Wrestling
A New Golden Age of Wrestling?
“Fake” fighting is more real than you think, and is growing in popularity. Audio
Todd Antony: sharing images of remarkable subcultures worldwide
Formerly based in London, now in lockdown in Auckland, photographer Todd Antony usually travels the reaches of the globe on ambitious commercial and personal projects, racking up numerous… Audio, Gallery
Niwa McIlroy: from lucha libre to Lower Hutt
Niwa McIroy became a star in Mexico's iconic lucha libre wrestling scene soon after after landing there in 2016. But earlier this year he was forced to put his international career on hold and head… Audio
Cop wrestles his way to Commonwealth Games
Hamilton police officer Toby Fitzpatrick, 30, is wrestling at his first games in the 86kg category tomorrow night. Audio
Comm Games a step forward for female wrestler’s MMA dream
Wrestler Michelle Montague's long term goal is to become New Zealand's first female to enter the UFC beyond her debut at the Commonwealth Games ont he Gold Coast.
Did professional wrestling help Trump become president?
Wrestling has been around for centuries, and the match fixing and staged fighting began in Roman times. Sharon Mazer, Associate Professor of Theatre and Performance Studies at AUT, tells us about her… Video, Audio
Elephant in the Ring: sport or theatre?
Professional wrestling is a worldwide phenomenon, but for those outside the fan base, the concept of a scripted competition and predetermined winner can seem pointless. Audio
Trump posts video of himself 'wrestling CNN'
The broadcaster has accused the US president of inciting violence against journalists.
Japan gets first sumo champion in 19 years
Japan's first home-grown sumo grand champion in almost two decades will join the existing trio of champions, who are from Mongolia.
Stacey Stewart AKA "Just Plain Evil"
Stacey Stewart has been wrestling for over 16 years, making her the longest running active competitor in the country. She heads pro-wrestling group "Maniacs United". She is dedicated to training and… Audio
Female wrestler - Ang Whitehead
Ang Whitehead is a kiwi pro-wrestler, and two times womens champion. She is one of about nine female wrestlers in New Zealand, travelling to events around the country most weekends to tackle both male… Audio
How To Survive Armageddon
Founder of the Armageddon conventions Bill Geradts on the joys and challenges of running the Trans-Tasman pop culture event (which is celebrating its twentieth anniversary), also his obsession with… Audio
Wrestling pioneer Steve Rickard has died
The man who revolutionised New Zealand's wrestling scene, Steve Rickard, has died aged 85 in Australia. Audio
Successful Spraying
Ross Tanner had to get up out his chair three times at the inaugural Katikati and Waihi Beach Community Business awards. He won the Agricultural/Horticultural Business of the year award, the Most… Audio
Film with Kailey Carruthers
Kailey Carruthers filling in for Simon Morris, talks about Wild, Foxcatcher and the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2015. Audio
