Aaron Smith
Government's Three Water reforms widely opposed in South Island
The Government's decision to push through the Three Water reforms is getting widespread opposition from South Island councils, with the move labelled by some as a confiscation of assets.
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All Blacks start Bledisloe Cup defence with a win
The All Blacks have one hand on the Bledisloe Cup after Saturday's 33-25 win over the Wallabies in Auckland, leaving the visitors needing to break a 35 year hoodoo at Eden Park this weekend to have… Audio
Super Rugby trans-Tasman set to take off over the weekend
New Zealand domination, or genuinely competitive Australian teams?
That's the big question surrounding Super Rugby trans-Tasman, which gets underway this weekend.
Following the completion of… Audio
Sports News for 7 February 2020
The Highlanders new recruit Mitchell Hunt is hoping to make a name for himself in Dunedin. Audio
Sports News for 1 November 2019
The Black Caps are confident there'll be no World Cup hangover when they play England for the first time since their historic match at Lord's in July. Audio
Best of First Up for Monday 21 October 2019
On the podcast today we talk to All Black Aaron Smith, we find out if there are things we can change in-flight improve jet lag, and we talk to Jenny Marcroft about NZ First MP's split views on drug… Audio
Aaron Smith dedicates win to baby son
The All Blacks marched into a mouth watering semi-final showdown with England at the Rugby World Cup after putting Ireland to the sword in the weekend's quarter-finals. The defending champions were in… Audio
Sports News for 5 September 2019
The All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith says his focus and intent are miles ahead compared to the build up to the last Rugby World Cup. Audio
Sports News for 29 July 2019
The two-time Olympic equestrian champion Sir Mark Todd has announced his retirement from the sport. Audio
Aaron Smith: 'I've got a lot to achieve in New Zealand'
The All Blacks and Highlanders halfback says he was offered multiple overseas deals but decided they weren't worth leaving New Zealand for.
NZ Rugby says Smith investigation "on-going"
New Zealand Rugby is not putting any time frame on the on-going investigation into All Black Aaron Smith's conduct surrounding last year's "toilet tryst" at Christchurch airport.
Aaron Smith case drags on
The NZRU is reopening an investigation into the Aaron Smith sex scandal following revelations from the woman involved Audio
Aaron Smith revelations 'highly sensationalised on eve of Bledisloe'
All Black Aaron Smith's career is once again in question, with the Rugby Union saying it has hired a lawyer to look into claims he lied about a tryst with a woman in an airport toilet last year… Audio
More to the Aaron Smith sex saga
Employment lawyer Charles McGuinness on NZR's treatment of on-off Aaron Smith lover. Audio
Smith benched while Sopoaga returns for Highlanders
Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith has been benched for their Super Rugby match against the Western Force in Perth on Saturday night.
Aaron Smith breaks silence around airport toilet tryst
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith says he should have taken more time away from rugby after he was seen entering a disabled toilet with a woman who was not his partner at Christchurch Airport. Audio
Smith admits he should have taken time off after toilet tryst
All Black halfback, Aaron Smith, says he should have taken time off following an incident at Christchurch Airport last year.
All Blacks have moved on from Aaron Smith saga
The All Blacks camp say they have moved on from the Aaron Smith saga, following his announcement that he will withdraw himself from this weekend's Bledisloe Cup test. Audio
Pulu called in as cover for Smith
Augustine Pulu has been called into the All Blacks camp as cover for Aaron Smith.
Aaron Smith and privacy laws
Lawyer Kathryn Dalziel talks about whether All Black Aaron Smith's privacy was breached after he was sprung in bathroom liaison. Audio