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Sports News for 19 December 2024
Mexican driver Sergio Perez has confirmed he's leaving the Red Bull Formula 1 team. Audio
Halep gets wildcard for ASB Classic and Australian Open
Two-time Grand Slam champion, Simona Halep, who recently returned to the tennis courts after a 15 month doping ban, has been granted a wildcard entry to the ASB Classic in Auckland.
Early Sports Chat for 19 December 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
White Ferns need to stand up to Australia
The White Ferns are back in the spotlight confident they're all primed for a good crack at a trophy that's eluded them for a quarter of a century.
India's 'carrom ball' champion Ashwin bows out of international cricket
Batters around the world heaved a sigh of relief as Ravichandran Ashwin brought down the curtain on an international career that saw the India spinner take more than 500 test wickets.
Sports News for 19 December 2024
Former tennis world number one, Romanian Simona Halep, whose career stalled due to a doping ban that was reduced on appeal this year, will step up her comeback at the Australian Open after receiving a… Audio
Olympian Black Ferns Sevens' Stacey Waaka on her 2024
Sevens Star Stacey Waaka's had an epic year - from Paris and rugby 7s to Brisbane play league for the Broncos - she talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
White Ferns debut for Bella James of Dunedin
RNZ's Barry Guy talks with up and coming cricketer Bella James who might well debut against Australia in Wellington today. Audio
Lawson set to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull
This would make Lawson the first Kiwi Formula One driver in almost 15 years. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
High Performance Sport NZ to invest $162.8 million into 36 sports
High Performance Sport New Zealand will invest $162.8 million into 36 sports over the next four years through to the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games. Football, golf and E-Sports have lost… Audio
UFC star McGregor close to clinching Logan Paul fight
The Irishman hints the boxing exhibition will take place in India, but has not revealed the date.
Former All Blacks captain Kirk named NZ Rugby chair
The inaugural Rugby World Cup winner is one of eight board members now confirmed.
Midday Sports News for 18 December 2024
Hockey is the big loser in the latest round of elite sports funding announced for the next four years. Audio
The best sports quotes of 2024
RNZ's Jonty Dine looks back at the most memorable sports quotes of 2024.
Sports Chat for 18 December 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 18 December 2024
The Black Caps coach Gary Stead says they owed departing veteran Tim Southee and their fans a performance they could "be proud of" as they secured an emphatic victory in the final test against… Audio
Black Caps farewell Tim Southee with huge win over England
The Black Caps have farewelled Tim Southee with a consolation win against England. Former Black Cap and Cricket Commentator Peter McGlashan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sports News for 18 December 2024
Bowler Will O'Rourke's rise in test cricket's been hailed as one of the key developments in the Black Caps in 2024. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 18 December 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 18 December 2024
Blackcaps skipper Tom Latham's convinced the test team's future is looking bright after they claimed a consolation win in their final test of the year. Audio
