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Nelson councillors told to stand firm on alcohol ad ban
An alcohol watchdog is urging Nelson councillors to stand firm on an alcohol advertising ban at the city's cricket ground. Alcohol Healthwatch executive director Andrew Galloway speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Warriors sign James Fisher-Harris
Panthers and Kiwis prop becomes one of the Warriors' biggest ever signings.
Paris Olympics 2024: 'Unprecedented' security will be in place
One hundred days out from the the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, games chief Tony Estanguet says the Games will be protected by an "unprecedented" security operation.
Capturing the legacy of the Pukekohe Park Raceway on film
It was sad when iconic Pukekohe Park Raceway would shut down in 2023. Thankfully the park's racing legacy has been preserved in a new short-documentary titled 'Checkered Flag'. Director Natalie Wilson… Audio
Mick Byrne is new Flying Fijians coach
Byrne and current Fiji Warriors coach Senirusi Seruvakula were the shortlisted names.
Midday Sports News for 17 April 2024
Netball officials believe umpires and players will adjust to new rule interpretations after four suspensions were dished out in round one of the ANZ Premiership. Audio
'We'll just fight on' – Warriors' squad depth set to be tested
If there were any concerns about why Andrew Webster had insisted on keeping as many players as he did over the off-season, they should be put to rest now.
Phoenix lose young star in record transfer
The Wellington Phoenix are losing one of their brightest stars, with Macey Fraser signing up with the Utah Royals on a three-year pro contract.
Fever pitch: Caitlin Clark WNBA merchandise reportedly sells at record pace
US Basketball star Caitlin Clark sets another record as shirts from her new WNBA team sell out.
Champions League: PSG beat Barca, Dortmund down Atletico
Kylian Mbappe scored twice in the second half to help Paris St Germain to a 4-1 comeback win at 10-man Barcelona.
Iwi steps in to ease gang tensions after rugby club van shot at
Mongrel Mob and Black Power leaders are confident the fracas was a "one-off", Ngāti Kahungunu chair says. Audio
Netball coming to grips with new rules after four suspensions
New rules saw more suspensions dished out in one round of netball's ANZ Premiership on the weekend, than across an entire typical season.
Ngati Kahungunu steps in to ease gang tensions in HB
Ngati Kahungunu has stepped in to ease gang tensions after a Hastings rugby match two weekends ago turned violent, and a van carrying a visiting team was shot at. The iwi's chair Bayden Barber spoke… Audio
Sports Chat for 17 April 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
LPGA winner's purse increases to NZ$13 million, up $8m over last three years
Lydia Ko is in the running for the championship again after first taking it out in 2016.
Howzat? David Boon wins cricketer Boony's test shirt
David Boon has won a cricket club's raffle for David Boon's last Australian test shirt, but it's not what you're thinking. Audio
Sports News for 17 April 2024
Rory McIlroy has shot down rumours of a big-money move to LIV Golf, saying he will play on the PGA Tour for the rest of his career. Audio
David Boon wins raffle for David Boon test shirt
Legendary Australian test cricketer David Boon donated his final test shirt for a raffle on Friday, only for that raffle to be won by David Boon himself. Ben Strang reports. Audio
Sports News for 17 April 2024
Rory McIlroy says he will play on the PGA Tour for the rest of his career as the Northern Irishman quashed rumours of him making a billon dollar move to LIV Golf. Audio
Prize money for Paris medallists 'not the Olympic spirit'
The decision by World Athletics means opportunities for other sportspeople will disappear, cycling boss says.
