Felicity Reid
Dunedin swimmer enters record books with sub 4 minute 400 metre freestyle
Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has entered the record books as the fifth ever woman to go sub four minutes in the 400 metre freestyle. In a personal best time of 3:59.59 Fairweather claimed the… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 July 2023
It's business as usual today for the Football Ferns, with coach Jitka Klimková keen for the players move on from the elation of last night's World Cup triumph.
Stephen Hewson has sports. Audio
Record crowd witnesses history
A record crowd at Eden Park witnessed history last night as the Football Ferns defeated Norway 1-0 in the opening match of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
It was the first victory at a World Cup match… Audio
Football Ferns start campaign in style
New Zealand's Football Ferns have launched the FIFA Women's World Cup in sublime fashion with a shock win over former World Cup winners.
Only the most ardent Football Ferns fans would have truly… Audio
Some World Cup teams in police cordon during Auckland shooting
Despite the events of today, the Women's Football World Cup gets underway in just over an hour. Some of the teams here for the tournament were inside the cordon police set up around the downtown… Video, Audio
Football Ferns kick off World Cup campaign tonight
The Football Ferns face former champions Norway in the opening game of the women's world cup in Auckland tonight in a match-up both teams believe will be challenging.
New Zealand have never won a… Audio
FIFA president's last ditch attempt to boost World Cup ticket sales
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has made a last ditch attempt to boost ticket sales ahead of the women's world cup opener in Auckland tomorrow. FIFA says ticket sales have met expectations but have… Video, Audio
Australian football team calls for more support for women's game
Days before kickoff in the women's football world cup, the Australian women's team have called on governing bodies to further invest in the women's game to ensure the tournament leaves a lasting… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 13 July 2023
New Black Ferns captain Maia Roos is hoping her own play will help lead the team around the field in Saturday morning' Pacific Four game against the USA in Ottawa.
Felicity Reid has sports. Audio
NZ Cricket reappoint Black Caps coach for another 2 seasons
New Zealand Cricket have stuck with the status quo with the reappointment of Black Caps coach Gary Stead for another two seasons. He will remain in charge across all three formats until mid 2025… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 11 July 2023
Black Caps coach Gary Stead still believes a split-coaching role should be considered in the future.
Felicity Reid has sports. Audio
Ian Foster to kick-off final season in charge of All Blacks
All Blacks coach Ian Foster kicks off his final season in charge with a Rugby Championship opener against Argentina on Sunday. Tickets to the game in Mendoza sold out two months ago and the New… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 July 2023
All Blacks coach Ian Foster is defending his selection of Damian McKenzie at first five ahead of Richie Mo'unga for Sunday's first test of the year against Argentina in Mendoza.
Bridget Tunnicliffe… Audio
Midday Sports News for Thursday 6 July 2023
Novak Djokovic joked that Stan Wawrinka stole two grand slams off him before saying he was looking forward to a battle of the "veterans" at Wimbledon, if his old rival can win his next match.
Jonty… Audio
NZ Athletes at sea after World Beach Games cancelled
More than 20 New Zealand athletes are all at sea after the cancellation of next month's World Beach Games. The second edition of the Games was to be held in Bali, but the Indonesian city has withdrawn… Video, Audio
Football: All Whites name new head coach
After nine months of being in limbo the All Whites have a new head coach. Darren Bazeley will take New Zealand's top men's football side through the 2026 World Cup as well as coaching the country's… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 4 July 2023
All Blacks first five Richie Mo'unga says they've taken a simple approach to training this week ahead of the Rugby Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza.
Barry Guy has sports. Audio
Shane van Gisbergen aces NASCAR in Chicago
Ugly scenes at the home of cricket has seen fans banned and the arbiter of the spirit of the game making an apology. Three members of the Marylebone Cricket Club, which is based at Lords in London… Video, Audio
Football ferns name World Cup squad with 10 debutants
The Football ferns announced their 23 player squad for the World Cup at Eden Park this morning as the countdown to the tournament continues. The squad contains ten World Cup debutants, but also has… Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 June 2023
The Football Ferns are set to unveil their World Cup squad.
Stephen Hewson has sport. Audio