Bridget Tunnicliffe
Midday Sports News for 20 October 2025
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
Silver Ferns prepare to face Australian Diamonds
The Australian Diamonds coach has seen all the headlines surrounding the Silver Ferns since the shock suspension of coach Dame Noeline Taurua. But despite all the turmoil she doesn't think the Silver… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 17 October 2025
The Health Minister will consider a law change to prevent further doctors strikes; Kaipara District Council has lodged a complaint to the Department of Internal Affairs about local election… Audio
Silver Ferns head to Australia, but without Dame Noeline Taurua
The Silver Ferns will try and replicate what they did 12 months ago when they stunned Australia to win the Constellation Cup for just the third time. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to… Audio
Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata resigns
Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata has resigned in the wake of coach Dame Noeline Taurua's suspension. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Sports News for 10 October 2025
The All Whites were unable to convert a number of scoring chances as they were beaten 1-nil by Poland. Audio
Silver Ferns attempt to put off court dramas to one side
The Silver Ferns are trying to put off court dramas to one side as they prepare for what will be their toughest test series this year. Over the weekend Netball New Zealand announced that coach Dame… Audio
Netball stand off continues
After a week of meetings to try and break the deadlock, the fate of coach Dame Noeline Taurua is still up in the air. Audio
Midday Sports News for 30 September 2025
Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering has taken aim at the Netball New Zealand Players Association for only focussing on players who had a problem with embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
Silver Fern Grace Nweke stands firm on coach Taurua
Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has made it clear where she stands on the future of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has been following the story and spoke to… Audio
Dame Noeline wants to coach Silver Ferns again
One of Dame Noeline Taurua's inner circle insists that she wants to coach the Silver Ferns again, despite being dramatically stood down. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Silver Ferns one win away from Taini Jamison Trophy
The Silver Ferns can win the Taini Jamison trophy if they beat South Africa in the second Test in Napier tonight. Despite the turmoil surrounding Dame Noeline Taurua's shock departure the Ferns pulled… Audio
All Blacks scoring issues could swing Bledisloe Cup
The All Blacks' ability to score second half tries, could have a major bearing on whether they hold onto the Bledisloe Cup. The All Blacks host Australia at Eden Park this weekend in the first… Audio
USA captain defends plan to pay golfers at Ryder Cup
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley has defended a plan to pay US players at the Ryder Cup. He argued that the break from tradition will bring the prestigious golf competition into "today's age." Sports… Audio
Lawson grabs best result yet in Formula 1
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson finished fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku this morning. Despite the result being the 23-year-old's best to date in Formula 1 he isn't getting too excited just… Audio
Silver Ferns prepare to play Taini Jamison series
Netball New Zealand dropped a bombshell when it announced that Dame Noeline Taurua and her assistant coaches were being stood down for the Taini Jamison series. That series starts on Sunday when the… Audio
