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Phoenix defender Sam Sutton on club's season
History beckons for the Wellington Phoenix who are one win away from qualifying for their first ever A-League grand final. Defender Sam Sutton spoke to Barry Guy. Audio
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins Giro d'Italia stage 12
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe's early break paid off and he bravely held off the chasers for his win.
Sports News for 17 May 2024
American Xander Schauffele has set the early pace in the opening round of the PGA Championship, taking the clubhouse lead with a 9 under par 62 in Kentucky. Audio
Injured Black Caps Allen, Conway on course for T20 World Cup
Black Caps coach Gary Stead is confident of having a fully fit squad when the team departs for the Caribbean for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.
Swiatek reaches Italian Open final, Gauff, Routliffe to face Chinese pair in doubles
World number one Iga Swiatek marched into her third Italian Open final as she beat US third seed Coco Gauff 6-4 6-3 in the first semi-final.
Pacific Waves 17 May 2024
Four people have died in New Caledonia amid escalating unrest, The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission is preparing to give Bougainvilleans living away from home a chance to have their say… Audio
Netball: Major blow to Southern Steel veteran
The Southern Steel have been dealt a major blow with former Silver Fern midcourter Shannon Saunders ruled out of the remainder of the ANZ Premiership through injury.
Silver Ferns coach to have a quick stint in Australia
Dame Noeline Taurua will join successful Australian Super Netball side, the NSW Swifts, as a specialist coach.
Five Phoenix players recognised by peers in A League team of the year
Five Phoenix players have been named in the A-League players team of the year.
Sports History NZ: Tom Abercrombie
For Sports History NZ today our guest has recently called time on one of the most decorated careers in New Zealand basketball. Audio
Watch: Your chance to race like an Olympic cyclist
The New Zealand Olympic team is inviting Kiwis to see what it will be like to race in Paris.
Counting down to the business end of Super Rugby Pacific
All the team lists, kick-off times and news for week 13 off Super Rugby Pacific.
Midday Sports News for 16 May 2024
The Crusaders coach Rob Penney insists he's not mired in soul searching after last week's loss to the Highlanders and says he's determined to help the side keep their Super Rugby playoff hopes alive.
…Moana Pasifika fight for chance at playoff
Despite a season of disruption, Moana Pasifika are still in the hunt for a Super Rugby Pacific playoff berth.
Coll through to World Championship semis
Paul Coll has booked his place in the semi-finals of the PSA World Tour Championships.
Snooker legend Dene O'Kane dies
New Zealand snooker players and fans are in shock after the death of a cue legend Dene O'Kane at his home in Auckland. Cue club Massé secretary Bernie Endres spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sports Chat for 16 May 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 16 May 2024
The Phoenix may be underdogs with the bookies but they believe home advantage will give them the upper hand in Saturday's A-League semi-final second leg against Melbourne Victory. Audio
Nepal cricketer Lamichhane cleared of rape charges
The leg-spinner was suspended as Nepal's captain and taken into custody over the assault in 2022.
Sports News for 16 May 2024
Premier League football clubs are set to vote on whether to ditch video assistant referees from next season. Audio
