Sport
Sports Chat for 6 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 6 November 2025
Some late big hitting by Black Caps captain Mitchell Santer wasn't enough to get them home as they fell to a 7 run defeat to the West Indies in the opening T20 at Eden Park. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 6 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Chris Bishop wants more concerts at Eden Park
RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year. Brent Eccles, founder of Eccles Entertainment spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sports News for 6 November 2025
The West Indies beat the Black Caps by 7 runs in the opening T20 last night in Auckland to take a 1-nil lead in the five match series. Audio
Tongan rugby league star stable following concussion
The rugby league world is in a state of shock as to how and why Tongan player 'Eliesa Katoa was allowed to play against the Kiwis at Eden Park last Sunday, after he had suffered a serious head knock… Audio
League: Kiwis vs Toa Samoa in Sydney, Monty Beetham analysis
Monty Bethan previews the Pacific Championship finals - Kiwis vs Toa Samoa Audio
All Blacks v Scotland: The big selection questions
The All Blacks' first hurdle of their end of year tour has been cleared, but it came at a cost.
Cricket T20: West Indies beat Black Caps by 7 runs
The two sides are meeting in five T20s over the next 10 days.
Taranaki Whio axed from Farah Palmer Cup rugby comp
New Zealand Rugby said it was reducing the number of teams in the women's rugby competition from 13 to 12 next year.
Good weather is good news for Black Caps test
The sun is shining in Auckland which is good news for the Black Caps and cricket fans who have had to endure some rain-interrupted games in the early part of the international season. In a couple of… Audio
Konstas dropped from Australia's Ashes squad
The young opener has missed out, opening the door for uncapped Jake Weatherald to make a test debut in the five-match series against England.
The fun of Beach Sprint keeps veteran rowers in the game
A change from the lake to the sea has kept Bay of Plenty rower Matt Dunham in the sport, but also highlighted some issues he had with the more established discipline.
Venus Williams to continue tennis comeback in Auckland
US tennis legend Venus Williams will continue her comeback in Auckland. Williams returned to compete in the US Open this year, at the age of 45, after a 16-month hiatus from the game. The seven-time… Audio
Irish lock's controversial red card against All Blacks rescinded
Irish lock Tadhg Beirne's controversial red card for high contact on Beauden Barrett in Sunday's rugby international has been rescinded at a judicial hearing.
Could Fainga'anuku fill the All Blacks' midfield hole?
With Jordie Barrett gone for the rest of the end of year tour, is it time for Leicester Fainga'anuku to start?
Midday Sports News for 5 November 2025
The Black Caps begin a full tour of T20s, one-dayers and test matches against the West Indies at Eden Park tonight and with spring still in full swing captain Mitchell Santner says they're expecting… Audio
Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks northern tour
It comes after the All Blacks midfielder suffered a leg injury in the game against Ireland in Chicago.
Katoa's 'scary' concussion draws condemnation from ex-player
Former NZ star Shaun Johnson has called out the circumstances that led to Eliesa Katoa's frightening injury scare in Sunday's New Zealand vs Tonga Pacific Championships clash.
LIV Golf expanding tournament format to 72 holes in 2026
Moving to four days of competition puts LIV Golf more in line with the set-up of PGA Tour events.
