Sport
Australia out of T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe through to Super Eight after washout
Former champions Australia were eliminated after the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland was abandoned due to persistent rain in Pallekele.
Rousey to make MMA return after a decade to fight Carano
The featherweight bout between the two Americans at 145 pounds will take place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on May 16.
Cricket: Black Caps reach Super Eight at T20 World Cup
Canada opener Yuvraj Samra smashed a hundred but New Zealand prevailed by eight wickets to book their place in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup.
New Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen on season ahead
Nathan Rarere talks with new Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen Audio
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's bid for another Olympic medal put on hold
Heavy snow has scrambled the Winter Olympics schedule in the Italian town of Livigno, as organisers postponed the women's snowboard slopestyle finals.
Broken leg sidelines Warriors star for start of NRL
Utility Te Maire Martin will miss about three months, after suffering the injury in the Māori v Indigenous pre-season fixture.
Former rugby league star shot in drive-by
A former Kiwi rugby league star is fighting for his life after being shot in a drive-by. NRL premiership winner Matt Utai is believed to have been gunned down on a street in West Sydney. Sports… Audio
Former champions close to early exit at T20 World Cup
Former champions are teetering on the edge of an early exit and minnow nations are making history at the T20 Cricket World Cup. Amongst the upsets and surprises in the tournament hosted in India and… Audio
Black Sox say Halberg recognition a boost for softball and next generation
The New Zealand men's side were finalists for ISPS Handa Team of the Year at the 63rd Halberg Awards in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 February 2026
Christchurch weighs a state of emergency as flooding slams the city: suburban streets are knee deep in water, four people are rescued from a car stuck in floodwaters in Little River and huge downpours… Audio
Sam Ruthe: The family that runs fast
New Zealand teen running prodigy Sam Ruthe is living proof that athletic talent can run deep in the family At just 16 Sam has been in the news lots for his talent after smashing the under 18 indoor… Audio
Midday Sports News for 17 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Matt Utai believed shot in Sydney drive-by
The 44-year-old has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being treated on the scene by paramedics after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds.
High jumper Hamish Kerr wins Supreme Halberg Award
High jumper Hamish Kerr has claimed New Zealand's highest sporting honour, winning the Supreme Halberg Award. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning sports chat
Time to catch up on the world of sports and we're joined by Nathan Rarere. Audio
Morning sports chat
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
