked out, Harrington heads to freeski halfpipe final
Kiwi Fin Melville Ives is in a stable condition after a nasty fall at the men's freeski halfpipe qualifiers saw him stretchered off the snow.
Teams arrive in Australia for OFC round three
Teams have arrived in Australia ahead of the third round of the OFC Pro League. Audio
The great rugby league push in NZ
Between State of Origin coming to Auckland and rule changes allowing Kiwis to play, NRL strengthens its foothold on a New Zealand audience.
NZ must adapt quickly to Sri Lanka wickets: Chapman
The Black Caps open their Super Eight campaign against Pakistan in Colombo on Saturday, ahead of matches against Sri Lanka and England at the same venue.
The great Australian rivalry, in New Zealand
Between State of Origin coming to Auckland and rule changes allowing Kiwis to play, NRL strengthens its foothold on a New Zealand audience. Audio
Warriors edged by Dolphins in NRL pre-season hitout
The Auckland club squandered a 14-point lead in the dying stages, as coach Andrew Webster rested his stars.
Hurricanes hammer Moana Pasifika in campaign opener
After sitting out round one with a bye, the Hurricanes have started with a bang.
From saving cash to saving goals, Auckland FC's new keeper ready to step up
Jimmy Hilton arrived at Auckland FC this month after an SOS from the A-League club that was running out of fit or available keepers.
The Panel with Nalini Baruch and Alan McElroy, Part 2
In part two, a bicycle and public transport advocate responds to panellist Allan Blackman's concerns about Auckland's Karangahape Road bike lanes being underused. Is it true that no one is using them… Audio
Black Caps start Super 8 stage of the Cricket T20
The Black Caps start the Super 8 stage of the Cricket T20 World Cup against Pakistan on Sunday. After playing the first part of the tournament in India the team has now moved to Sri Lanka to play… Audio
Sixth Wellington v Auckland derby kicks off tomorrow
When is a rivalry no longer a rivalry? Tomorrow night the Wellington Phoenix host Auckland FC in the sixth edition of the New Zealand derby in the A-League. Auckland have dominanted these one-sided… Audio
What you need to know ahead of sixth NZ A-League derby
The sixth New Zealand A-League derby between the Wellington Phoenix and Auckland FC continues the growing rivalry.
Waimarino Golf Club marks it's 100th birthday
Now we're heading to the centre of the North Island where Waimarino Golf Club is marking it's 100th birthday this Easter. At 580 metres above sea level, set against a stunning backdrop that is Mount… Audio
Figure skating-American Alysa Liu wins gold medal
In a commanding and joyful performance, Liu nailed jump after jump as the sold-out crowd at the Milano Ice Skating Arena erupted.
Midday sports news for 20 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Winter Olympics, Sail GP, and Netball NZ
Heading into the final weekend of the Winter Olympics - where does this Games rank for New Zealand? Who have been the stand-outs? Who are the remaining medal chances? Audio
Winter Olympics: Kiwi Mischa Thomas qualifies for halfpipe final as rival stretchered off
The Auckland freeskier qualified tenth in her event at the Winter Olympics.
Weekly Sports Panel for 20 February 2026
Weekly sports panel with 1News Sports Editor Abby Wilson, and former All Black captain Taine Randell Audio
Early sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
'Ten hours of hell': Rugby fans' fury as World Cup ticket site crashes
There were long waits and system crashes while trying to secure tickets for the 2027 Men's World Cup in Australia.
