Sport
Seventeen NZ athletes confirmed for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026
Seventeen athletes have been confirmed for next month's Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - the biggest snow sports contingent that New Zealand has sent to a Winter Olympics.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January
Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui; Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a… Audio
Kiwis get ready for next month’s Winter Olympics
From curling to cross country skiing and bobsleighing - the 25th Winter Olympics are nearly upon us. Marty Toomey, who is the Chef de Mission leading team New Zealand spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Sports Chat for Friday 23 January
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio
‘Does not help their national team’: French coach fires shot at NZ Rugby
Fabien Galthié is perplexed at the treatment of the last two All Black coaches.
Early Sports Chat for Friday 23 January
An early morning sports news update with Barry Guy. Audio
Down to The Wire? New US test venue confirmed for All Blacks
The fourth test of the series will be held in a city the All Blacks have never visited before.
Auckland FC call on several captains
Auckland FC have lost leaders to injury this A-League season but the situation has a silver lining.
'Complacency in their systems' : Former All Black predicts pressure for incumbents
The former All Black halfback says Super Rugby Pacific will have an extra edge due to uncertainty around selection under a new coach.
My 'party boy' days are over, says Kiwi league star Brandon Smith
Smith says sobriety is the "best investment in my life I have ever made".
Sinner weighs up Kyrgios v Kim and an Aussie exodus
Jannik Sinner was stuck in an awkward moment discussing Nick Kyrgios and Kim Jong-Un while Coco Gauff shared her top artists. Here are the quick hits from the Australian Open.
Hayden Paddon admits nerves ahead of WRC return
The New Zealand driver thought his World Rally Championship days were over, but he returns to the top level of motor rallying on Thursday.
Lawn Bowls competition takes place in Taranaki
Hundreds of lawn bowlers have descended on Taranaki this week for the region's men's open fours competition - considered one of the largest and most prestigious club championships in the country… Audio
Sports Chat for Thursday 22 January
An update on what's happening in the sporting world. Audio
All Blacks: the myths and realities of ‘player power’
Scott Robertson's axing as coach has shone the spotlight on just how much say players have, but it's not new, writes Jamie Wall.
Sports Chat for Thursday 22 January
An update on what's happening in the sporting world. Audio
Brook says lucky to be England captain despite nightclub brawl in NZ
The batter was reportedly struck by a nightclub bouncer after being denied entry to a Wellington venue.
Alcaraz, Sabalenka pass Australian Open tests to reach third round
Meanwhile, New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and her American partner Asia Muhammad won their opening doubles match.
Black Caps fall well short of India in series-opening T20
Glenn Phillips struck a rapid 78 but New Zealand were unable to chase down the host's target in Nagpur.
'Double whiskey and beer chaser': Rain can't deter bowlers descending on Taranaki
The Taranaki Men's Open Fours has been going 121 years and brings a mountain of tradition.
