Bridget Tunnicliffe
Midday Sports News for 23 May 2025
Team New Zealand is rejecting criticism from two America's Cup challengers accusing it of a lack of transparency in naming Naples as 2027 Cup venue Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 May 2025
Expect the shackles to come off the Black Ferns this Saturday. Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 May 2025
Some of our Olympic champion sevens players may run out for the Black Ferns this weekend. Audio
England cricket test team ready to 'shoot for the stars' - McCullum
Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum said the England Test team is ready to "shoot for the stars". England will play Test series against cricket heavyweights India and Australia later this year… Audio
Termination deadline looming for Indian Panthers
The Panthers were given until the end of the day on Monday to meet specific conditions to avoid being ejected from the National Basketball League. Tensions flared up three weeks ago when Panthers… Audio
Woodman-Wickliffe to play for Black Ferns, first time since 2022
Black Ferns star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is set to play her first international for the side since the 2022 World Cup final. Woodman-Wickliffe came out of retirement in April, and has been named on… Audio
Midday Sports News for 15 May 2025
Black Ferns star Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is set to play her first international for the side since the 2022 World Cup final. Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 May 2025
The Hurricanes believe two wins from their final three games will secure their place in the Super Rugby finals and that's exactly what they're aiming to achieve. Audio
NZ Golfer Ryan Fox wins first PGA Tour title
New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox won his first PGA Tour title on Monday morning with a stunning victory at the Myrtle Beach Classic in South Carolina. He did it with a sensational birdie on the first… Audio
Netball's ANZ Premiership begins with new rules in play
Netball's ANZ Premiership got underway this weekend, which saw some new rule innovations. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sudden surge of concern about social media, sport on screen
An entire generation's grown up with little regulation of their digital world. But this week there was a sudden surge of political concern about social media for teens. Also: NZ Rugby's in the red… Audio
Sudden surge of concern about social media, sport on screen
An entire generation's grown up with little regulation of their digital world. But this week there was a sudden surge of political concern about social media for teens. Also: NZ Rugby's in the red… Audio
Midday Sports News for 8 May 2025
New Zealand Rugby has recorded a financial loss for the third year in a row. Audio
Midday Sports News for 6 May 2025
New Zealand rider Shane Richardson has died following a eleven bike crash at a British Superbikes race in Cheshire. Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 May 2025
Another frustrating day for Liam Lawson in Formula One. Audio
Midday Sports News for 1 May 2025
Several leading names have been left out of the Black Ferns squad for the next month's Pacific Four series - Ruby Tui the major casualty. Audio
Warnings thousand of sport and leisure clubs will fold
Around 18,000 incorporated societies across New Zealand are yet to re-register under new legislation, prompting warnings that thousands of clubs will simply fold. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe… Audio
Midday Sports News for 29 April 2025
The Blues will be without one of their stars as they try to reach the Super Rugby play-offs. Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 April 2025
World heavyweight boxing champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight for the undisputed title at London's Wembley Stadium in July. Audio