Sport
Fiji drawn with South Africa, Argentina for Perth Sevens
Fiji leads the men's world sevens standings after winning in Singapore last week. Audio
Australia unveils new visa deal for PNG Chiefs' players, supporters
Prime Minister James Marape welcomed the announcement that the visa will come at a significantly reduced cost compared to a regular Australian visa.
Mercedes blasts rivals over F1 engine loophole claims
Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff blasted rivals for casting doubt on the legality of his team's new engine through secret meetings and letters.
Qualifying procedure for Olympic squash unveiled
Greymouth's Paul Coll is number two in the men's ranking while there is no New Zealand woman in the top 50.
Morning Sports Chat for 3 February 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Morning Sports Chat for 3 February 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Black Sticks clinch series against Japan
The Black Sticks men have won their series against Japan after a 4-3 victory in the third and deciding game.
Sport with Jamie Wall
Nights sports ace Jamie Wall joins Emile in our Auckland studio to talk about Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup and New Zealand running sensation Sam Ruthe, the youngest athlete to… Audio
'A fuller person': Olympian Michael Klim on illness, identity and the partner who stayed
Australia's former swimming hero opens up about his rare neurological diagnosis and the relationship that helped him through its darkest days.
New laws to take affect for 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season
Several new laws will take affect in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, including reducing the influence of the much-maligned TMO. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
OFC Pro League: Bula FC climbs to third after win over Solomon Kings
Bula FC, Solomon Kings FC and South Island United FC have four points each, but the Fijians have a better goal advantage. Auckland FC continue to lead the standings.
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
