Sam Ackerman

Sam is hot under the collar over the 'heated debate' between a controversial now ex-Warrior and the team owner. Also, we look into the abrupt end of one of New Zealand's top cricketing careers, the… Audio

Sam looks at the importance of unpredictability in Super Rugby, the message behind the Black Ferns selections, examines the Black Caps squad for England and how Lydia Ko's "time of the month"… Audio

Sports commentator Sam Ackerman with his take on the White Ferns World Cup changes, sporting sanctions against Russia, the Winter paralmypics and a week of celebrating some true sporting success… Audio

Sad news coming from the world of sport, Sam discuses the loss of another cult hero in Va'aiga Tuigamala - Inga the Winger, and looks at a big week for New Zealand Cricket. Audio

Sam has the latest action from the Winter Olympics and pays tribute to Rugby league legend Olsen Filipaina. Here's an interview with Olsen on Nine to Noon in 2020. Audio

Nota Bene sing 'The Blessed Son of God' and 'Ding Dong Merrily on High' - Te Radar, Irene Pink, Kennedy Warne, Beau and Sam Ackerman bid farewell to 2021. Audio

Te Radar, Irene Pink, Kennedy Warne and Sam Ackerman bid farewell to 2021. And, we're joined by Wellington chamber choir Nota Bene for some Christmas songs. Audio

The spotlight is on a couple of high performance coaches with the departure of Cycling NZ Sprint coach René Wolff as the investigation into the organisation continues, and criticism of Black Ferns… Audio

Sam gives his take on the head trauma issue resurfacing in rugby amid confirmation that former All Black Carl Hayman's early onset dementia diagnosis. Audio

Sam looks back on Benji Marshall's remarkable rugby league career and says he is easily the most admired NZ player ever in the eyes of most Australians. He also talks to Kathryn about the demise of… Audio

The All Blacks have made a massive 12 changes to the starting 15 that beat Argentina last week - and will still be odds on to do it again. But Sam says it's risky, all momentum gone and this is the… Audio

Sam looks at the debate and complexity around whether athletes deserve special treatment regarding quarantine stays after trip to compete abroad. And it's been announced that all teams for the next… Audio

The Paralympics are underway, Sam looks at the results so far from New Zealand's team of 29 athletes. Swimmer Sophie Pascoe has already added a silver medal to her previous career haul of 16… Audio

Sam surveys the impact of the lockdown across sporting codes, including provincial level, rugby and basketball and internationally, the Paralympic team, the All Blacks and Black Caps whose travel… Audio

Sam discusses the sudden death of cyclist Olivia Podmore and the important conversations about mental health and support for athletes that have come from that. He also looks ahead to the second… Audio