Suzanne Mc Fadden
The latest from the Olympics and an overview
Newsroom's LockerRoom Editor, Suzanne McFadden, talks to Jesse about Lisa Carrington's medal prospects today and where that will leave her in our sporting history. Audio
Skimping on comfort for the sake of looks
Too short, too skimpy, badly designed, or just uncomfortable - women have for too long been on the receiving end of uniform rules where one size doesn't fit all. Audio
Olympics, first medal and more prospects today
Jesse speaks to Newsroom's LockerRoom Editor, Suzanne McFadden, about our prospects for medals today, including our youngest Olympian, Erika Fairweather in the swimming. Audio
Mental health and the media - finding the balance
Tennis star Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open on mental health grounds may have cracked open the door for a change in the way we conduct post-match media conferences. Audio
Upping the game in women’s sport coverage
“Not good enough” was the verdict of Sport NZ boss Raelene Castle after a fresh analysis of thousands of sports reports across our media found women feature in only about one in seven. But offshore… Audio
In defense of Sports Writing
Sports Literature often falls between two stools - too populist for the literati, too highfalutin for sports fans. Why is sports writing often seen as the poor relation of literature? The case for… Audio, Gallery
What happens after the victory champagne is mopped up?
The champagne's been mopped up, the sailors are recovering from their victory celebrations - what's the next step for the America's Cup? Audio
Will it be the last day of racing in the America's Cup
After notching up another win, Emirates Team New Zealand are at match point in the America's Cup challenge. Newsroom LockerRoom editor, Suzanne McFadden's been covering the event from the challengers'… Audio
Today's America's Cup Racing
After a day of what has been called "unprecedented" in terms of yacht racing, Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli are back on the water for another round. Newsroom's LockerRoom… Audio
America's Cup locked at 3 all
The America's Cup is turning into a thriller with both Emirates Team New Zealand and Luna Rosa Prada Pirelli locked in a 3 all draw after six races. Newsroom's LockerRoom editor, Suzanne McFadden, has… Audio
First race in America's Cup Challenge by team Luna Rossa today
Today marks the beginning of the America's Cup! It might feel like the racing has been going on for a while, but today the final event starts in earnest. Newsroom's LockerRoom editor, Suzanne McFadden… Audio
Silver Ferns facing Australian Diamonds in Constellation Cup match
The Constellation Cup is again up for grabs when our National netball team meets the Australian Diamonds in Christchurch. Newsroom's LockerRoom editor, Suzanne McFadden, talks to Jesse about the… Audio
Fertility, maternity and women's sport
LockerRoom's Suzanne McFadden opens up about her ground-breaking series on top female athletes, maternity and fertility. Audio
Are we becoming a global hub for women's sport?
Three women's world cups to be played in New Zealand over the next three years - but how well does this country really do when it comes to equity in sport? Audio
The year of a Ferns fairytale, football and fair pay
From the Silver Ferns’ stunning World Cup victory, to the fight for equal pay, it’s been a big year for women in sport. Fair Play’s Zoë George looks back at what 2019 had to offer both on and off the… Audio
Women’s sport funding isn’t ‘reverse discrimination’
A leading American sports academic has warned of a backlash following the announcement of a new $2.7 million fund for New Zealand women in elite sports leadership and coaching.
The spectacular Noeline Taurua
She took them from netball duds to darlings in 11 months - a look at Noeline Taurua, the out of the box coach behind the victorious Silver Ferns Audio
The regatta that will transform Auckland
It's now two years after the America's Cup was lifted in Bermuda - and two years before the next event is run in Auckland. How ready is the city? Audio
Helen Clark urges women: ‘Make your luck and hustle’
Former New Zealand Prime Minister the Rt Hon Helen Clark is a formidable leader. But she, like many women in leadership, has had to fight every step of the way. She speaks with Fair Play’s Zoë George…
Expert female voices still not being heard in sports coverage
Only eight percent of guest analysts on Sky sports coverage are women, even though coverage of women in sport has increased. Zoë George, Suzanne McFadden and lead researcher Kylie Thompson ask why. Audio