Jonty Dine
Black Ferns World Cup campaign continues
The Black Ferns World Cup campaign continues in the early hours of Monday morning. New Zealand play their second pool match against Japan in Exeter, and are sweating on the fitness of three players… Audio
Super Rugby Pacific draw locked in for 2026
Though kick off is still a while away, the Super Rugby Pacific draw has been locked in for 2026. A pair of blockbuster kiwi derbies will start the season, however Hurricanes fans will be made to wait… Audio
NRL player embroiled in drugs and betting scandal
One of the biggest names in the NRL is embroiled in a drugs and betting scandal. Rabbitohs and Kiwis hooker Brandon Smith will face court next month however he is yet to be stood down by his club… Audio
Auckland to host biggest SailGP in history
The city of sails is set to live up to its name when it hosts the biggest SailGP in history next year. The Auckland round of the global foiling league will have an increased crowd capacity, with… Audio
Biggest ever Womens Rugby World Cup set to kick off
The biggest Womens Rugby World Cup in history is set to begin. Hosts England kick off the tournament tomorrow against the U.S.A. with the defending champion Black Ferns in action on Monday morning… Audio
Auckland FC confirms no womens team until at least 2027
Auckland FC have confirmed its worst kept secret. The club announced that there will be no womens side until at least 2027. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Tickets for Womens Rugby World Cup selling in record numbers
Tickets for the Women's Rugby World Cup are being snapped up in record numbers. The final at Twickenham is set to be played in front of more than 80,000 fans, a nearly 3000% increase in crowd numbers… Audio
Crucial clash looms for Warriors
A crucial clash looms for the Warriors in Auckland tonight. The Warriors meet the Dragons at Mount Smart where they will look to snap a three game losing streak. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to… Audio
Cricket boss says future of test cricket at threat
The future of test cricket could be at threat, according to Cricket Australia's boss who believes the 5-day format could bankrupt cricketing baords. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Black Ferns depart for Rugby World Cup
The Black Ferns side has just departed for their Rugby World Cup defence in England. Sports reporter Jonty Dine was there, and spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Injury highs and lows for All Blacks ahead of Chamionship
Some mixed news on the injury front for the All Blacks ahead of their Rugby Championship opener. A couple of key forwards remain sidelined for the first test in Argentina, however all three Barrett… Audio
Farah Palmer Cup to kick off 26th season
Provincial rugby gets in full swing this weekend with the Farah Palmer Cup kicking off its 26th season. While the Black Ferns prepare for their World Cup defence, players back home will be eager to… Audio
Former All Black Richie Mounga returning to NZ
Former All Black, Richie Mounga is set to return to Aotearoa midway through 2026. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Auckland to host Pacific Championship test matches
Auckland will host a a cracking quartet of rugby league test matches later this year. The Jillaroos as well as Tonga and Samoa's men and women, come to town to contest the Pacific Championship… Audio
Warriors disappointed in two match ban for Dolphins player
The Warriors have expressed their disappointment in the two match ban handed to a Dolphins player for breaking Warrior Jacob Laban's leg. Felise Kau-fusi caused the injury after diving at Laban's legs… Audio
Penrith Panthers coach forced to apologise for team trainer
Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has been forced to apologise for the actions of a team trainer. Corey Bocking has been labelled a disgrace for disrupting a Titans conversion attempt, costing them a… Audio
Wellington Phoenix hire new controversial coach
The Wellington Phoenix have hired the former Canadian coach at the centre of the Olympic drone scandal in 2024. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 July 2025
The Wellington Phoenix football club have hired the former Canada women's coach who spied on the Football Ferns at the Paris Olympics. Audio
Pay cuts on the cards for NZ netballers
New Zealand's best netballers may be turning to side hustles next season to make ends meet. Pay cuts for are on the cards in the ANZ premiership as the broadcast negotiations drag on. Sports reporter… Audio
English cricket captain accused of acting like a 'spoiled kid'
English cricket captain Ben Stokes is being accused acting like a spoiled kid, as India managed to bat out a dramatic draw in the fourth test at Old Trafford, with Stokes unsuccessfully asking India… Audio