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Seine water quality improving, Paris authorities say
Water pollution levels in Paris' River Seine have improved three weeks before the Olympics in which the French capital's landmark waterway is meant to be one of the swimming venues.
Baby Blacks win amid TMO controversy at U20 world champs
The Baby Blacks squeaked past France with a thrilling win at the U20 world rugby champs, only confirmed after TMO rules on a last-minute kick.
Sports Chat for 5 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
All Blacks faces England in Dunedin amidst high stakes
The new Scott Robertson-coached All Blacks team will be put to the test against England in Dunedin on Saturday. A lot is riding on the match - the All Blacks haven't lost to the English on home soil… Audio
Sports News for 5 July 2024
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says TJ Perenara has earned his start against England tomorrow night through form, experience and desire. Audio
Promising Finn named as Breakers new coach
Petteri Koponen, who has been hailed as one of Europe's most promising basketball coaches, will succeed Mody Maor at the New Zealand Breakers.
All Blacks new team prepares for Saturday test in Dunedin
The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named the team he thinks will kick off his reign with victory and while most of the selections for this weekend's test against England were expected, there was… Audio
I don't want to ruin friendship with Lando Norris, says Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen insists his friendship with Lando Norris is a priority after they clear the air ahead of Monday's British Grand Prix.
Sports News for 5 July 2024
The Tall Blacks Olympic dream is over after losing to Slovenia 104-78 at their qualifying tournament in Greece. Audio
Sports Chat for 5 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Can England catch All Blacks on hop as new era begins?
As the All Blacks embark on a new journey under Scott Robertson, England sense a rare chance for an upset.
Tall Blacks eliminated from Olympics with loss to Slovenia
The Tall Blacks' Olympics dream is over after being eliminated by Slovenia at a qualifying tournament in Greece.
Luke Dallow - proud dad on U17 basketball team in FIBA tourny
Our under-17 boys basketball team is making waves at the world cup in Turkey - proud dad Luke Dallow joined First Up Audio
10 Football Ferns will make Olympic debut
Ten Football Ferns players will make their Olympic debut in Paris later this month, but the squad is missing a couple of familiar faces. Audio
All Blacks to take on England in Dunedin
Joe Porter speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the All Blacks set to take on England in Dunedin this weekend and new coach Scott Robertson naming his first team. Audio
Former NZ sports star charged with posting 'nude images' of woman without consent
The man faces four charges of posting "an intimate visual recording", according to court documents.
All Blacks: Robertson says returning Perenara is 'the koro we needed'
The coach said experience counted for a lot when it came to picking his halfback.
NZ Sporting History: Liberato Cacace
Liberato Cacace captained the All Whites team which just lifted the OFC Nations Cup in Vanuatu - where he also picked up the player of the tournament award. After a short break, he heads to Europe for… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 4 July 2024
On today's episode, we cross to Richard Winton at the LA Times who speaks to us about the death of New Zealander Patricia McKay, outside a Newport Beach shopping mall. We then speak to sergeant Steve… Audio
Lulu Sun wins her second round match at Wimbledon
New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun won her second round match at Wimbledon against Ukranian Yuliia Starodubtseva. The 4-6 6-3 6-2 win means she will face China's Zhu Lin, who's ranked 61st in the… Audio