Dana Johannsen
Inquest into death of Rio Olympian Olivia Podmore begins
The inquest for Rio Olympian cyclist Olivia Podmore has got off to an emotional start. Coroner Luella Dunn today opened an inquest into the August 2021 death of the elite sprint cyclist. Ms Podmore… Audio
Coronial inquest into Olympian cyslist's death to begin
Three years on from her shock death, a coronial inquest for Olympic sprint cyclist Olivia Podmore is set to get underway in Hamilton on Monday. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann.
…Sport team owners have donated millions to federal elections
In a sport-US election crossover, The Guardian newspaper has anaylsed political donations of sport team owners in the United States. Owners in the major North American leagues have donated sums in the… Audio
NZ top basketball competitions to feature two teams from India
New Zealand's top basketball competitions are expanding to feature two teams from India next year. The Indian Panthers will field a team in the men's NBL and women's Tauihi League from next season… Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Organisers for the revived 2026 Commonwealth Games have revealed its scaled back programme for the Glasgow Games. Audio
Govt asks Sport NZ to review guidelines of inclusion of transgender people
The government has asked Sport New Zealand to review and update its guidelines on the inclusion of transgender people in community sport. Sport and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop announced today… Audio
Italy and Britain tied up for America's Cup final
The contest to decide which team will face Team New Zealand in the America's Cup final is headed for a tense, down-to-the-wire finish. The challenger final between Italian syndicate Luna Rossa and… Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
The All Blacks have called in the coaching reinforcements as they attempt to shake their final quarter woes that have plagued them this season. Audio
Scottish govt backs bid to host smaller Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games has been rescued from the brink.The Scottish government announced overnight it's backed a bid for Glasgow to host a scaled-down version of the event - 12 years after the… Audio
High Performace Sport NZ and athletes case back in courts
The landmark legal case involving High Performance Sport NZ and a group of the country's top athletes was back before the courts this week. The Employment Court heard the government's agency's appeal… Audio
Black Ferns to verse England in front of possible record breaking crowd
The Black Ferns could be part of women's sporting history this weekend.The reigning world champions will take on key rivals England at Twickenham this weekend in front of what could be a… Audio
McCullum to take full control of England men's international teams
England cricket officials announced overnight that Brendon McCullum, who has coached England's test side since 2022, will take full control of the men's international teams from January. But many have… Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Dana says Scott Robertson is set for the biggest test of his All Blacks coaching career when his side take on the Springboks in Johannesburg this weekend. Audio
Dame Lisa gets 7th Olympic gold, and Maddi Wesche's silver stunner
Dame Lisa Carrington teams with Alicia Hoskin to win her 7th Olympic gold medal, while Maddi Wesche stunned the field for silver in the shot put. Audio
Dana Johannsen: Paris Olympics latest
The Olympics wrap up this weekend and New Zealand's medal tally is ramping up! Shotputter Maddi Wesche has won Silver in the women's Olympic shotput final. Earlier Dame Lisa Carrington and Alicia… Audio
Kayakers, team pursuit cyclists well placed for medals
Dame Lisa Carrington is leading the charge in the kayaking, and the track cyclists are in rapid form. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August
On today's episode, Dana Johannsen brings us the latest from the Paris Olympics, and we hear from New Zealand's newest gold medallist Finn Butcher. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as… Audio
NZ kayakers impress in heats at Paris Olympics
New Zealand's kayakers and cyclists continue to show great form at the Paris Olympics in their qualifying performances overnight. Dana Johannsen has been at the canoe sprints and spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Finn Butcher wins gold in kayak cross
It's another golden day for New Zealand at the Olympics - and this time it's all about the Butcher, Finn Butcher. Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann from Paris. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 July
On today's episode, Northland's clinical director of rural hospitals says the government's financial crackdown is affecting frontline staffing, we hear from Dr Pragati Gautama as well as health… Audio
