Jonty Dine

The Black Caps are still well in control of the third and final test at Mount Maunganui. It's been another profitable period with the bat for the Kiwis who have declared with a mammoth total of 575… Audio

New Zealand Netball's nightmare year continues. After the highly publicised standing down and reinstatement of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua, CEO Jennie Wyllie has now resigned. Sports… Audio

The Black Caps missed out on the major money at last night's annual IPL auction. A total of eight kiwis were picked up by franchises, joining the other four already contracted to teams. Sports… Audio

Several Kiwi cricketers are vying for a life changing pay day this evening. A host of Black Caps have entered the Indian Premier League auction in Abu Dhabi, giving themselves a chance to become… Audio

Kiwi boxer David Nyika has had plenty to fight through this year, both in and out of the ring. After suffering his first career loss by brutal knockout, Nyika's fiancée, Australian influencer Lexy… Audio

A late kiwi sporting legend has had his burial site repeatedly desecrated. The graves of Bruce McLaren and his wife, Patricia were vandalised in Glen Eden yesterday, just three months after they were… Audio

The second test between the Black Caps and West Indies is finely poised in Wellington. After rolling the visitors late yesterday evening, the Kiwis have lost eight wickets today with just the bowlers… Audio

The Black Caps and West Indies continue their tight test tussle. The West Indies pulled off a miraculous, record setting draw in Christchurch, but the Black Caps have the ascendency in the capital… Audio

The consequenses have continued in the wake of one of the scariest sporting moments of the year. Eliesa Katoa's rugby league career and long term health are both in serious jeopardy after the Tongan… Audio

The Black Caps are well in control of the first cricket test against the West Indies in Christchurch, as day three belonged to the kiwis who now have a lead of well over 300. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio

Things are well balanced in the first test between the Black Caps and West Indies. After being bowled out for just 231 at Hagley Oval, the Kiwis have taken six wickets on day two with the visitors… Audio

The Black Caps' Test Championship campiagn has kicked off in Christchurch, with the first of three test matches against the West Indies getting underway this morning. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke… Audio

After taking time out of the game to deal with a serious injury and to focus on her mental health, Grace Wisnewski has fallen back in love with football. The Kiwi has been recalled to the Football… Audio

Shots have been fired following a high profile split in New Zealand sailing. Peter Burling says the control Team New Zealand wanted over him, forced him out of the America's Cup crew. Sports reporter… Audio

After nearly a year away from red ball cricket, Kane Williamson will return to the New Zealand test side for the upcoming series against the West Indies. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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Joseph Parker puts it all on the line in the ring this Sunday, as he takes on unbeaten British knockout machine Fabio Wardley. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker and Britain's Fabio Wardley have faced off for the first time ahead of their heavyweight clash this Sunday. The stakes are sky high for both men with the winner likely to earn… Audio

A sea of Samoan supporters are set to descend on Mount Smart this Sunday. A blockbuster double header kicks off the 2025 rugby league Pacific Champs, with both the Kiwi Ferns and Kiwis in action… Audio

The Pacific Champs kick off at Mount Smart on Sunday with an epic double header between the Samoan and Kiwi sides. Sports reporter Jonty Dine reports. Audio