Sport
Kiwi Olympian's gold medal stolen in home burglary
Former rower Les O'Connell won the medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and is appealing to whoever pinched it to give it back undamaged.
Black Ferns Sevens capture another World Series title
While it's been a turbulent time for the All Blacks, it seems you can always count on the Black Ferns Sevens to bring a smile to the faces of New Zealand rugby fans. The team captured another World… Audio
Kiwi Olympian's gold medal stolen in home robbery
A former Olympic rower is hoping there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend. Les O'Connell, won the medal at the… Audio
OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
We get the latest on news from Australia with our man on the ground Brad Foster. Audio
Midday Sports News for 2 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Taranaki surfers thrilled over return of world's surfing elite to NZ
Taranaki surfers say they're stoked for Raglan, who will hold a World Surf League event in a few month's time. Audio
Fiji defends Singapore 7s title
The Fijians defeated France 21-12 after they had trailed 12-0 at half-time. The win gives them the lead on the HSBC SVNS men's points table.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 February
We were straight out of the blocks this morning, talking to the father of running sensation Sam Ruthe following his record-breaking run in Boston; Plus, the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, joined… Audio
OFC Pro League: Tahiti United, Vanuatu United draw
William Cardona denied Tahiti United FC a three-point win and gave his team one point in the process.
Taranaki surfers frothing over return of world's surfng elite
The surfing community in Taranaki - the only region in New Zealand to have previously hosted the globe's elite surf competition - is stoked for its Raglan cousins who are to hold a combined men's and… Audio
History made at Australian Open
History has been made at the Australian Open, with Carlos Alcaraz becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
HYROX fitness craze hits Auckland
The latest global fitness craze HYROX saw almost 10,000 athletes compete at the Auckland's Showgrounds this weekend. Former pro-boxer turned fitness coach Shane Cameron runs an official Hyrox Training… Audio
Morning Sports Chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
America's Cup extends entry deadline, opens door to more teams
The initial deadline for late entries had been 31 January.
Cost still a barrier for accessing ADHD medication
Advocates for people with ADHD are welcoming changes allowing more specialist health professionals to diagnose and prescribe medication, but say cost is still a barrier. Wellington father Darrin Bull… Audio
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Kiwi teen Ruthe blitzes Boston field to smash age mile record
The Tauranga 16-year-old blitzed the U18 world record in a performance that also eclipsed John Walker's national men's mark. Audio
Corin Dann speaks to running sensation Sam Ruthe’s dad, Ben
Running sensation Sam Ruthe is making his mark on the world - breaking the 44-year-old NZ mile record in Boston. Corin Dann spoke to Sam Ruthe's dad, Ben. Audio
16-year-old Sam Ruthe runs fastest mile by a Kiwi
Sam Ruthe's time of 3-minutes and 48.88 seconds betters John Walkers' outdoor record by two tenths of a second and Nick Willis' indoor mark by more than two seconds. Sam's coach, Craig Kirkwood spoke… Audio
