Multimedia journalist Kris Shannon covers cricket, rugby, football and Olympic sports.
I’m Kris Shannon and I’m a Multimedia Sport Journalist. Aged five my football team lost our first game 17-0, so I decided to try journalism. I studied at Massey University in Palmerston North and Wellington before moving to Auckland for my first job at the fledgling APNZ newswire (RIP) in 2011. I wrote about many codes across the Herald titles for six years before enjoying an OE in London, where I worked as a sub-editor on the sport desk at the Daily Express. I then returned to New Zealand and the Herald full-time in 2021, settling into a role centred around cricket, rugby, football and Olympic sports. Sport has been a lifelong passion – despite that early thrashing – and spending the day at a stadium instead of the office is always enjoyable. Highlights include covering the Breakers’ three-peat in Perth, the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Birmingham and, most memorably, Grant Elliott’s six at Eden Park.
'It is difficult': Patel poised to finally carry Black Caps attack
The Black Caps this afternoon begin a run of six straight tests on the subcontinent.
Thirty days of cricket in two months: Black Caps set for subcontinent test
Tim Southee and his side are days away from starting an unprecedented assignment.
World warned after Andrews' double gold: 'She'll keep getting better'
Only two Kiwis have enjoyed a better single Olympics than Ellesse Andrews.
Cruise, Billie Eilish feature in closing ceremony as Games end
All the action from day 16 of the Paris Olympics.
Unbeatable Ellesse Andrews claims second sprint gold
Andrews is simply too fast, too strong and too self-assured to be beaten.
'Hell and back': Tearful Fisher at peace after fourth in K1 final
Aimee Fisher finishes fourth in K1 500 final, missing out on a medal by 0.15 seconds.
Olympics 2024: Kerr wins high jump gold, NZ's third of the day
All the action from day 15 of the Paris Olympics.
Hamish Kerr leaps to history with thrilling high jump gold
Hamish Kerr has become the first New Zealander reach an Olympic podium in the high jump.
The new 100m sprint: Why Kiwis should embrace speed climbing
Kiwi teen Julian David raced into the top eight of speed climbing in his maiden Olympics.
Paris recap: More gold for Carrington and Hoskin, Wesche gets shot put silver
All the action from day 13 of the Paris Olympics.
Alicia Hoskin joins exclusive Kiwi club with double-gold
It will take time for Alicia Hoskin to realise what she has achieved in Paris.
Andrews turns gifts into gold: 'Not many in the world can do that'
The sprint sensation turned the keirin final into a display of her abundant talents.
Golden Day: Paddle and pedal power triumph in Paris
All the action from day 13 of the Paris Olympics.
Olympics 2024: Pursuit team claim silver, Eliza out of medals
Dame Lisa Carrington and Aimee Fisher are set to battle it out.
Historic silver just the beginning for pursuit team
Ally Wollaston and her teammates were surprised to learn a first was within their sights.
Vice-champions d'escrime: An afternoon at the best Olympic venue
On the hottest day of the Olympics, there is no cooler place to be than the Grand Palais.
Olympics Day 11: Gender-row boxer Imane Khelif wins semifinal bout
Khelif dominated her semifinal bout.
'I'll be thinking about it a long time': Hurt to linger for Luuka Jones
Competing in her fifth and likely last Games, the Kiwi was cruelly denied a shot at gold.
Olympics 2024: Gold and silver for NZ, Kiwi triathletes sick after swimming in Seine
All the action from day 10 at the Paris Games.
'Am I actually winning this thing?' Flawless Butcher wins gold
Butcher dominated Britain's world number one to claim a stunning result.
Olympics 2024: Paris' worst fears as E. coli rules triathlete out of Games
All the action you may have missed from day nine of the Paris Olympics 2024.
'How do you want to fail': Tom Walsh pushes past his pain
The two-time Olympic bronze medallist was unable to add a third in Paris.
‘She’s a born racer’: Behind the game face taking Ellesse Andrews towards gold
The Kiwi cyclist explains the relentless mentality she hopes will bring victory in Paris.
‘I let one go’: Zoe Hobbs' heartbreak after missing 100m final
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day eight.
'I'm looking forward to a cuddle': Twigg follows silver with family reunion
Emma Twigg spent six weeks away from her 2-year-old son leading up to the Olympics.
Emma Twigg adds silver to late-in-life medal surge
Eight years after retiring from rowing, Emma Twigg has raced to a second Olympic medal.
'It's devastating': Schmidt's medal hopes crash to the floor
Answers were hard to find as Dylan Schmidt came off the trampoline in search of a medal.
Olympic drama: 30-man brawl mars France's victory celebration
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day seven.
The reason behind rowers' medal spree - with more yet to come
A now-familiar sight was was once again seen at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium.
