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Kiwi Esport athletes ready to take on Olympic challenge
NZ Esports CEO Jonathan Jansen says Kiwi athletes are ready to take on the Olympic Esports Games in 2025. Audio
France struggles with its hijab rules for Olympics opening ceremony
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla had said her hijab would prevent her from appearing in the opening ceremony.
Adam Blair, Nathan Cayless added to Kiwis coaching staff
The Kiwis have bolstered their coaching line-up with almost 90 caps of test experience.
All Blacks Sevens in the quarter finals
Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the All Black Sevens cruising into the quarter finals with wins over Japan and South Africa in Paris as well as some Olympic facts. Audio
Canadian team drone flying dubbed 'Spy-Gate'
Jonty Dine speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about New Zealand being the centre of a major international controversy after the Canadian team was caught flying a drone over the Football Ferns training. Audio
Full Olympics schedule for Kiwi athletes
New Zealand has close to a 200-strong team in Paris, some of whom are competing already while others don't line up till the final day.
NZ Sporting History
Freedride skier Sam Smoothy joined the Freestyle World Tour, in 2011, becoming famous in 2015 when he won the Andorra leg with what has been described as "the best competition line ever". Audio
Life at the Olympic Village: Athletes give us a sneak peek
Try a baguette making workshop. Get yourself a Parisian Pony at the hair salon. And what are those cardboard beds really like?
UFC 304 preview: Top Brits take it to the cage
UFC 304 comes to Manchester on Sunday with two Englishmen defending titles.
Midday Sports News for 25 July 2024
New Zealand Football is demanding defending Olympic champions Canada not be awarded any points from tomorrow morning's game against the Football Ferns in the wake of the drone spying scandal. Audio
NZ asks for Canada not to be awarded points amid spying scandal
If the Olympic spying saga is not dealt with urgently, it could have wider implications, New Zealand Football says.
The Olympics begin as Canada spies on NZ
The Olympic Games in Paris are underway in controversial circumstances, as the Canadians spy on the Football Ferns. But NZ teams are unbeaten after the first day of action. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July
On today's episode, survivors of abuse in care are demanding action to match the apologies that followed the release of the final, damning report of the royal commission, we hear from Minister Erica… Audio
Two Canadians sent home after spying as second drone incident revealed
Canada's head coach, ex-head of NZ Football Bev Priestman, also removed herself from coaching the team for the match against New Zealand.
The new sports in action at the Paris Olympics
This year's Olympics in Paris will showcase quite an innovative programme change with more youth-oriented sports like surfing, skateboarding, kiteboarding, sport-climbing and breaking...that's… Audio
BMX Olympian Sarah Walker becomes IOC member
Former Olympic silver medallist, Sarah Walker, has been elected as an International Olympic Committee Member.
All Blacks Sevens make winning start to Olympics
The All Blacks Sevens are into the quarter-finals after making winning start to their Olympic campaign with victories over Japan and South Africa.
Sports Chat for 25 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter. Audio
Sports News for 25 July 2024
The Canadian women's football team coach will miss tomorrow morning's game against New Zealand, while two other staff members have been sent home following the drone scandal at the Paris Olympics. Audio
NZ receives apology after Canada caught spying on Football Ferns at Olympics
Chef de Mission Nigel Avery says the New Zealand Olympic team has received an apology but wouldn't speculate if any action will be taken against Team Canada following the drone scandal. Barry Guy… Audio
