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Sports News for 20 June 2024
Training has been a challenge for Olympic bound steeplechaser George Beamish in recent weeks. Audio
Sports News for 20 June 2024
South Africa have beaten the United States by 18 runs in the first T20 World Cup Super 8 game in Antigua. Audio
What this Super Rugby Pacific final represents
Analysis - The Blues and Chiefs final this Saturday night highlights the good, bad and potential of Super Rugby Pacific, if it can adapt, Jamie Wall writes.
Olympics-Athletes face heat risks in Paris, environmental groups say
Heat levels during the Paris Olympics could pose health risks for competitors and continued increases in global temperatures could jeopardise future editions of the Games.
Early Sports Chat for 20 June 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
China names swim team for Paris Olympics amid doping cloud
A doping case review involving 23 swimmers from China before the Tokyo Games in 2021 continues.
Sports News for 20 June 2024
Germany have recorded their second win of the Euro 2024 championship after a two-nil win over Hungary. Audio
Osaka, Kerber and Wozniacki given Wimbledon wildcards
A trio of former world number ones in Angelique Kerber, Naomi Osaka and Caroline Wozniacki have been handed wild cards into the main draw of next month's Wimbledon championship.
Tiger Woods given special exemption for future PGA events
Tiger Woods' "exceptional lifetime achievement" means he will be able to gain entry to all PGA Tour signature events.
Sports History NZ: Lisa Carrington
No New Zealander has won more Olympic medals than sprint kayaker Lisa Carrington. Audio
'Big time boxing' coming back to Aotearoa
One of the sports biggest names has joined forces with one of its brightest rising stars to bring a card to Auckland later this year, Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Sail GP abandons ship on further races
Sail GP has abandonded ship on further races in Christchurch's Lyttleton Harbour without saying exactly why, but during the March event it's Chief Executive Russell Coutts was annoyed the first day of… Audio
Thompson in hot seat for Chiefs' final side
The Chiefs' third-string hooker gets a start in the biggest game of the year.
Kane Williamson set to relinquish Black Caps captaincy
Dana Johannsen speaks to Lisa Owen about Kane Williamson turning down a New Zealand Cricket central contract and is instead taking up a casual playing contract, meaning he will have the opportunity to… Audio
Dolphins, high costs: SailGP pulls out of Christchurch agreement
It is disappointing that Christchurch will not host a SailGP event next year, ChristchurchNZ says. Audio
Tuipulotu in shock return for Blues Super Rugby Pacific final side
The Blues skipper has made a miraculous recovery after a knee injury ruled him out of the last two games.
Baseball legend Willie Mays dies
Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays has died aged 93.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 June 2024
On today's episode, Christchurch's tourism body talks about the economic blow Sail GP's withdrawal from the region will have. RNZ's political reporter in Japan speaks about the "c-list" celebrities… Audio
Nyika and Parker combine forces for NZ fight card
Joseph Parker says he is bringing 'big time boxing' back to Aotearoa.
Kane Williamson turns down Black Caps contract
Cricketer Kane Williamson has turned down an offer for a Black Caps contract for the coming season because he wants the option to pursue overseas playing opportunities during the home summer… Audio
