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Pogacar aims for rare double, Vingegaard downplays expectations
Tadej Pogacar has recovered from Covid-19 and feels ready for one of the toughest challenges in road cycling.
Nervous Wallabies coach Schmidt to experiment against Wales
"I've never been so unprepared" for a test coaching role, new Wallabies boss Joe Schmidt says.
Riding the Waves with Olympic surfer Billy Stairmand and local legend Chris Malone
New Zealand Men's Olympic Surfer Billy Stairmand and local legend Chris 'Busgsy' Malone join Mark and Kara to talk about riding waves in Raglan, their love of the sport and the challenges facing both… Audio
Double sprint champion Thompson-Herah to miss Paris Games
Injured double Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah won't defend her 100m and 200m titles at the Paris Games.
Foden returning to England after birth of third child
England midfielder Phil Foden will return to Euro 2024 Germany after travelling to the United Kingdom for the birth of his third child.
Pablo Rickard: Raglan's Renaissance Man
Raglan renaissance man and Kara's father Pablo Rickard talk to Kara and Mark about growing up and living in Raglan and his efforts to help revitalize local business and the wider community. Audio
Sun qualifes for Wimbledon to end NZ singles tennis drought
Lulu Sun has broken a seven-year drought for New Zealand tennis after qualifying for the women's singles main draw at Wimbledon.
Watch: Schoolchildren in Japan perform haka for Māori All Blacks
The Māori All Blacks found themselves in the unfamiliar position of facing a haka when they arrived in Tokyo on Thursday.
Ruthless India thump England to reach T20 World Cup final
India have ended the English cricket team's title defence with a thumping, securing their place in the final of the T20 World Cup.
Surf wavepark facility coming to Auckland
The multi million dollar project coming to the North Shore is slated to break ground later this year, and features a world-class training facility, surf-school, as well as restaurants and… Audio
All Whites in OFC Nations Cup final
After a big victory over Tahiti, New Zealand have dominated the football tournament being co-hosted by Vanuatu and Fiji and on Sunday will have a chance to win the trophy for a sixth time, sports… Audio
Cricket: Afghanistan's dream run in T20 World Cup halted
It was an historic campaign for the Emirate nation but the South African's proved a bridge too far in today's first semi final, Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
2.2m tall teen goes viral after playing Junior Tall Ferns
Zhang Ziyu's towering presence is getting millions of views worldwide. Video
All Whites ease past Tahiti into Nations Cup final
The All Whites have cruised into the OFC Nations Cup final where they will face either Fiji or Vanuatu.
All Whites v Tahiti: NZ secures finals spot
The All Whites have secured their spot in the OFC Men's Nations Cup final with massive victory over Tahiti.
WRU reveals five-year plan to save Welsh rugby
After a torrid 12 months on and off the pitch, the Welsh Rugby Union has outlined its five-year plan for the future of the game in Wales.
Olympics 2024: Kiwi athletes to get some relief from Paris heat
Air conditioning units will be available for New Zealand athletes at the Paris Olympics, but on a limited scale. Audio
Midday Sports News for 27 June 2024
OFC semi-final NZ v Tahiti started midday in Port Villa Audio
Fans energise All Blacks debutants and stalwarts alike
Hundreds of kids were on hand to witness the All Blacks' season launch in Upper Hutt and chase their favourite players for autographs. Audio
Netball: Tactix coach to stand down at the end of the season
Tactix coach Marianne Delaney-Hoshek has announced she will step down at the end of the ANZ Premiership netball season after seven years as head coach.