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PNC 2024: Fiji beats Tonga 50-19 to top Pacific pool
The Flying Fijians continued with their winning streak against the 'Ikale Tahi after they discarded the hosts infront of 4000 home fans to finish top of the Pacific pool on Friday.
Watch: UFC star Israel Adesanya challenged to fight on K Rd, alleges racial abuse
UFC megastar Israel Adesanya has made a complaint to police after claiming he was racially abused in a heated exchange with a member of the public in central Auckland on Wednesday.
Search starts for new NZ Rugby board as governance reform kicks off
The governance reform saga at New Zealand Rugby is over with the search for a new board now set to begin.
Chess arch-rivals to finally square off after cheating spat
Chess great Magnus Carlsen will play Hans Niemann in their first meeting since the former world champion suggested the American had cheated.
Midday Sports News for 6 September 2024
Veteran All Blacks TJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett are frustrated at being dropped to the bench but coach Scott Robertson says the pair are needed to help the side finish strongly in Sunday's test… Audio
PNG Rugby suspended due to 'non-compliance'
The Oceania Rugby Executive Board issued a 'Notice of Determination' to the PNG Rugby Union on Thursday.
Revealed: Rassie Erasmus and Sam Cane’s special bond
The Springbok coach and All Black hard man have a history of mutual respect, leading to an extraordinary gesture.
Scott Robertson rolls the dice for must-win clash
Analysis: Will we have to get used to reactionary All Black selections?
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6th September
On today's episode, Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po has ascended the throne, succeeding her father, the late Kiingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Thursday atop Taupiri Maunga, Councillors in the Far… Audio
Record number of teens succumbing to golf 'addiction'
The Lydia Ko effect is in full swing this week as the country's top junior golfers take to the links. Audio
Ugandan athlete dies after boyfriend set her on fire
Uganda's minister of state for sports said Kenyan authorities were investigating the killing, which has shone a light on violence experienced by women in the East African nation.
Trans woman to compete in third cycling event
Cyclist Anna Skinner says competing in the Hunter Civil six-hour mountain biking event in November is "of huge significance" after doing a lot of self-advocacy to compete. Audio
Tsukigawa joins NZ Cricket as women's selector
Former White Ferns and Otago Sparks all-rounder Sarah Tsukigawa is New Zealand Cricket's new women's national selector.
Record numbers of juniors attracted to golf's lure
The Lydia Ko effect is in full swing in Taranaki this week where the country's top junior golfers are in action. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
Sports Chat for 6th September 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
All Blacks out to stop losing streak vs Springboks
The Springboks are out to inflict more pain on the All Blacks when the teams met in their second Rugby Championship test in Cape Town on Sunday morning. Daily Maverick sports editor Craig Ray spoke to… Audio
Sports News for 6 September 2024
Veteran All Blacks TJ Perenara and Beauden Barrett are frustrated to have been dropped to the bench but coach Scott Robertson says the pair are needed to help the side finish strongly in Sunday's test… Audio
Twice World Cup winner Alex Morgan announces retirement
Alex Morgan, a two-time World Cup winner and one of the greatest goal scorers in US women's national team history, announced her retirement from professional football.
All Blacks make four changes for second test vs Springboks
Twenty-one-year-old loose forward Wallace Sititi has been thrust into the spotlight after being named for his first All Blacks start in Sunday's second test against the Springboks. RNZ reporter Jamie… Audio