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Sports Chat for 13 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports Chat for 13 November 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Aussie burger chain apologises for Piastri podium 'curse'
Australian restaurant chain Grill'd has made a cheeky apology for putting a 'curse' on Oscar Piastri's Formula 1 title hopes.
LA28 puts women's 100m on opening day in athletics-first shake-up
The women's 100m final will headline the first day of competition at the LA 2028 Olympics part of a reshaped schedule that moves athletics into week one.
Racing Bulls sorry for viral 'booing' video
Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls team has apologised for an incident during the podium presentation at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil on Monday.
Breakers finally ignite to blow away Bullets
The Breakers have got back into winning form, beating the Brisbane Bullets 113-84 to record their fourth win of the NBL season.
Early Sports Chat for 13 November 2025
An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Boxing fundraiser cancelled due to potential gang connections
Wairoa Boxing Club is devastated police have declined the permit for a fund-raising fight night, in the week leading up to the event. Bill Hickman reports. Audio
All Blacks v England: Main selection talking points
Who makes Scott Robertson's side for this weekend's clash at Twickenham, asks Jamie Wall.
'Devastated': Boxing club's event permit declined over gang concerns
But police say they have identified several people involved that could lead to confrontations or violence among supporters.
Phoenix women lost more than half of fans last season
The Wellington Phoenix women lost more than half of their attending fans last season. On average the Phoenix had 739 people at their home games at Porirua Park in the 2024/25 A-League Women… Audio
All Blacks take hit ahead of England test with two loose forwards ruled out of tour
The All Blacks have been dealt a blow ahead of this weekend's test against England at Twickenham with two loose forwards heading home.
"Pom Squad' - England rugby team mimic South Africa's tactic
First there was the "Bomb Squad", now there's the "Pom Squad". The English rugby team has taken inspiration from the Springboks ahead of this weekend's clash against the All Blacks at Twickenham… Audio
Wellington Phoenix players happy but fans stay away
The Wellington Phoenix were among the least supported clubs in the A-League Women - losing more than half of their attending fans last season.
Katoa 'recovering well' in Auckland hospital
Tonga Rugby League president says they have been closely monitoring the NRL star's condition.
Manu Samoa hands debut to former Wallaby
Manu Samoa's campaign to secure a spot at the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been bolstered by the inclusion of the former Australian international.
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 12 November
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Frank Lomani on the road to recovery.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025
The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing; A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to… Audio
Charity boxing match cancelled due to local gang tensions
A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to ongoing gang tensions in the Hawke's Bay town. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Sports News for 12 November 2025
The Ferns beat Scotland 80-48 in the second test in Glasgow in their final tune up before facing a tough England side. Audio