Jonty Dine
Wellington Phoenix hire new controversial coach
The Wellington Phoenix have hired the former Canadian coach at the centre of the Olympic drone scandal in 2024. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 July 2025
The Wellington Phoenix football club have hired the former Canada women's coach who spied on the Football Ferns at the Paris Olympics. Audio
Pay cuts on the cards for NZ netballers
New Zealand's best netballers may be turning to side hustles next season to make ends meet. Pay cuts for are on the cards in the ANZ premiership as the broadcast negotiations drag on. Sports reporter… Audio
English cricket captain accused of acting like a 'spoiled kid'
English cricket captain Ben Stokes is being accused acting like a spoiled kid, as India managed to bat out a dramatic draw in the fourth test at Old Trafford, with Stokes unsuccessfully asking India… Audio
Black Caps set to kick off new season
A new era beckons for the Black Caps. The side is set to kick off a new season, with a new coach, against an old foe. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
'Baby Blacks' through to final of World Championships
The Baby Blacks are back on the big stage. The New Zealand under 20 rugby side are through to the final of the World Championships in Italy after a dramatic win over France. Sports reporter Jonty Dine… Audio
Mana College first XV coach denies abuse allegations
The Mana College first XV coach has spoken out about a recent refereeing controversy. The Horowhenua Kapiti Rugby Union recently called off all junior, college, and senior matches after a referee was… Audio
Warriors women to play in Auckland for first time in six years
There's no place like home for the Warriors women. For the first time in six years the Warriors will play in Auckland as part of a double header when they meet the Eels at Mount Smart. Sports reporter… Audio
All Blacks captain ruled out of French series with injury
A major blow for the All Blacks as Captain Scott Barrett was ruled out of the remainder of the French series with injury. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Black Fern hopefuls look to book a ticket to England
Friendships will be put to one side this weekend when the Black Ferns take on the Black Ferns XV in a trial match in Whangarei on Saturday afternoon. Players admitted the hits at training have had a… Audio
Warriors women to return after five year hiatus
Returning to the NRLW after a five-year hiatus, the Warriors will face defending champions Sydney Roosters on Sunday. Jonty Dine has the story. Audio
Evening Sport for Wednesday 2 July 2025
The countdown is on until the official return of the Warriors women. After five years in the wilderness, the Wah-hines are finally back in the NRLW and will mark their return against the Roosters this… Audio
Cristiano Ronaldo lands billion dollar deal
Cristiano Ronaldo has landed a two year deal with a Saudi Arabia club worth over a billion dollars. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Moana Pasifika funding under threat
Moana Pasifika may have had their best season on the field to date, but off field financial dramas are plaguing the franchise. Reports have emerged that Moana have been larely reliant on tax payer… Audio
Midday Sports News for 26 June 2025
Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union's chief executive says referees have been impressed with the support they've received since the abuse towards them in the area was first publicised. Audio
Auckland City draw 1-1 with Boca Juniors
After being humiliated in their first two FIFA Club World Cup games, Auckland City produced a miracle in Nashville, drawing 1-1 with South American giants Boca Juniors. Sports reporter Jonty Dine… Audio
Run It Straight organisers criticised by coroner
Run It organisers have come under criticism from a coroner who said it should not be considered a sport. Bruce Hesketh has slated the competition as a perilous activity that makes no attempt to… Audio