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An unsuccessful attempt at becoming a professional tennis player was probably one of the best things that happened to former Silver Ferns' legend Margharet Matenga.

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Tennis player Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the French Open in the wake of her decision to boycott post-match media duties.

Yesterday Grand Slam organisers said the Japanese player could face… Audio

The gaming industry makes more money worldwide than movies and music combined. And many game developers are popping up around NZ - which means opportunities for musicians hoping to get into the… Video, Audio

Sam talks to Kathryn about tennis player Naomi Osaka making a stand and deciding not to speak to media ahead of the French Open, prioritising her mental health. Also how Victoria's lockdown will… Audio

RNZ Bulletin Editor and Football Blogger, Craig Steven recently wrote an article telling the sporting story of Gil Heron - father of the soul poet Gil Scott Heron - who played football for Glasgow… Audio

Former Super Rugby and NRL player Tupou Sopoaga and Pacific Rugby Players Chairman Hale T-Pole discuss the challenges facing young Pasifika players who are being promised the world by player agents… Audio

Bill Stoneham is soloist in the Hummel Trumpet Concerto in Hamilton this weekend, performing with Trust Waikato Symphony Orchestra. Audio

Māori music collective IA aren’t afraid of a challenge. They mix taonga pūoro with electronic music to create a unique, catchy sound and even filmed a live music video on a waka at sea.

Lead vocalist… Video, Audio

Sam says player welfare is always an issue, but it's really been at the forefront of our leading collision codes this week. The rugby player hold out over the Silver Lake deal and the Breakers have… Audio

As Bob Dylan turns 80 "Bobsessives" around the world are enjoying a renewed focus on their musical deity. Andrew McCallum is by no means the most committed enthusiast for the music of the Nobel… Video

Cook Islands tennis player Brett Baudinet has been swinging a racquet since he was five years old and at 39 he has no plans to leave the court just yet. The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup captain has been… Audio

The Black Keys have released their tenth studio album, Delta Kream, celebrating the band's roots. Charlotte Ryan spoke to one half of the Black Keys, Patrick Carney, about the band's love of this… Video, Audio

Lately's Friday night music feature Kiwi Rules where a New Zealand artist or band plays it forward. Tonight it's the turn of Sophie Scott-Maunder, bass player and vocalist for the Wellington… Audio

Former World Rugby player of the year Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge says "mental fatigue" has made her reconsider her playing future ahead of the rescheduled Rugby World Cup. Audio

There are allegations sideline boozing at a Wellington club rugby game led to racial slurs and a brawl in the final minutes of a match - with one spectator knocked to the ground.

Wellington Rugby is… Video, Audio

Leading tennis player Naomi Osaka voices her concerns about competing at the Olympics. Audio

The game of croquet is taking off around the world and a small factory in rural Hawke's Bay is reaping the benefits. Wood Mallets produces polo sticks and croquet mallets and exports them to 50… Audio

What is being done to help today's Pasifika sportspeople prepare for tomorrow? Is it something they're thinking about? Hurricanes Professional Development Manager Arden David-Perrot and All Blacks… Audio

We're told that we shouldn't complicate matters, but a new study from the University of Virginia shows that our brains tend to default to addition rather than subtraction when it comes to finding… Audio

Laurie Mains has been playing rugby since he was a child, and went on to play for and coach the All Blacks.

He says he cannot fathom why the professional players are not getting in behind a deal that… Video, Audio

Much has been said about New Zealand's construction costs contributing to our housing crisis. But there are reasons for soaring prices - and no easy solutions.  Audio

Former Manu Samoa prop Mike Mika wants to give better opportunities to young people after being appointed New Zealand's first Pasifika resident district court judge outside of Auckland. Audio

New Zealand cricketers in India could miss out on the World Test Championship Final unless the UK government grants them an exemption to enter the country.

Even if that happens, a commercial flight… Video, Audio

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Tonga National Rugby League's (TNRL) appeal against its expulsion from the global governing body. Audio

Billy Preston was an American keyboardist and singer/songwriter. Simon Sweetman goes through his life and legacy, including working with some of the biggest names in music history. Audio

The 2021 ANZ netball premiership season got underway last night, and it looks like it could be a tight battle for the title, with last year's finalists both losing their opening games.

Central Pulse… Audio

Tony Stamp wraps his head around Taylor Swift's re-recording of her second album, a jazzy collaboration between Brit producer Floating Points and sax legend Pharoah Sanders, and the surprise return of… Audio

New Zealand's finest netballers return to the court for the first round of the ANZ Premiership this weekend and there are signs we could see a changing of the guard.

The Central Pulse have claimed… Audio

With the strength of her Tongan and family brass tradition behind her, Linda Filimoehala is an (almost) fearless soloist, band leader and teacher in her community. Video, Audio

It is offically less than 100 days until the Tokyo Olympics starts and we are trying to speak with as many Olympic athletes as possible in the lead up. Yesterday Nathan Rarere caught up with Rugby… Audio