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Paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe retires
New Zealand's greatest Paralympian has announced her retirement from competitive swimming at age 32.
Midday Sports News for 30 January 2025
New Zealand's most successful Paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe has announced her retirement from competition. Audio
High-flying sprint rivals eye overdue national 400m record at Capital Classic
Lex Revell-Lewis and Tommy Te Puni go head to head for the first time this summer, with a piece of history on the line.
Sydney set to host 2027 Rugby World Cup final - report
Despite rumours of the sport's showpiece being held in Melbourne, it will return to Stadium Australia for a second time.
Teenager celebrates 15th birthday with 15 bungee jumps
On Wednesday morning, teenager Cohen Freeland jumped off the Auckland Harbour Bridge 15 times in a row to celebrate his 15th birthday - all to raise money for Ronald McDonald House. Freeland spoke to… Audio
Sports Chat for 30 January 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 30 January 2025
All Black first five Beauden Barrett is backing NZ Rugby's stance on eligibility for test selection. Audio
Lydia Ko eyeing major titles at career grand slam
Dame Lydia Ko has given herself a hefty golf schedule in 2025 - but two tournaments in June stand above all others.
Sports News for 30 January 2025
New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston has won the Surf Coast Classic in Melbourne, beating Olympic road champion Chloe Dygert of the US. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 30 January 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 30 January 2025
Paris Olympic Games double track medallist Ally Wollaston has notched up the first victory for her new World Tour team, FDJ-Suez in the Surf Coast Classic near Melbourne. Audio
Taranaki dealing with off shore wind generation issues
RNZ reporter Robin Martin talks to Nathan about the latest from the Taranaki region. Audio
Beauden Barrett back at the Blues
The All Black superstar has returned to Aotearoa having missed last year's Super Rugby season to play in Japan. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Barrett praises NZR for showing 'a bit of backbone' over eligibility rules
Beauden Barrett says NZ Rugby's current rules of only picking players who play in this country is the way to go.
Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Brittania split sparks legal dispute
The bitter split between the skipper and the backer of the British America's Cup challenge looks set to have ramifications for the next event. INEOS Brittania, funded by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe… Audio
Midday Sports News for 29 January 2025
Newly crowned ICC women's cricketer of the year, Amelia Kerr, is taking a cautious approach to potential White Ferns captaincy. Audio
Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli passes his driving test
Italian Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old rookie replacing seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this season, has passed his driving test.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Sports Chat for 29 January 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Tawa College celebrate Amelia Kerr's cricketing success
New Zealand cricketer Amelia Kerr has made history as the first Kiwi to win the ICC Cricketer of the Year award. Kerr is a graduate of Tawa College in Wellington that also has produced successful… Audio
