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Football round-up: Phoenix create a verb as Rufer rises from ashes
If they can put in another performance like he did on Sunday night, it is hard to see how the Victory will break down the staunch Phoenix defensive unit, writes Mathew Nash.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April
On today's episode, staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off, PM Christopher Luxon joins us and we also hear from RNZ… Audio
Scheffler up for major challenge after birth of child
The wild card coming into this week's PGA Championship was not Scottie Scheffler but his pregnant wife, Meredith.
All Blacks captaincy: Who is in the hot seat next?
We have a look at the main contenders to replace Sam Cane.
Sports News for 14 May 2024
Hendry has won the For The Players By the Players stableford tournament in Gunma, and in doing so ended his nine-year quest to win a second title on the Japan tour. Audio
Chiefs' coach Clayton McMillan on Sam Cane retirement
All Blacks captain Sam Cane is putting his family first and will step away from international rugby at the end of the year. Chiefs' coach Clayton McMillan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
All Blacks captain Sam Cane retires from international rugby
The All Blacks' captain of the last four years - Sam Cane - has been granted an early release from his New Zealand Rugby contract and will quit international rugby at the end of the year. Rugby… Audio
Climate protests disrupt tennis Open
Two matches at the Italian Open in Rome were suspended following a protest by climate activists.
Fury's father bloodied in clash with Usyk's entourage
Tyson's Fury's father appeared to headbutt a member of Oleksandr Usyk's entourage in a bloody clash at a media day for this weekend's world heavyweight title fight.
Netball: Mystics get the job done without their star shooter
The Mystics have overcome a major mental block after beating the Stars 56-51 in Auckland without Silver Fern shooter Grace Nweke.
Post leukaemia, pro golfer Michael Hendry wins in Japan
A year after a brush with cancer, golfer Michael Hendry has a win on the Japanese golf tour Audio
Canoeist Aimee Fisher is completely focussed on Olympics
Canoeist Aimee Fisher has beaten Dame Lisa Carrington in a world cup event just months out from the 2024 Olympic Games - she talked with RNZ's Felicity Reid Audio
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Bryan Waddle has his eye on the latest changes to the rugby laws, one of our greatest Olympians looks to finally have a challenger in the form of her teammate, and a Kiwi equestrian adds another title… Audio
Webster back in Tall Blacks for Olympic qualifiers
The Tall Blacks are recalling an experienced guard for the Olympic qualifiers.
Aimee Fisher beats Dame Lisa Carrington in K1 500m
New Zealand paddler Aimee Fisher has achieved a rare feat at the Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary. Fisher came from behind in the K1 500 metre race to defeat team mate Dame Lisa Carrington and take… Audio
All Blacks captain Sam Cane announces retirement
All Blacks captain Sam Cane this afternoon announced his impending retirement from international rugby nearly 12 years after making his debut. Cane will be eligible for selection this year - if new… Audio
Sam Cane to retire from international rugby
He's decided to focus on spending more time with family - and sign a long-term contract with Suntory Goliath in Tokyo. Video
Cricket: The long, long goodbye begins for Anderson
Analysis - Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy England dressing room, writes Stephan…
Fox records second top-10 finish, Alker tops money winners
Auckland's Ryan Fox has fired four birdies on the back nine to shoot up the leader board in the final round of the PGA's Myrtle Beach Classic.