Sport
Dame Lisa Carrington back in the boat
Dame Lisa Carrington is back and she hasn't missed a beat. The eight-time Olympic champion is back with the elite Canoe Sprint squad after answering an SOS call from the national selectors. Sports… Audio
Will State of Origin come to local shores?
The government appears receptive to supporting a move to bring the rugby league series to New Zealand in two years.
Warriors coach Webster wants 'hipdrop' consistency after Laban injury
The rookie second-rower is out 4-6 weeks with a leg fracture, while his tackler was suspended for two.
The Wellington surfer making her mark in and out of the water
For surfwear designer Gemma Wagstaff, this New Zealand Fashion Week will be particularly meaningful. Audio
Taking Disney magic to the ice
How do you make Disney magic even more magical? You put it on ice, of course. Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 August 2025
Lisa Carrington is with the national squad in northern Italy preparing for the World Champs after getting a late callup as an injury replacement for Olivia Brett. Audio
Former All Black George Bridge signs with Force
The 30-year-old has spent the past three seasons with Montpellier in France's Top 14.
From roofer to All Black: Kyle Preston caps off meteoric rise
The 25-year-old only put down the tools last year to give his dream of becoming a professional rugby player a real crack.
Sports Chat for 5 August 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 5 August 2025
India captain Shubman Gill says the drawn test series against England will go down in cricket folklore after his side won an astonishing fifth and final test by six runs. Audio
All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship campaign
The squad for the All Black's 2025 Rugby Championship campaign was named on Monday, with four uncapped players making the cut for the tournament beginning in just under a fortnight. Halfback Kyle… Audio
Sports Chat for 5 August 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Samoa secures semifinal spot after dominant win over Fiji
Samoa is the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the OFC 2025 Under-16 Women's Championship following their 4-0 win over Fiji in Apia on Monday.
Sports News for 5 August 2025
India claimed their narrowest ever test win as they took four wickets in under an hour to bowl England out for 367 and seal a 6 run victory in the fifth and final test. Audio
Sports Chat for 5 August 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Panthers fined and lose trainer after late game drama
Corey Bocking ran in front of Titans halfback Jayden Campbell as he was about to take a kick at goal. Audio
Lions hooker handed four-match ban
Dan Sheehan was handed the suspension for a foul on Australia first-five Tom Lynagh in the third Test in Sydney.
Inspired Siraj leads India to stunning win over England
Mohammed Siraj was inspired as India took the last four wickets in under an hour to bowl England out for 367 and win an astonishing fifth test by six runs.
Sports News for 5 August 2025
India took the last four wickets in under an hour to bowl England out for 367 and win an astonishing fifth test by six runs to draw the series 2-all. Audio
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall joins Mark Leishman to debrief the weekend of sport. Audio
