Felicity Reid
Auckland FC hoping to secure Premiers Plate
Auckland FC's lead at the top of the A-League table has shrunk in recent weeks but the football club still has one hand on the silverware. One possible scenario could see Auckland securing the… Audio
NZ football referee to wear body camera at Club World Cup
A New Zealand football referee will be wearing a body camera when he officiates at the Club World Cup in June. Waikato's Campbell-Kirk Kawana-Waugh is among 35 referees who will take control at the… Audio
Golfer Rory McIlroy has career grand slam
It was nearly a Masters meltdown for golfer Rory McIlroy at Augusta today. The Northern Irishman was on the cusp of victory, but a bogey on the 18th hole sent it to a play-off with England's Justin… Audio
Peter Burling splits with Team New Zealand
Three-time America's Cup winning helmsman Peter Burling will not sail in the next America's Cup in 2027. Burling has split from Team New Zealand in an outcome that neither Burling or team CEO Grant… Audio
Midday Sports News for 11 April 2025
Three-times America's Cup winning skipper Peter Burling won't return to Team New Zealand for the next Cup cycle. Audio
2028 Olympic Games will feature more female athletes than ever
The 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles will feature more female athletes than ever before and several new events. Breaking won't be a part of the programme confirmed by the International Olympic… Audio
Anti-social behaviour has marred AFC's latest A-League match
An assault, an arrest and anti-social behaviour by fans has marred Auckland FC's latest A-League football match at Mt Smart Stadium. Police say an Australian national was taken to Middlemore Hospital… Audio
Black Caps fast bowler top of ICC's rankings for T20 matches
Black Caps fast bowler Jacob Duffy has surged to the top of the ICC's rankings for T20 matches. It's a milestone for the Southlander who has never topped rankings before. It also makes him the first… Audio
New owners take control of Breakers basketball team
With six months until the next Australian NBL season tips off the owners are introducing some major changes behind the scenes. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Northern Districts win cricket's Plunket Shield
After a 13-year wait Northern Districts are once again the red ball champions of domestic cricket with the Plunket Shield won on the last day of the season. A 134-run win over the Otago Volts today… Audio
Lando Norris receives book from Timaru primary school
Formula One star Lando Norris has been feeling the love from New Zealand. The McLaren driver received a book compiled in his honour by students from a small Timaru primary school at the prompting of… Audio
Liam Lawson reportedly being backed by Verstappen
Under-fire New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson is reportedly getting some backing from an unusual source - fellow Red Bull Racing driver and four time world champion Max Verstappen. Just two… Audio
All Whites beat New Caledonia to qualify for World Cup
New Zealand will be represented at next year's FIFA Football World Cup - for the first time in 16 years. Sports reporter Felicity Reid was there when the final whistle blew on the historic moment. Audio
All Whites could make history with FIFA World Cup qualifier
Footballing history will be made at Eden Park tonight when the All Whites play New Caledonia. The winner will be the first team from Oceania to gain direct qualification for next year's FIFA World… Audio
New Zealand Breakers sold to new owners
Change is on the horizon for the New Zealand Breakers with the sale of the Auckland-based NBL club.The ownership group, lead by former NBA player Matt Walsh who was based in America, have sold the… Audio
T20 series between White Ferns and Sri Lanka ends to weather
The weather in Dunedin has had the final say in the T20 series between the White Ferns and Sri Lanka. The series ended in a 1-all draw after today's deciding game was abandoned due to rain. Sports… Audio
Investigation into Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar
The investigation into Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar by the NRL Integrity Unit is now complete. Two weeks ago during half-time of the Warriors' opening game of the season in Las Vegas Agar was… Audio
Rugby Canada turning to crowd-funding to get to world cup
Rugby Canada has launched a fundraising campaign for their world number two ranked women's team with an aim of raising one million dollars. The Black Ferns are the reigning Rugby World Cup champions… Audio
All Whites squad named FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers
In 10 days the All Whites will play Fiji in the Oceania qualifier semi-final in Wellington, all going to plan the All Whites will then play in the qualifying final in Auckland to book their place at… Audio
NZ golfer wins for first time in over a year on PGA Tour
New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has won for the first time in more than a year on the PGA Tour Champions. Alker needed a sudden death playoff to claim the Cologuard Classic title in Arizona - his… Audio