Sam Ackerman
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam covers off the unique Eden Park triple header with the All Blacks, Black Ferns and All Whites all playing at the venue inside 2 days, plus the mayhem that has been the Silver Ferns/Jamaica series.
…Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The All Blacks resilience is set for another test, the Warriors pull the curtain down on a season to forget at a full stadium and what NZ Boxing 's open gender category means for the sport. Audio
The future of All Blacks coach Ian Foster : will he stay or will he go?
With the All Blacks breaking their losing streak and winning against the Springboks in Johannesburg, what is the future of beleagured All Black coach Ian Foster?. NZ Rugby boss Mark Robinson held an… Audio
Sports Commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam talks to Susie about whether we about to witness the end of the Ian Foster era with the All Blacks? Trent Boult's decision to hand back his NZ Cricket contract and what it means and the impact… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Can Ian Foster save his All Black coaching career this weekend?. Sam Ackerman looks ahead to a crucial test versus South Africa, breaks down what the medal success at the Comm Games really means, the… Audio
Will the Commonwealth Games capture our imaginations?
The Commonwealth Games are underway, but will it truly capture the public's imagination? Sam Ackerman joins us to look at why some feel the shine is coming off the Games, as well as the latest… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam takes a deep dive into the theme of identity and why that is what is truly at the heart of the ever-growing chorus of discontent surrounding the All Blacks and some of our national teams. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam Ackerman talks to Kathryn about a week of sport that hasn't been short of a headline. He breaks down why he thinks the Warriors losing arguably their best player might just be a good thing, looks… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam looks at the first All Blacks test of the year, the first Warriors home game in almost three years, crystal ball gazing with the Silver Ferns squad, navel gazing after the Black Caps series… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam Ackerman reflects on the bizarre week of sport that's seen the Warriors go from free fall to doing coaching backflips, the most controversial competition in global sport becoming a reality. Saudi… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam is hot under the collar over the 'heated debate' between a controversial now ex-Warrior and the team owner. Also, we look into the abrupt end of one of New Zealand's top cricketing careers, the… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam looks at the importance of unpredictability in Super Rugby, the message behind the Black Ferns selections, examines the Black Caps squad for England and how Lydia Ko's "time of the month"… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman with his take on the White Ferns World Cup changes, sporting sanctions against Russia, the Winter paralmypics and a week of celebrating some true sporting success… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sad news coming from the world of sport, Sam discuses the loss of another cult hero in Va'aiga Tuigamala - Inga the Winger, and looks at a big week for New Zealand Cricket. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam has the latest action from the Winter Olympics and pays tribute to Rugby league legend Olsen Filipaina. Here's an interview with Olsen on Nine to Noon in 2020. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman - Hamish Bond retires
Among NZ's sporting elite, the only man to win 3 consecutive gold medals for NZ has called it quits and Sam says rower Hamish Bond has to be considered for a knighthood pretty soon. Also sporting… Audio
Haere Ra 2021 - Part 2
Nota Bene sing 'The Blessed Son of God' and 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' - Te Radar, Irene Pink, Kennedy Warne, Beau and Sam Ackerman bid farewell to 2021. Audio
Haere Ra 2021 - Part 1
Te Radar, Irene Pink, Kennedy Warne and Sam Ackerman bid farewell to 2021. And, we're joined by Wellington chamber choir Nota Bene for some Christmas songs. Audio
The week that was
Comedians Te Radar and Michele A'Court bring some levity the end of the week, including the story of possibly the worst staff Christmas party in Australia, where the festive fare was two minute… Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Former Halberg Awards judge Sam Ackerman looks at on this year's nominees. He says the Black Ferns Sevens are sitting higher on the food chain than the All Blacks. Also one of the most disgraced… Audio