Clay Wilson
Commonwealth Games countdown on for NZ top athletes
The countdown is once again on for many of New Zealand's top athletes.
Today marks 100 days until the 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway in the British city of Birmingham.
So, before the serious… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 13 April 2022
Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková believes the team can take plenty of positives from their two losses to Australia as they build towards the next World Cup. Audio
Carter's kickathon continues, raising money for children
Almost 18 hours down, with just over six hours to go, for Dan Carter to kick almost 16-hundred goals non-stop at Eden Park.
The All Black great started his "Kickathon" at 7 o'clock last night, and… Audio
Dan Carter half way through 24 hour kickathon
If you're feeling tired this morning, spare a thought for former All Black Dan Carter who's been kicking a ball for over twelve hours.
The inaugural "Kickathon" event started at 7pm last night and is… Audio
Dan Carter raising funds for UNICEF
Since 7 o'clock last night, All Black legend Dan Carter has been kicking for the posts at Eden Park to try and convert 1,598 kicks - which is the record number of points he scored in 112 tests. It's… Audio
Sports News for 7 April 2022
The "Tiger" effect is in full swing ahead of the Masters - with crowds jostling to get a glimpse of Tiger Woods finishing his preparations for his return to golf. Audio
Golf world waits for Tiger to tee off at Masters
Tiger Woods has the sports world waiting with anticipation.
The golf superstar is set to make yet another improbable comeback when the famed Masters tournament tees off on Friday.
The return comes… Audio
Black Cap legend Ross Taylor farewells international cricket
It's Ross Taylor's last international match. He bows out after his 450th and final game for New Zealand - and retires as New Zealand's highest ever run scorer.
Our reporter Clay Wilson is at the game… Video, Audio
Weekend sport: Lydia Ko, Crusaders, Phoenix - latest details
Lydia Ko continues to bounce back well after being forced off the fairways with Covid-19.
After missing two recent tournaments when she was struck down by the virus - the New Zealand golfer is well… Audio
All Whites face chance for fourth appearance at World Cup
The All Whites are 90 minutes of football away from a fourth appearance at the World Cup.
This morning's 5-0 thumping of the Solomon Islands in the final of the Oceania qualifying tournament in Doha… Video, Audio
Early Sports News for Wednesday 30 March 2022
A brief update from the RNZ sports team. Audio
Cricket World Cup: NZ faces South Africa in crucial match
The White Ferns are trying to get their Cricket World Cup campaign back on track in Hamilton today. New Zealand are up against South Africa in a match which could be crucial to the host nations hopes… Video, Audio
White Ferns back on track in Cricket World Cup
The White Ferns are back on track at the Cricket World Cup, but not everyone is happy.
After a shock first-up loss to the West Indies - the hosts easily beat Bangladesh in a rain-affected match in… Video, Audio
Cricket World Cup gets underway in Aotearoa
After a long wait, the Cricket World Cup is finally underway here on New Zealand soil.
The White Ferns facing the West Indies in today's tournament opener in Mt Maunganui.
Clay Wilson has been… Video, Audio
Covid disrupts Super Rugby Aupiki as cases appear
Covid has put another spanner in another sports competition. This time it's the turn of Super Rugby Aupiki - the women's competition.
The opening round of the new comp this weekend has been delayed… Video, Audio
Champ shot-putter Dame Valerie Adams announces retirement
Time to hang up the size 14 throwing shoes. One of the great New Zealand sports careers has officially come to an end - with champion shot putter Dame Valerie Adams confirming her retirement in… Video, Audio
Midday Sports News for 25 February 2022
Midday Sports update for Friday 25 February 2022 Audio
Dame Lisa Carrington wins Lonsdale Cup for third time
The GOAT in the boat has picked up yet another accolade, and confirmed she's not done yet.
Lisa Carrington has won the New Zealand Olympic Committee's top award - the Lonsdale Cup - for a third time.
…Complaints after Nadal's Australian Open win over Shapovalov
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is one step closer to a record 21st Grand Slam title - but not everyone is happy about it.
The 35-year-old remains in the hunt for a second Australian Open title… Video, Audio