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Wood can help New Zealand break new ground at World Cup, says coach Bazeley
With veteran striker Chris Wood leading from the front, head coach Darren Bazeley is confident the All Whites can break new ground on their return to the World Cup next year.
Cadillac sign Perez and Bottas as F1 team's debut lineup
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will be back on the Formula One starting grid next season after Cadillac announced the signing of the experienced race winners as the team's debut driver pairing.
Coroner recommends life jackets be mandatory for rock fishers
A coroner is recommending life jackets be made mandatory for anyone rock fishing. Water Safety New Zealand's Gavin Walker spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sports News for 27 August 2025
Kiwis forward Brandon Smith is free to play for South Sydney in the final round of the NRL season despite facing drug-supply charges from Queensland police. Audio
Coffee comes before dunks for battle-hardened Breakers veteran
"I've got to wake up and warm up and have a coffee, and then I might be able to dunk it," says returning Breaker Rob Loe ahead of the NBL season.
Hundreds of students ride for glory at equestrian champs
Hundreds of teens are riding for glory at the Secondary School Equestrian Championships at two concurrent events in Christchurch and Taupō. Audio
Warriors face NRLW tackle crisis after copping third suspension
Lock Laishon Albert-Jones has been banned two weeks for a careless high tackle against Cronulla.
Silver Fern Maia Wilson finds new home at Mystics
The Mystics have added 52-test cap Silver Fern to their shooting end, after nine seasons with cross-town rivals the Stars.
NRL player embroiled in drugs and betting scandal
One of the biggest names in the NRL is embroiled in a drugs and betting scandal. Rabbitohs and Kiwis hooker Brandon Smith will face court next month however he is yet to be stood down by his club… Audio
Young horse riders put through their paces at Equestrian Champs
More than 700 horses and their young riders are being put through their paces at this week's Secondary School Equestrian Championships. Students from the Far North to Southland are competing at two… Audio
Promosing medical news for the Black Ferns
There's some promising news on the medical front for the Black Ferns after their big win over Spain in their Rugby World Cup opener yesterday was marred by several nasty-looking injuries to key… Audio
Football Ferns need to compete for places - coach
Football Ferns coach wants players to be "fighting to to be part of this team".
Midday Sports News for 26 August 2025
The Black Caps will be without three players for the start of their home summer, while a fourth is in doubt. Audio
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
The Black Ferns kick off their Rugby World Cup campaign with a win, but lose a key player. What went wrong in the All Blacks defeat to Argentina? And Sam discusses what has happened to Kiwis' rugby… Audio
Black Caps missing four players through injury as home season approaches
The Black Caps will be without three players for the start of their home summer, while a fourth is in doubt.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 August 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Select Committee has recommended a referendum is held to decide if New Zealand should switch to four-year parliamentary terms; Outdoor education, amongst other… Audio
Taranaki business stamps its mark on crazy world of US trading cards
A New Plymouth business is stamping its mark on the crazy world of American sports trading cards and sporting memorabilia. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
Kiwi league international Brandon Smith charged with drug and betting offences
To rugby league, and an investigation by Queensland police has resulted in Kiwis international Brandon Smith being charged with drug and betting offences. Sydney Morning Herald chief rugby league… Audio
Sports Chat for 26 August 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 26 August 2025
Kiwis and NRL star Brandon Smith has been charged with drug supply and betting offences. Audio
