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Midday Sports News for 29 August 2025
The Warriors are being cautious about not over-exposing their new superstar Leka Halasima. Audio
Osaka slams Latvian player in US Open 'racism' storm
"It's one of the worst things you can say to a Black tennis player in a majority White sport," the four-times Grand Slam champion says.
'Marvellous' Māori-Pasifika teen signs with NZ pro basketball team
15-year-old Nahala Toeleiu goes from schoolgirl basketball courts to the pinnacle of New Zealand's women's professional league.
What to watch: Forever Auckland FC - how a football team got so good, so fast
How do you make something compelling if you already know what happens? Sky's new football documentary avoids the pitfalls that hold other sports docos back.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 August 2025
In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne… Audio
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams recommits to NZ rugby
He will remain in New Zealand until after the 2027 World Cup and the next British and Irish Lions tour.
Friday Sports Panel
Listen to our weekly sports panel with One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black Taine Randell. Audio
Sports News for 29 August 2025
High Jumper Hamish Kerr is in top form a fortnight out from the World Championships in Japan with the New Zealand taking victory at this morning's Diamond League Finals in Zurich. Audio
Liam Lawson 'ready to get back out there'
The Kiwi needs to resume the Formula 1 championship the same way he finished before the summer break.
'I've got some massive insights': Ex-All Black plotting his old team's downfall
Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown says the upcoming Eden Park test is "probably the biggest game of rugby since the World Cup final".
Kerr claims Diamond League championship
The Canterbury high jumper has had the perfect warmup to the World Championships with victory at the Diamond League final in Zurich.
Sports News for 29 August 2025
Canterbury High Jumper Hamish Kerr has had the perfect warmup to the World Championships with victory at the Diamond League Finals in Zurich. Audio
Tour de France winner to undergo surgery after fracturing back
Briton Chris Froome was airlifted to hospital after suffering a training crash which left him with broken ribs, a collapsed lung and a back fracture.
Early Sports Chat for 29 August 2025
One of the most decorated cyclists in history could be forced into retirement. Audio
Sports News for 29 August 2025
New Zealand's Olympic champion high jumper Hamish Kerr has won the Diamond League finals in Zurich. Audio
Warriors v Eels - what you need to know
Parramatta have won five of their last six meetings and arrive at Mt Smart off the back of their best NRL performance this season.
The heavy toll concussions are taking on former players
After the tragic death of former Māori All Black Shane Christie, Emile Donovan speaks to neurophysiologist and concussion researcher Professor Alan Pearce. Audio
Girls' first XV from school with just 180 students chasing history
A school girls' first XV rugby team in Palmerston North is about to play for an unprecedented fourth national title in a row. Audio
Womens World Cup opening round sees huge point differences
The opening round of the Women's Rugby World Cup had several blown-out scorelines, including the Black Ferns' 46-point win over Spain. The closest game was a 24-point win, but World Rugby officials… Audio
