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NZ Para-cycling team of 5 going to Paris Paralympics
A five strong New Zealand Para-cycling team is hoping to turn world championship success into medals at the Paris Paralympic Games next month. Three cyclists will be back for a second Paralympics and… Audio
Norm Hewitt: The embodiment of rugby's changing culture
The former All Black hooker wasn't just a player, he was a man who symbolised change in our national game by confronting his demons.
Former All Black Norm Hewitt dies leaving legacy
Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a sad day for rugby with the passing of former All Black Norm Hewitt and speaks on a big day for Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon. Audio
Kiwi Olympic triple jumper getting plenty of support from South Africa
New Zealand triple jumper Ethan Olivier will have a member of the South African team leading his support crew when he competes at the Paris Olympics.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster provides an update on Australia's Olympic team heading to Paris next week and how many medals are predicted. Audio
Paying tribute to Norm Hewitt
To mark sad news that Norm Hewitt has died we speak to his close friend and biographer Michael Laws who has permission from Norm's family to speak about his passing. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 July 2024
On today's episode, RNZ sports correspondent Jamie Wall reflects on the life of All Blacks great Norm Hewitt. We cross to Washington DC where Donald Trump has officially been selected as the… Audio
Curling competition returns after a seven year hiatus
Curling returned to the Naseby outdoor rink yesterday for the first Baxter Cup curling competition in seven years. Audio
Darry replaces Tuipulotu in All Blacks squad for Fiji test
Sam Darry is set for his first test cap after being elevated into the All Blacks squad for their one-off test against Fiji in San Diego.
Former All Black Norm Hewitt dies at age 55
Hewitt was also a stalwart of Hurricanes and Māori All Blacks rugby, an advocate for troubled youth and Dancing with the Stars winner .
World championship cyclists now chasing medals at Paris Paralympics
A five strong New Zealand Para-cycling team is hoping to turn world championship success into Olympic medals at the Paris Paralympic Games next month.
Midday Sports News for 16 July 2024
Captain Tohu Harris has been ruled out of the rest of the Warriors' season in a major blow to their NRL hopes. Audio
Warriors lose captain for rest of the season
The Warriors have suffered a major blow to their NRL campaign with captain Tohu Harris ruled out for the rest of the season following surgery.
All Black great Norm Hewitt dies
Former All Blacks hooker, anti-violence campaigner, and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt has passed away. The 55 year old had been battling motor neurone disease. He was best known for his… Audio
Olympic-bound New Zealand triathletes bag relay bronze
New Zealand secures bronze at the world triathlon relay championships in an encouraging pre-Olympic performance.
Mo'unga reveals he turned down Warriors contract
Richie Mo'unga reveals he turned down an NRL contract offer from the Warriors early in his All Blacks career.
Sports Chat for 16 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 16 July 2024
Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Simon hopes she will be a trailblazer after signing a record four-year contract with New Zealand Rugby. Audio
Copa America chaos in US frustrates fans and teams
Chaos at the Copa America final capped a tournament rife with discord just two years before the World Cup is set to take place in the United States.
Black Ferns co-skipper signs record deal with NZ Rugby
Kennedy Simon has been given the longest contract extension of any female fifteens player.