Dana Johannsen
Liam Lawson's future in Formula One uncertain
An overseas news outlet is reporting Liam Lawson is set to be dumped by Red Bull Racing just two races in to the 2025 Formula One season. Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
PTPA launches legal action against tennis governing bodies
The Professional Tennis Players' Association announced overnight it has launched legal action against both the ATP and WTA, the organisations that run the men's and women's professional tours. The… Audio
Canoe racing high performance centre sits empty
In 2018, Canoe Racing New Zealand opened the doors to a new high-performance centre on the shores of Lake Karapiro. In Depth sports correspondent Dana Johannsen reports. Audio
Auckland throws hat in the ring to host next America's Cup
Tataki Auckland Unlimited has confirmed to RNZ its in talks with defending champs Team New Zealand about bringing the 38th edition of the Cup back to home waters. It comes after Barcelona today… Audio
Sky Sport could face competition to keep broadcast rights
The NZ Herald is reporting that NZ Rugby is courting British disruptor DAZN about making an 11th hour play to snatch the broadcast rights. It comes after Sky offered NZ Rugby a reduced offer of around… Audio
Year 14s could be banned from national sports events
The governing body for high school sport is considering changes to its eligibility rules, which would see so called year 14 students banned from national events. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen… Audio
Mercedes F1 team were close to splitting with Ratcliffe last year
It appears the All Blacks aren't the only team that Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been playing hardball with over sponsorship rights. UK media are reporting the Mercedes Formula One team came… Audio
Gatland steps down as Wales coach midway through Six Nations
Warren Gatland has stepped down as Wales coach midway through the Six Nations, with his team on the worst run of results in the country's proud rugby history. The New Zealander's departure was… Audio
Year 14 students banned from competing at Maadi Cup
The controversial practice of 'year 14' students competing at the Maadi Cup Regatta has been banned under new rules for high school rowing. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Spanish Football President on trial for sexual assault
It was the most talked about moment of the 2023 FIFA World Cup. The now infamous incident during the trophy presentation, when former Spanish Football President Luis Rubiales planted an unwanted kiss… Audio
Troubled waters for Yachting NZ
Our fourth strongest Olympic sport is in hot water over allegations about the way it conducts itself Audio
Farewell to two Dame GOATs
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen discusses the big news in sport this week, including the retirements of Dame Lisa Carrington and Dame Sophie Pascoe Audio
Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Brittania split sparks legal dispute
The bitter split between the skipper and the backer of the British America's Cup challenge looks set to have ramifications for the next event. INEOS Brittania, funded by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe… Audio
High Performance Sport NZ scores court victory
High Performance Sport New Zealand has scored a key victory in a landmark legal battle with a group of the country's top athletes. Sports Correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Athletes make complaints against Yachting NZ
The Sport Integrity Commission is dealing with multiple athlete welfare, cultural and conduct complaints within Yachting New Zealand, in what is set to be the first major test of the new agency's… Audio
How the system failed Olivia Podmore
A coroner's inquest has shed light on the years of bullying Podmore endured, and how conditions did not improve for her, despite an independent review. Audio
High Performance Sport NZ boss speaks at Podmore inquest
High Performance Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle has given an emotional statement to the family of Olivia Podmore at an inquest into the death of the elite cyclist. Ms Castle told the family of the young… Audio
Practitioner couldn't produce session records with Podmore
A health practitioner who worked with Olivia Podmore has accepted it was "inappropriate" not to take notes from their sessions during her time in the Cycling NZ programme. An inquest into the… Audio
Govt orders independent review of Sport New Zealand
The government has ordered an independent review of Sport New Zealand and how it allocates public funds, with one insider saying there is an impression the organisation's strategy has become "a cash… Audio
Senior doctor testifies at Olivia Podmore inquest
The head of High Performance Sport NZ was warned in 2018 of concerns an athlete would lose their life, if the environment in Cycling NZ was not fixed. The warning came from a senior doctor who had… Audio
