Jonty Dine

After nearly a year away from red ball cricket, Kane Williamson will return to the New Zealand test side for the upcoming series against the West Indies. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Midday Sports News for 29 October 2025 Audio

Joseph Parker puts it all on the line in the ring this Sunday, as he takes on unbeaten British knockout machine Fabio Wardley. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker and Britain's Fabio Wardley have faced off for the first time ahead of their heavyweight clash this Sunday. The stakes are sky high for both men with the winner likely to earn… Audio

A sea of Samoan supporters are set to descend on Mount Smart this Sunday. A blockbuster double header kicks off the 2025 rugby league Pacific Champs, with both the Kiwi Ferns and Kiwis in action… Audio

The Pacific Champs kick off at Mount Smart on Sunday with an epic double header between the Samoan and Kiwi sides. Sports reporter Jonty Dine reports. Audio

Auckland has got Pacific Champs fever. Rugby League has taken over the city ahead of the New Zealand, Samoa double header this Sunday. Sports reporter Jonty Dine was at the fan day at Mount Albert… Audio

The White Ferns are dancing with the danger zone at the Cricket World Cup. Following back to back losses to kick off their campaign, the Kiwis face a crucial match against Bangledesh's army of… Audio

A stern warning has been sent to rugby and league players considering a switch to R360. The rebel league is reportedly set to launch in October next year and claims to have agreements in place with… Audio

The Silver Ferns saga continues to drag on. After weeks of negotiations between Netball NZ and suspended head coach Dame Noeline Taurua, no resolution has been reached. Sports reporter Jonty Dine… Audio

The first crop of kiwis to represent Aotearoa at next year's Olympic Winter Games have been named. Eight athletes were announced today for Milano Cortina 2026, led by the country's most decorated… Audio

All Blacks have just announced their side to close out the Rugby Championship. Coach Scott Robertson has made six changes to the side which kept the Eden Park streak alive last week. Sports reporter… Audio

The home summer of cricket kicks off this evening in Mount Maunganui. In a trans-Tasman double-header, both the Black Caps and White Ferns will meet their Aussie rivals on the same night, however they… Audio

The Black Ferns conclude their World Cup campaign against France tomorrow morning in the playoff for bronze. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Brandon Smith has faced court for the first time since he was charged with drug supply and betting violations. The Kiwis hooker entered no plea this morning, meanwhile further texts have been leaked… Audio

A series of text messages are set to be used as evidence against Kiwis and Rabbitohs hooker Brandon Smith. Smith has been charged with supplying a dangerous drug as well as providing insider… Audio

It's all over for the Warriors, as both the mens and womens teams saw their seasons come to an end at the weekend in very contrasting ways. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

The s are now at the business end of their Rugby World Cup campaign. The side is into the knockout stages and will meet South Africa for the second time ever in this weekend's quarter final in Exeter… Audio

Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says the return of number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker will add a lot to their game in this weekend's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa in Exeter. Audio

As well as a maiden NRL crown, the Warriors are also looking to earn some respect after 30 title-less years in the competition. The team has limped into the 2025 playoffs in poor form, amid a host of… Audio