Ian Jones
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 September
On today's episode, The IRD is giving the encrypted details of up to half a million taxpayers to Facebook and other social media platforms, multiple times a month for marketing campaigns, The Dean of… Audio
Most capped All Black Sam Whitelock retires
Sam Whitelock, the most capped All Black of all time, is retiring from professional rugby.
He will hang up his boots in June at the end of the 2024 season in France where he is currently playing.
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Whanganui Men's Shed looking for new digs
The clock is ticking on the Whanganui Men's Shed.
For about a decade it has called a building at the former polytech site home - but it has to be out in January to make way for the city's justice… Audio
Ex All Black on Argentina match chances
After six losses in eight matches, and three losses in a row on home soil, All Blacks fans aren't exactly confident heading into tomorrow night's match against Argentina.
The South Americans beat New… Audio
AB's outfall continues after series loss to Ireland
The All Blacks dropped another bombshell yesterday, announcing forwards coach John Plumtree and attacking coach Brad Mooar have been cut from their roles with the team, following public outcry at the… Audio
International rugby greats analyse Bledisloe Cup draw
Test rugby has returned in nail-biting style, with the All Blacks somehow escaping with a 16-all draw against Australia in yesterday's first Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington.
The teams couldn't be… Audio
First post-pandemic rugby international in Wellington on Sunday
The world's first post-Covid-19 rugby international takes place in Wellington on Sunday - the first Bledisloe Cup test match between the All Blacks and Wallabies.
It will be the first All Blacks game… Audio
Construction industry called on to reduce emissions
Sustainable building campaigners want the construction industry to reduce its carbon emissions.
It's not usually the first industry that springs to mind when talking climate change but its emissions… Audio
The Rugby War
In 1995 rugby dropped its amateur ethos and went openly professional - but not before nearly tearing itself in two. Produced by Justin Gregory Audio
Three Jones, one John, and a pavlova
Former All Black Ian Jones, BBC's rugby reporter Chris Jones, and Rugby World magazine editor Owain Jones join John Campbell ahead of tomorrow night's British and Lions test. Video, Audio
Wales head to the Waikato to take on the Chiefs
The Welsh rugby team has headed to Waikato to take on the Chiefs, and to perhaps shake off the feeling that they let a rare chance to beat the All Blacks slip from their grasp. Audio
Lomu mourned here and abroad
To discuss Lomu's legacy, both on and off the field, we're joined by the coach of the New Zealand sevens team Sir Gordon Tietjens, rugby commentator Keith Quinn and former All Black Ian Jones. Audio
Battle for the Bledisloe starts in Sydney
With just two tests left before the Rugby World Cup, the All Blacks' game against the Wallabies in Sydney tomorrow will take on extra significance. Audio
Sopoaga makes impressive debut against Springboks
The All Blacks first-five, Lima Sopoaga has made an impressive debut in his side's 27-20 win against South Africa in Johannesburg. The 24-year-old set up one try, kicked three conversions and two… Audio
All Blacks concede there's no bigger game than Sunday's match
Two new All Blacks will take the field when the All Blacks play South Africa on Sunday morning. Audio
ABs not enough to secure win for Hurricanes
The Hurricanes might have had more All Blacks but that wasn't enough to stop the Highlanders beating out the Wellingtonians at their home ground to take out the Super Rugby title for the first time Audio
Five new All Blacks named
Five new faces will get a chance to wear the All Blacks jersey this season. Audio
All Blacks miss out on world record win streak
The All Blacks' 12-all draw with the Wallabies on Saturday ended New Zealand's hopes of claiming a world record 18th straight win. Audio
Pacific Vanilla
A group of growers have recently united with a vision to rehabilitate the largely ignored vanilla plantations of Tonga and boost global exports, with Queen Vava'u Vanilla Growers Association (QVGA)… Audio
All Blacks to play France in Paris on Sunday
The All Blacks squad named to take on France in Paris on Sunday morning is being billed as the most experienced pack in history. Audio
