Jonty Dine
Midday Sports News for 25 March 2025
All Whites striker Chris Wood is waiting to fully understand the extent of the injury that he picked up in last night's Football World Cup qualifier against New Caledonia. Audio
One-armed golfer scores second hole-in-one in Queenstown
It will be an Englishman leading out Moana Pasifika for their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Chiefs in Pukekohe tomorrow night. Tom Savage has been given the captain's arm-band in the absence of… Audio
Midday Sports News for 20 March 2025
There's a lot of hype around a young running prodigy. Audio
Cricket double header in Dunedin hampered by weather
The White Ferns T20 against Sri Lanka was called off while the Black Caps and Pakistan match has been reduced to 15 overs each. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Junior rugby could be set for a shake up
NZ Rugby is set to implement several changes including fewer players and smaller fields. It's a move that will likely shake up the junior rugby scene. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Midday Sports News for 12 March 2025
The Hurricanes concede ill-discipline has been one of their biggest undoings as they seek to get their spluttering Super Rugby campaign back on track. Audio
Kiwis Dylan Brown set to sign with Newcastle Knights
Kiwis five eighth Dylan Brown is set to sign with the Newcastle Knights for a reported $13 million over ten years. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Maddy Green notches crucial century in Nelson
The White Ferns allrounder notched a crucial century for her side in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. Sports Reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Ardie Savea set to lineup against his old side for first time
The captain is bracing for a bruising battle against the Hurricanes in Albany on Saturday, the side he played 131 times for between 2013-2023. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
New Zealand to meet South Africa in semi-final in Lahore
It's crunch time for the Black Caps in the Champions Trophy. New Zealand will meet South Africa in the semi-final in Lahore for a place in the decider against India on Sunday. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio
Warriors arrive back after defeat in Las Vegas
The Warriors have just landed at Auckland airport amid allegations their assistant coach assaulted an English journalist during their NRL season-opening loss to Canberra. Reporter Jonty Dine spoke to… Audio
Fourth Super Rugby Aupiki competition to kick off
The fourth Super Rugby Aupiki competition kicks off this weekend, as the Blues look to defend their title. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian heading to Ireland
Another of the country's top rugby coaches is heading off-shore. Chiefs coach Clayton McMillian will leave at the end of the Super Rugby season to take up a gig with Munster. Sports reporter Jonty… Audio
All Black legend Ma'a Nonu is not ready to hang up the boots
All Black legend Ma'a Nonu is not ready to hang up the boots just yet.Nonu has signed on as medical cover for French giants Toulon. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Raiders duo evicted from hotel after late night fight in lift
Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen about how the NRL's latest venture to Las Vegas has already been marred by an off field incident and how another rugby player is in the headlines for the… Audio
Joseph Parker to fight for world title against Daniel Dubois
Almost a decade since he was dethroned, Joseph Parker will again fight for a world title. Sports reporter Jonty Dine has more. Audio
Parker to face Dubois for IBF Heavyweight title
Joseph Parker is set for the biggest bout of his boxing career when he meets Britain's Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa… Audio
Bid for State of Origin match to be held in NZ put forward
One of the greatest sporting spectacles in Australia could potentially be brought across the Tasman. A formal bid for a State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland to be held in New… Audio
NZ's best sports people honoured at Halberg Awards
The absolute best of New Zealand sport was celebrated at the 62nd annual Halberg Awards last night in Auckland. Sports reporter Jonty Dine was at Spark Arena for all the glitz, glamour and glory. Audio
62nd Halberg Awards to take place at Spark Arena
The glitziest event on the New Zealand sporting calendar has arrived with the 62nd annual Halberg Awards taking place at the Spark Arena in Auckland this evening. In one of the most competitive fields… Audio