Bridget Tunnicliffe
Tactix shock defending champion Mystics to claim title
The Tactix shocked the defending champion Mystics on Sunday night to win their first ANZ Premiership netball title. Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mystics take on Tactix in ANZ Premiership final
Netball's domestic showpiece this weekend comes at a time of uncertainty for the top level of the sport. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Grand Final preview and a look at the future of netball
RNZ sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has reported on four Netball World Cups and two Commonwealth Games. She previews the Grand Final and looks at some changes to the sport here and overseas. Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 July 2025
New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt believes a training regime that includes being set up to fail will benefit him at the World Championships in Singapore next week. Audio
Silver Ferns head into international season without caption
The Silver Ferns are heading into the next international season without their captain. Ameliaranne Ekenasio is taking a break, which makes yesterday's eligibility announcement by Netball New Zealand… Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 July 2025
Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's internationals. Audio
Silver Ferns eligibility criteria to be relaxed
Netball New Zealand has announced that the Silver Ferns eligibility criteria will be relaxed. That means star shooter Grace Nweke might be able to play for the Silver Ferns later this year, despite… Audio
Tactix to meet Mystics in netball's ANZ Premiership final
The Mainland Tactix will meet the Northern Mystics in netball's ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Pulse 57-52 in Christchurch on Sunday night. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to… Audio
Historic heatwave hits Wimbledon
Wimbledon is now underway and the hot topic has been the historic heatwave which hit the competition with sweltering temperatures.The weather may be heating up but one tennis great is calling for cool… Audio
Australian broadcaster criticised for crying child zoom in
An Australian broadcast network has been criticised for zooming in on a crying child during Carlton's AFL shock loss to North Melbourne on the weekend. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to… Audio
Midday Sports News for 24 June 2025
At the start of the year Du Plessis Kirifi was on the cusp of giving up on his All Blacks dream. He had a big money offer from Japan on the table and was weighing up heading offshore, but after… Audio
Female athletes gather in search for next Black Ferns star
Sprinters, rowers, and a high jumper were among 22 female athletes who assembled in Wellington at the weekend as part of a talent search for the next Black Fern or Sevens star. Sports reporter Bridget… Audio
Calls to allow netball players to represent two countries
Netball New Zealand has called for World Netball to amend its strict eligibility criteria, which prevents players representing two different countries at consecutive world cups. Sports reporter… Audio
Midday Sports News for 10 June 2025
Ryan Fox's Canadian Open win has rocketed him up to 32nd in the world rankings. Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 June 2025
Three-time champion Novak Djokovic has kept up his quest for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, battling past third seed Alexander Zverev in four sets to set up a French Open semi-final against… Audio
Should NZ follow Australian netball and ditch post-game huddle?
It's the post-game ritual that netballers have taken part in for as long as anyone can remember. But should New Zealand's elite netballers follow Australia's lead and ditch the end of the game group… Audio
Midday Sports News for 3 June 2025
Top seed Jannik Sinner continued his dominant French Open progress, with a straight sets dismantling of Russian Andrey Rublev to reach the quarter-finals. Audio