Sport
Wilde claims first T100 Triathlon World Title securing huge cash bonus
The Kiwi used his trademark speed on the run to pull clear and cruise to his near-perfect victory.
Tough night for Breakers as they fall to Phoenix
The Breakers fell to a 12-oint loss to South East Melbourne Phoenix in their NBL clash in Melbourne, bringing an end to the New Zealanders' three game winning streak.
Indian football fans riot after Messi visit to Kolkata
Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine football great made only a brief…
Kiwis take first, second at freeski halfpipe World Cup
New Zealanders share the podium for the first time in either freeski or snowboard with a quinella in China.
Auckland FC top A-League after away win
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica wants his side to build on their away form, after their 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners at Gosford.
Five million requests for FIFA World Cup tickets
A fans group says tickets prices for next year's event are "extortionate" and will cost almost five times more than the 2022 edition.
Kiwis star Dylan Brown misses out on Golden Boot in baffling decision
Analysis: Dylan Brown was a strong favourite to win rugby league's Golden Boot, but in a shock decision, the award went to Australia's Harry Grant.
Christchurch welcomes big new sports and aquatic centre
Emile Donovan speaks to Warren and Mahoney architect Brett Diprose about what it takes to design and build such a colossal community asset. Audio
Outrage over Football World Cup ticket prices
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about NATO's Chief issuing a stark warning for the west, as well as outrage over how much it is going to cost to support England at the… Audio
Kiwi sporting legend's grave repeatedly vandalised
A late kiwi sporting legend has had his burial site repeatedly desecrated. The graves of Bruce McLaren and his wife, Patricia were vandalised in Glen Eden yesterday, just three months after they were… Audio
'Sign of the times': Town's sports day winding up after 116 years
A sports event that has woven itself into the fabric of a small Southland town is wrapping up after more than a century.
Black Caps beat Windies inside three days
Jacob Duffy took five wickets as the home team cruised to victory.
Black Caps take lead in West Indies test match series
The Black Caps have taken a one-nil lead in the three-match test series against the West Indies after a nine wicket win in Wellington. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe was at the Basin Reserve and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025
Sentencing is underway in Greymouth for the disgraced former leader of the Gloriavale Christian community, Howard Temple; There's outrage overseas as football fans learn how much money they'll have to… Audio
Australia offers cash incentives for Olympian mums
When sprint kayaker Alyce Wood was pregnant with her first child, she always had an eye on returning for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Meet New Zealand Rugby's Referee of the Year
Ardie Savea took out Player of the Year at the NZ Rugby Awards last night, but another big award went to someone who spends 80 minutes trying not to be the centre of attention. Maggie Cogger-Orr was… Audio
Midday Sports News for 12 December 2025
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Football fans outraged at "extortionate" world cup ticket costs
There's outrage overseas as football fans learn how much money they'll have to cough up to head along to next year's World Cup. Founder of All Whites fan club Flying Kiwis, Matt Fejos spoke to Lauren… Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
The abrupt departure of NZ Cricket boss Scott Weenink and the future of domestic cricket, last night's rugby awards, Joseph Parker gives his first interview since news he had tested positive for a… Audio
