Sport
Teen athletics star Sam Ruthe smashes mile world record for his age
The Tauranga 16-year-old powered under the old record by more than two seconds in a brilliant run at Whanganui.
Melbourne and Kings remain unbeaten in OFC Pro League
The first round of the OFC Pro League ended at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany on Saturday with a victory to South Melbourne and a draw for Solomon Kings,
Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 World Cup
Bangladesh were ejected from the global tournament after refusing to play in India for security reasons.
Sinner survives, Djokovic sizzles as Australian Open bakes in heat
Jannik Sinner battled back from the brink of a cramp-induced breakdown to keep his Australian Open title defence alive.
Kiwi pro Josh Burnett wins third Tour of Southland cycling title
Southland's Josh Burnett has become just the sixth rider to win three or more Tour of Southland titles, joining an elusive club that includes Brian Fowler and Hayden Roulston.
Broken wrist sidelines Mennenga for remaining NBL season
Breakers forward Sam Mennenga has been sidelined with a broken left wrist in the latest injury blow for the Auckland club.
The only way is up for Alpine as new F1 car launched on a cruise liner
It embarks a journey Alpine hope will take them back to the top after finishing last in a dire 2025 season.
Indian batting onslaught too much for Black Caps
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan smashed rapid fifties to secure their seven-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 International in Raipur.
Phoenix well beaten as Jets go top of A-League
The Wellington Phoenix's unbeaten start to 2026 has come to an end.
Breakers beaten with buzzer-beater
A disastrous last few seconds has cost the Breakers as they were beaten by the Adelaide 36ers in their NBL game in Auckland.
Oldest member of NZ Winter Olympic team thought dream 'passed him by'
At 27, Lyon Farrell is three years older than the next-oldest members of the 17-strong team for next month's Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
Real Madrid football's biggest earner at $2.3b
The Spanish club topped Deloitte's Football Money League with €1.16 billion (NZ$2.3 billion) in revenue.
Mercedes run new car at Silverstone, announce Microsoft deal
Race drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli gave the 2026 Mercedes Formula One car its track debut at a Silverstone filming day.
Phoenix captain CJ Bott announces pregnancy
Wellington Phoenix captain CJ Bott will sit out the remainder of the women's A-League season after announcing her pregnancy.
Seventeen NZ athletes confirmed for Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026
Seventeen athletes have been confirmed for next month's Milano Cortina Winter Olympics - the biggest snow sports contingent that New Zealand has sent to a Winter Olympics.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January
Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui; Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a… Audio
Kiwis get ready for next month’s Winter Olympics
From curling to cross country skiing and bobsleighing - the 25th Winter Olympics are nearly upon us. Marty Toomey, who is the Chef de Mission leading team New Zealand spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Sports Chat for Friday 23 January
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio
‘Does not help their national team’: French coach fires shot at NZ Rugby
Fabien Galthié is perplexed at the treatment of the last two All Black coaches.
Early Sports Chat for Friday 23 January
An early morning sports news update with Barry Guy. Audio