Sport
Firsts, Favourites and Funerals: Scotty Stevenson
Scotty 'Sumo' Stevenson has been commenting on and writing about major sporting events for the past 20 years. He joins Summer Weekends to talk about the highlights and lowlights, and to play songs… Audio
Darts sensation lands record-breaking $47m sponsorship deal
It is being reported by British media as the largest sponsorship agreement in darts history.
2026 sporting bucket list - the year's biggest events
FIFA Football World Cup and Winter Olympics top the bill of sporting extravaganzas in the new year.
Breakers embarrassed on home court
The Breakers have been destroyed by the Sydney Kings in their latest NBL game.
'Definitely an inspiration': Ritchie eyes next challenge after erasing legend's record
The Kiwi teen is settling into Penn State University, after eclipsing a long-coveted junior standard over 800 metres.
Top seed survives major scare, advances to ASB Classic semi
Elina Svitolina beat British qualifier Sonay Kartal to advance to the final four at Auckland.
'In God's timing': Tonga's Katoa back at training two months after head injury
His Melbourne Storm club has posted video of the league star taking part in pre-season passing drills.
Hundreds of young cricketers battle heat for annual tournament
The camps have been running since 1979 and Hawke's Bay Cricket Association's boss says scorching heats won't stop it.
Adi Ashok excited to get India gig for Black Caps
Black Caps leg spinner Adi Ashok can't wait for the excitement of cricket in India, the country of his birth.
Australia underlines its Ashes dominance over England
Analysis: So 4-1 it is, a scoreline that spares no blushes in its appraisal of England.
Tennis body admits mistake in granting wildcard to 'worst-ever' debutant
The player's struggles with the basics of tennis at a tournament went viral on social media.
Lacklustre Arsenal held to dour 0-0 draw by Liverpool
Arsenal missed the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League in a turgid 0-0 draw with champions Liverpool.
Paekakariki Surf Club hosts lifesaving championships
The central North Island regional surf lifesaving championships are currently taking place on the Kapiti Coast, hosted by the Paekakariki Surf Lifesaving club. Matt Warren has been a volunteer with… Audio
I'm no mug, says Spurs boss after Arsenal cup gaffe
Thomas Frank says it would have been "really stupid" for him to intentionally drink from an Arsenal-branded coffee cup.
English cricket captain in Wellington nightclub fracas
Harry Brook says he's "deeply sorry" and has been fined £30,000.
Why Aaron Gate won't defend his Commonwealth Games titles
Four years ago, the cyclist made history by becoming the first New Zealander to win four gold medals at a Commonwealth Games.
'Shows just how powerful this sport has become': Biggest Waka Ama Nationals in history to begin
A record number of paddlers will take part in one of the biggest sporting events in Aotearoa.
Australia win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph
The match was the last for Australia's Usman Khawaja, who debuted in the 2010-11 Ashes.
Filipino trailblazer storms into ASB Classic quarters
Alexandra Eala dropped just two games in a dominant victory.