Dana Johannsen

Rowing New Zealand has launched an independent review after a top athlete was arrested during a recent tour to the United States. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government has released the findings of independent rapid review of Sport New Zealand. The report, released by the minister for Sport and Recreation Mark Mitchell, has recommended potential… Audio

The US women's rugby team will be without one of its key players for this weekend's Pacific Four clash against the Black Ferns following a judicial ruling. US centre Alev Kelter has been handed a… Audio

Team New Zealand has revealed its new skipper for the next America's Cup defence. The Kiwi syndicate on Wednesday confirmed the core members of its sailing team, including Australian Nathan Outteridge… Audio

Netball's ANZ Premiership gets under way this weekend, but it's one of the game's absent stars that's still garnering the most attention in the build-up. Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke is plying her… Audio

A groundbreaking new study will look at whether the menstrual cycle is a contributing factor to serious knee injuries in women's football. The FIFA-funded study out of Kingston University in the UK… Audio

When Olivia Podmore died in a suspected suicide in August 2021, two women vowed to expose the deep wrongs the Olympic cyclist had endured. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen reports. Audio

The inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore came to an emotional conclusion today when Podmore's family addressed the court for the final time. The young athlete died in a suspected… Audio

A coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has resumed in Christchurch today following a lengthy adjournment. The young athlete died in a suspected suicide in August 2021 -… Audio

The protracted coronial inquest into the death of Olympic sprint cyclist Olivia Podmore will resume today following an abrupt halt to the proceedings last year. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen… Audio

College athletes in the United States could soon be getting paid as a landmark legal battle comes to a close. A California judge is on the verge of approving a multi-billion dollar settlement of three… Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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