Bridget Tunnicliffe
Silver Fern Grace Nweke stands firm on coach Taurua
Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has made it clear where she stands on the future of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has been following the story and spoke to… Audio
Dame Noeline wants to coach Silver Ferns again
One of Dame Noeline Taurua's inner circle insists that she wants to coach the Silver Ferns again, despite being dramatically stood down. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Silver Ferns one win away from Taini Jamison Trophy
The Silver Ferns can win the Taini Jamison trophy if they beat South Africa in the second Test in Napier tonight. Despite the turmoil surrounding Dame Noeline Taurua's shock departure the Ferns pulled… Audio
All Blacks scoring issues could swing Bledisloe Cup
The All Blacks' ability to score second half tries, could have a major bearing on whether they hold onto the Bledisloe Cup. The All Blacks host Australia at Eden Park this weekend in the first… Audio
USA captain defends plan to pay golfers at Ryder Cup
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley has defended a plan to pay US players at the Ryder Cup. He argued that the break from tradition will bring the prestigious golf competition into "today's age." Sports… Audio
Lawson grabs best result yet in Formula 1
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson finished fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku this morning. Despite the result being the 23-year-old's best to date in Formula 1 he isn't getting too excited just… Audio
Silver Ferns prepare to play Taini Jamison series
Netball New Zealand dropped a bombshell when it announced that Dame Noeline Taurua and her assistant coaches were being stood down for the Taini Jamison series. That series starts on Sunday when the… Audio
French rugby player appealing ban for biting opposition
Two French players are appealing bans that would rule them out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup, and one of them is for biting another player. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
…Netball NZ stands down Silver Ferns coach
The netball world has been left in shock, after Netball New Zealand announced it was standing down Silver Ferns coach. Netball reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Sports News for Wednesday 10 September 2025
Midday Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio
England cricket coach batting away criticism of team
England cricket coach Brendon McCullum is trying to bat away recent criticism of his team. The former New Zealand Captain says "misconceptions" over his side's style of play are "disrespectful"… Audio
Alcaraz wins US Open ending reign of Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz has ended the reign of Jannik Sinner to claim the US Open title. The victory also saw him leapfrog his opponent at the top of the world tennis rankings. Sports reporter Bridget… Audio
Midday Sports News for 3 September 2025
The Pulse have signed former Silver Fern captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio for next year's ANZ Premiership. Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 September 2025
Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney is set to compete on the international stage for the first time in a year after being selected for this month's World Championships in Tokyo. Audio
Warriors forward handed three month ban for dangerous tackle
Despite making their way back into the win column the Warriors have one less thing to be happy about. Warriors forward Jackson Ford has been handed a three match ban after he was sighted for a… Audio
