Joe Porter
Race for Super Rugby finals heats up
The race for the Super Rugby finals is well and truly on after the Chiefs beat the Crusaders in Christchurch in a top of the table clash over the weekend. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin… Audio
Black Ferns take on Australia in first test of the year
The Black Ferns kick off their journey towards the 2025 World Cup on Saturday night with their first test of the year against Australia in Newcastle. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more. Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
Moana Pasifika took a thrilling win against the Highlanders to edge into the playoff spots. More disappointment for Liam Lawson after the Miami Grand Prix, while the Black Sevens cap a stellar season… Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
Liam Lawson has a disappointing return to the Racing Bulls at the Japanese Grand Prix. Joe previews the Super Rugby Aupiki final is this weekend - who is the favourite? In the men's competition, Moana… Audio
Super Rugby upsets continue as Moana Pasifika beat Crusaders
This Super Rugby season continues to be the tightest in recent memory with a huge upset over the weekend and an Australian team at the top of the standings. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Alexa… Audio
Crusaders hand Blues heavy defeat
The Blues are officially in crisis mode after slumping to yet another defeat - this time a 42-19 loss to their oldest rivals. RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Midday Sports News for 21 March 2025
All Whites striker Kosta Barbarouses says getting to play at a FIFA World Cup is one of the last boxes he wants to tick off in his career. Audio
Sports correspondent Joe Porter
The Black Caps lose cricket's Champions Trophy final and coach Gary Stead is pondering his future. In Super Rugby Pacific there were big wins for Moana Pacifica and Fijian Drua with an Australian side… Audio
Matatu out to make amends in Super Rugby Aupiki
Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off this weekend, Joe Porter caught up with Matatu captain Alana Bremner Audio
Highlanders pull off massive upset with win over the Blues
Despite being down to 13 men at one stage and without any props, the Highlanders have pulled off a massive 29-21 upset win over the Blues in Dunedin. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Close games mark opening round of Super Rugby Pacific
Super Rugby Pacific kicked off this weekend. This season the competition has been reduced to 11 teams and a new playoff format. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Super Rugby Pacific is back
Super Rugby Pacific kicks off tonight with the Crusaders hosting the Hurricanes in Christchurch before the Highlanders take on the Waratahs in Sydney. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more. Audio
Daily sports chat
Sports reporter Joe Porter talks about Black Caps cricket tri series final Audio
NZ Rugby taking legal action against INEOS
New Zealand Rugby is taking legal action against global petrochemical company INEOS over what it says is a breach of their sponsorship agreement. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sport with Joe Porter
RNZ Sports reporter, Joe Porter, previews the opening round of Super Rugby this weekend. Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 February 2025
Wanaka snowborader Zoi Sadowski Synnott has won her second world cup title in a week after claiming gold at the Aspen Big Air. Audio
Sports News for 17th January 2025
The Breakers have snapped a four game losing streak but they don't have much time to bask in the victory with less than 48 hours between games. Audio
Sports News for 17 January 2025
The Breakers coach Petteri Koponen concedes he'd almost forgotten what winning feels like as his side snapped a four game losing streak in the NBL. Audio
Sports Chat for 16 January 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 16 January 2025
Novak Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer's record for the most major singles matches played as he reached the Australian Open third round, while men's second seed Alexander Zverev and two time defending… Audio