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Netball NZ's free-to-air TV experiment pays off
Over three-quarters of a million New Zealanders have tuned in to watch the weekly free-to-air ANZ Premiership games.
All Blacks v England: how will the English respond to the haka?
Captains Scott Barrett and Jamie George have had their say before Saturday's test match.
Kiwi Lulu Sun shines again at Wimbledon
Lulu Sun's memorable Wimbledon debut continues after she beat a Chinese opponent to advance to the fourth round.
This Weekend: Skating for the disabled community
Amber Clyde from the group Girls Skate is running a skateboarding programme specially catered to the disabled community in Tāmaki Makaurau this Sunday. Audio
Euro 2024: Spain and Germany go into battle, again
The two most successful European Championship nations come face to face in the quarter-finals overnight.
The Panel with Ed McKnight and Claire Amos (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean and Martin Bosley discuss how banks may have to adjust their lending criteria to fit the Government's housing plan and how this weekend's… Audio
Warriors to have crucial clash with Bulldogs
On a congested NRL ladder, all eight of the Warriors remaining regular season games loom as crucial, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
All Blacks first test against England
Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the big game in Dunedin during the weekend. Audio
All Blacks v England: Drama aplenty the last time they met
The 25-all draw at Twickenham turned out to be a far-reaching result for both teams, Jamie Wall writes. Video
Gloves off for next round of Lando Norris v Max Verstappen at Silverstone
The race this weekend comes after McLaren's Lando Norris and Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen collided while battling for the lead in Austria.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 July 2024
On today's episode, a person has been being treated for injuries after an assault at Wellington Girls' College this morning. It's set to be a landslide for the Labour Party with the Tories on course… Audio
Which All Black coach made the best start?
RNZ looks back at the first and last tests of All Blacks coaches for the past 40 years.
Crunching the rugby numbers, a fun fact filled new book
Self confessed data fanatic Chris Carter has written a book looking at the numbers which revolutionise the game itself. His book is called Rugbynomics. He speaks to Jesse. Audio
Māori All Blacks chase clean sweep in Japan
Rameka Poihipi will captain the Māori for the first time.
Midday Sports News for 5 July 2024
The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says Samipeni Finau has all the attributes of a quality test loose forward. Audio
Cup-throwing football fans cop fines
The throwing of plastic beer cups onto the pitch during Euro 2024 has become a regular feature of the tournament, despite fans paying hefty fines.
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Dana discusses the Football Ferns' turbulent path to the Olympics, after coach Jitka Klimková stepped aside under mysterious circumstances. All signs are pointing to a tense series between the All… Audio
All Blacks under pressure to start Scott Robertson's reign with a win
The All Blacks have selected Beauden Barrett 123 times for previous test matches but the World Cup winner has been benched for Saturday's clash with England. Audio
Another Brit joins the F1 grid
Oliver Bearman will be Britain's fourth Formula One driver on the starting grid next season after the teenager signed a multi-year deal with Haas in what he said was a dream come true.
Morning Report Essentials for 5th July
On today's episode, a developer warns scrapping size rules risks tiny apartments. Outgoing Kainga Ora board member says review was ill-informed. The PSA says scrapping COVID sick leave endangers… Audio