Sport
Sports News for 17 May 2024
American Xander Schauffle shot a course record 9-under-par 62 in the opening round of golf's PGA Championship at Valhalla to take the clubhouse lead. Audio
Sizzling Schauffele grabs early lead at PGA Championship, Ryan Fox off the pace
Xander Schauffele set the early pace in the opening round of the PGA Championship, making the turn at Valhalla Golf Club with a sizzling five-under as the Olympic champion looked to atone for a shock…
A Phoenix capacity crowd could make a difference
Phoenix captain Alex Rufer says his side deserves a full house for Saturday night's A-League semi-final second leg against Melbourne Victory.
Ranfurly Shield back in circulation after being fixed
Seven months after it was broken in two in what was described as "an accident" by the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union, the Ranfurly Shield is back in circulation. Hawke's Bay Rugby chief executive Jay… Audio
Early Sports Chat for 17 May 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Phoenix defender Sam Sutton on club's season
History beckons for the Wellington Phoenix who are one win away from qualifying for their first ever A-League grand final. Defender Sam Sutton spoke to Barry Guy. Audio
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe wins Giro d'Italia stage 12
Frenchman Julian Alaphilippe's early break paid off and he bravely held off the chasers for his win.
Sports News for 17 May 2024
American Xander Schauffele has set the early pace in the opening round of the PGA Championship, taking the clubhouse lead with a 9 under par 62 in Kentucky. Audio
Injured Black Caps Allen, Conway on course for T20 World Cup
Black Caps coach Gary Stead is confident of having a fully fit squad when the team departs for the Caribbean for next month's Twenty20 World Cup.
Swiatek reaches Italian Open final, Gauff, Routliffe to face Chinese pair in doubles
World number one Iga Swiatek marched into her third Italian Open final as she beat US third seed Coco Gauff 6-4 6-3 in the first semi-final.
Pacific Waves 17 May 2024
Four people have died in New Caledonia amid escalating unrest, The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission is preparing to give Bougainvilleans living away from home a chance to have their say… Audio
Netball: Major blow to Southern Steel veteran
The Southern Steel have been dealt a major blow with former Silver Fern midcourter Shannon Saunders ruled out of the remainder of the ANZ Premiership through injury.
Silver Ferns coach to have a quick stint in Australia
Dame Noeline Taurua will join successful Australian Super Netball side, the NSW Swifts, as a specialist coach.
Five Phoenix players recognised by peers in A League team of the year
Five Phoenix players have been named in the A-League players team of the year.
Sports History NZ: Tom Abercrombie
For Sports History NZ today our guest has recently called time on one of the most decorated careers in New Zealand basketball. Audio
Watch: Your chance to race like an Olympic cyclist
The New Zealand Olympic team is inviting kiwis to see what it will be like to race in Paris.
Counting down to the business end of Super Rugby Pacific
All the team lists, kick-off times and news for week 13 off Super Rugby Pacific.
Midday Sports News for 16 May 2024
The Crusaders coach Rob Penney insists he's not mired in soul searching after last week's loss to the Highlanders and says he's determined to help the side keep their Super Rugby playoff hopes alive.
…Moana Pasifika fight for chance at playoff
Despite a season of disruption, Moana Pasifika are still in the hunt for a Super Rugby Pacific playoff berth.
Coll through to World Championship semis
Paul Coll has booked his place in the semi-finals of the PSA World Tour Championships.