Sport
Booze ban for French Tennis Open
The French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to end unruly behaviour.
Sports News for 31 May 2024
The Wellington Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen has been linked with a move to the English Premiership. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 31 May 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Phoenix keeper linked with move to Premier League
Paulsen, who has impressed in his two seasons as the Phoenix stopper, is on the radar of a number of clubs.
Dan Carter and Richie McCaw among rugby stars behind new charity
A group of current and former rugby players from around the world launched a charity aimed at helping players have healthy and fulfilling lives when they leave the sport.
Sports News for 31 May 2024
The French Open has stopped fans drinking alcohol in the stands in a bid to end unruly behaviour. Audio
NZR's provincial unions vote to stay put – what happens now?
Promises and threats were made over this now seriously divisive situation.
New Zealand rugby's civil war
Provincial rugby unions voted to reject New Zealand Rugby's proposal for a governance change, putting them on a collision course with the Players' Association. Audio
Top of the football world: The history of the beautiful game in France
In France, football is a way of life - and it just so happens they're very, very good at it, says author Tom Williams. Audio
First-time Football Ferns coach takes control in murky circumstances
The Football Ferns are on a seven-match unbeaten run and beyond the Japan friendlies are looking to the Olympics.
Warriors eye home sellout record
The Warriors will just need to fill the stadium in their final three games to reach 14 consecutive sellouts for the season.
NZR stoush rumbles on
The fight for governance change at New Zealand Rugby looks set to rumble with provincial unions comfortable with the prospect of the Players Association breaking away. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was at… Audio
Netball: Tonga names youthful side for Pacific series
The Talas netball team that will defend the Pacific Netball Series 2024 title in Brisbane next weekend will include eight under-21 players.
Provincial Unions not scared by threats to divide NZ Rugby
Threats from the Players' Association to split from New Zealand Rugby will not faze the Provincial Unions.
Boxing: Usyk v Fury rematch confirmed for December
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to meet in a rematch on 21 December, according to the chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority.
Melbourne Rebels axed after Rugby Australia reject rescue deal
The team has been in administration since January with debts of A$23 million.
Midday Sports News for 30 May 2024
as you may have heard in the news a proposal to radically revamp New Zealand Rugby's governance structure has failed to be approved but a proposal to modify provincial representation has been. Audio
Provincial Unions Reject Rugby Proposal
A proposal to radically revamp New Zealand Rugby's governance structure has failed to be approved. Audio
Major vote on the future of NZ Rugby
A vote on the biggest change in New Zealand rugby governance in the sport's professional history is happening this morning. Audio
Sports Chat for 30 May 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio