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Super Rugby: Aaron's itchy and Beaver's had a shocker
Opinion - The Super 15 Rugby match at Waikato Stadium last night gave fans and reporters plenty to discuss, writes Jamie Wall.
9am World, Pacific and Sports News for 16 February 2019
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
8am World, Pacific and Sports News for 16 February 2019
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
Fewer secondary school girls playing sport
Fewer girls and teachers were involved in secondary school sports teams last year, an annual sport survey has found.
7am World, Pacific and Sports News for 16 February 2019
The latest world, Pacific and sports news. Audio
6am Pacific Regional News for 16 February 2019
The latest Pacific regional and sports news. Audio
Highlanders beat Chiefs in season opener
All Blacks halfback Aaron Smith's last minute try gives the Highlanders a 30-27 season opening win over the Chiefs in Hamilton.
Phoenix and Victory play out 1-1 thriller
Wellington Phoenix and Melbourne Victory have combined for another thrilling A-League stalemate drawing one-all at Eden Park.
RECAP Rugby: Chiefs vs Highlanders
Super Rugby - The Highlanders have come from behind to beat Chiefs 30-27 in Hamilton in the 2019 Super Rugby season opener. Get the commentary from Jamie Wall.
Māori Ferns win inaugural All Stars match
The Māori Ferns have defeated the Indigenous All Stars 8 to 4 in the inaugural women's All Star match in Melbourne.
Super Rugby season starts again
Can the all conquering Crusaders complete the three-peat? Will the Blues shake off several seasons of despair and reclaim their place as a Super Rugby super power? RNZ's rugby correspondent Joe Porter… Video, Audio
Free diver swimming Cook Strait for endangered dolphins
Kiwi free diving champion William Trubridge is attempting to swim the Cook Straight to raise awareness over the plight of the endangered hectors dolphin. He could be mistaken for one himself as he's… Video, Audio
Māori Indigenous clash a push for World Cup inclusion
The Māori Ferns will use the NRL All Stars match to prove why indigenous sides should compete at future world cups.
Sport: Late rule change denies Tongan skier at World Champs
Tonga's only competitor at the Alpine World Ski Championships is denied a place in the main draw following a last minute rule change. Audio
Extra Time for 15 February 2019
In Extra Time this week Matt Chatterton, sports reporter Ravinder Hunia and Team Hammerhead MMA coach Matt Toa discuss the result of UFC 234, the rising star Israel Adesanya and mixed martial arts… Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 February 2019
The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has described departing prop Owen Franks as one of the most professional players he's ever coached. Audio
Super rugby, T20 & Steven Adams
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer looks at the Super Rugby season kicking off tonight, a good showing in the T20 series and Steven Adams' worth on the NBA earning list. Audio
RNZ's Super Rugby predictions
Joe Porter, Bridget Tunnicliffe, Jamie Wall and Hamish Bidwell give us their answers to the five burning questions this Super Rugby season. Video
Athletics: Caster Semenya 'unquestionably a woman'
Caster Semenya's lawyers say the world and Olympic 800m champion is "unquestionably a woman" before a court case against athletics' governing body.
Sports News for 15 February 2019
Improving their away record is a focus for the Highlanders as they begin their SuperRrugby season against the Chiefs in Hamilton tonight. Audio