Sport
What All Blacks can expect from Ireland in Chicago
Irish rugby broadcaster Will Slattery cast his expert eye over the Irish team named to face the All Blacks this weekend in Chicago Audio
Silver Ferns: The problem with Maddy Gordon
Analysis - Maddy Gordon has put the Silver Ferns coaching team in a bit of a quandary because, right now, she's probably New Zealand's best player in two positions.
Rugby's big gamble in the US
The US isn't known for its rugby prowess, or interest - so when the All Blacks take on Ireland this weekend, they're playing to sell a vision Audio
Silver Ferns lose out on Constellation Cup to Australia
It was a win followed by a loss - all in one outing for the Silver Ferns last night. The upshot was Australia reclaiming the Constellation Cup. A new innovation introduced this year saw an additional… Audio
Football Ferns honour former captain
The Football Ferns fittingly honoured former captain Ali Riley ahead of today's game against the world no.2 USA in Missouri. Riley was capped 163 times for New Zealand and has ended her career playing… Audio
NZ Sporting History: Paralympian Adam Hall
Very few people make it to five Olympic games. Even fewer make it to six. But that's a feat that para-alpine skier Adam Hall is set to achieve next year, when he competes at the 2026 Milano Cortina… Audio
Football: Liverpool thrashed by Palace; Newcastle through in League Cup
Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace in the League Cup, piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.
Midday Sports News for 30 October 2025
The Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne says they need to be better in some key areas if they want to beat top ranked sides. Audio
‘That one hurt': Memories of the last All Black visit to Chicago
Watch: Dane Coles admitted there is a special place amongst the dark memories for their historic loss to Ireland in 2016.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Christopher Luxon says his meeting with Donald Trump was an opportunity to build rapport with the president, and he invited him to New Zealand to play golf; Medsafe has received almost 150 complaints… Audio
Kiwi tennis star Cameron Norrie back for another crack at ASB Classic
Fresh off a victory over world No1 Carlos Alcaraz, British tennis player Cameron Norrie has confirmed he'll return to the ASB Classic.
79-year-old Rod Gill set to run his 200th half marathon
This weekend's Auckland Marathon event will see 79-year-old Rod Gill completing his 200th half marathon. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Springbok hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels' genital grab ban reduced
His nine-week suspension has now been reduced by one game.
South Africa humble England to reach Cricket World Cup final
South Africa will play the winner of the Australia v India semifinal in the Women's Cricket World Cup final.
Ravindra praises teammates as Black Caps claim ODI series
The opener hailed the trio's contributions in New Zealand's series-winning victory over England in the second ODI in Hamilton.
Where will New Zealand's next national team coaches come from?
Analysis - Former players, assistants promoted to the top job, or someone out of leftfield. Sports have options when looking for their national team coach.
