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Recap: Hurricanes drub Drua 38-15
The Hurricanes have beaten the Drua to take eight wins in eight games in 2024.
NZ athletics team for Oympics revealed
The initial 15-strong New Zealand athletics team set to compete at Paris 2024 was officially announced today. A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists are among the… Audio
'There's a lot more fight in them' – Blues praise improved Australian showing
Blues coach Vern Cotter and skipper Patrick Tuipulotu have been impressed with what they've seen so far from across the ditch.
Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.
Weekend of sport: Warriors & Super Rugby preview
Once again we're looking forward to a big weekend of sport, here to preview a couple of big games is RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall. Audio
Supercar racing returns to New Zealand, in Taupo for first time
Supercar racing has returned to New Zealand, with racing being held for the first time at the Taupo International Motorsport Park. Audio
Watch: Team New Zealand christen new America's Cup boat Taihoro
Team New Zealand have launched Taihoro - the boat they will sail in their defence of the 37th America's Cup.
Supercars set to drive millions into Taupō economy
Hotels are fully booked and nearly 66,000 supercar fans are expected in Taupō over the weekend.
Taupō mayor on V8 Supercars event
A sellout crowd of more than 30,000 will be packed in on both days of racing this weekend in Taupō. Mayor David Trewavas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Sports News for 19 April 2024
A 15-strong athletics team has been named for the Paris Olympics although some of them will have to meet performance conditions. Audio
15-strong NZ athletics team named for Olympics
A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists headline the athletics team for this year's Paris Olympics.
F1 faces a fresh challenge on return to China
F1 returns to China for the first time since 2019 with even world champion Max Verstappen facing a new challenge at a circuit that provided his Red Bull team's first GPvictory 15 years ago.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 April
On today's episode we hear from Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood on the FENZ review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland council issued a… Audio
Sports Chat for 19 April 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Taupō set to host V8 Supercars
The Supercars Championship returns to New Zealand this weekend and motorsport fans have shown their approval - with both race days in Taupō fully sold out. Motorsport commentator Stephen McIvor spoke… Audio
NRL Warriors v Dragons: What you need to know
All the team news and information for tonight's game in Wollongong. Video
Sports News for 19 April 2024
Wellington batter Tim Robinson got his first taste of international cricket, but it lasted just two deliveries. Audio
Rain ruins Black Caps' opener in Pakistan
The first T20 international between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi has been abandoned due to rain.
V8s roar into Taupō for historic NZ comeback
The historic first Supercars Championship at Taupō International Motorsport Park takes place this weekend.
Sports News for 19 April 2024
Wet weather has scuppered the first T20 between Pakistan and New Zealand in Rawalpindi. Audio