Watch: Gold medal-winning Black Ferns Sevens arrive home
The Black Ferns Sevens have touched down with their golden haul.
Two sister acts highlight four's sprint for bronze
A special day for the Kiwi rowing team was even more momentous for two families.
Kris Shannon: Equestrian is joyous to watch but it should be banned
The best of the worst of equestrian has been seen within a week at these Olympics.
Olympics 2024: Canada reach quarters despite spying penalty
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day five.
Wilde eyeing greater tests - and complete Olympic medal set
The battle between Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee for triathlon supremacy may soon be paused.
'This jersey's not coming off': Black Ferns get their fairy tale
Two departing Black Ferns Sevens legends bid farewell to the team in triumphant style.
Hayden Wilde suffers triathlon heartbreak
The Kiwi has once more been beaten by his good friend and great rival.
Olympics 2024: Greatest team ever? NZ's golden side
Live updates of all the action from the Paris Olympics on day four.
Olympics 2024: Red hot Black Ferns Sevens eye gold
All the action from day three at the Paris Games.
'Heartbroken' Sam Gaze suffers more Olympic misfortune
A 'horrible, terrible, not good enough' start has seen the Kiwi remain without a medal.
'I'm a better swimmer than that': Clareburt wonders where it went wrong
Medal hopeful Lewis Clareburt cut a disconsolate figure moments after touching the wall.
Clareburt can't end long Kiwi drought in the pool
New Zealand’s long wait for an Olympic swimming medal is set to go on.
Fairweather all but forgotten in 'race the world is watching'
The Kiwi wasn't out of place in the 400 free final but almost an afterthought to her foes.
'I can race fast again': Lewis Clareburt chasing the clock after tough times
The Kiwi swimmer is ready to end this country's 28-year medal drought in the Olympic pool.
Bienvenue à Paris: The Olympic Games begin in soggy but spectacular style
After an aggressively French celebration, the 33rd Olympiad is officially under way.
Can a Kiwi make a splash in swimming’s race of the century?
Erika Fairweather is a medal chance in one of the most highly anticipated Olympic events.
Olympics 2024: 'Boys are in tears' - NZ Sevens side out in thriller
The All Blacks Sevens are out before the Opening Ceremony.
Over before it began: Sevens suffer heartbreaking defeat
A crushing result for a group who had hoped to improve on the silver medal from Tokyo.
'Super disappointed': Canada front media after Olympic spying scandal
Live updates of the action from Paris.
Who will be New Zealand's flag bearer in Paris?
The New Zealand team have plenty of options to carry the flag.
Power-ranking: Unveiling the best (and worst) Olympic sports
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, we correctly rank 35 sports at the 33rd Games.
Old dog Taylor excited by Razor's new tricks
The veteran hooker is more aware than most about how much has changed for the All Blacks.
All Whites claim Nations Cup
The All Whites have overcome Vanuatu to win the Oceania Nations Cup for the sixth time.
Kiwi triathlete thinks he can crack rival and claim Olympic gold
Hayden Wilde is confident of outracing Alex Yee – and the prospect of a swim in the Seine.
Player ratings: The best and the rest from Super Rugby final
The Blues had standouts all over the field. The Chiefs, not so much.
Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson
OPINION: The situation provides a chance to reflect on what might have been.
'We need to be lot better': Black Caps' hopes hang by a thread
The Black Caps’ loss to Afghanistan made some unwanted history for Kane Williamson's side.
Black Caps capitulate against Afghanistan
The Black Caps began their T20 World Cup by crashing to a historic defeat by Afghanistan.
Underdone Black Caps facing 'one of the best' bowling attacks
New Zealand belatedly begin their T20 World Cup against a dangerous Afghanistan today.
Olympics countdown: Key questions ahead of Paris
Medal hopes, mascots and b-boys - there are many questions to be answered in Paris.
Crusaders veterans help keep hopes alive
The Crusaders have ended a dismal campaign with the win they required.
Olympics countdown: The team helping Lewis Clareburt chase history
The swimmer is seeking an Olympic medal after setting a world-leading time in the 400IM.
Olympics countdown: A look inside our elite sprint cycling team
A quiet morning in Cambridge is enlivened by one of the most electrifying sights in sport.
Injury-ravaged Warriors stun reigning premiers
Facing immense adversity, the Warriors recorded one of their most famous recent wins.
Bandwagoners' guide for the biggest game in Phoenix history
With all welcome aboard, we have a handy cheat sheet to get you ready for Saturday night.
Highlanders outclass Crusaders to snap three-year duck
The Highlanders had lost their last 19 derbies before handing their rivals another blow.
Chiefs waltz to another win over Moana Pasifika
The Chiefs moved to third in Super Rugby after an uninspiring encounter at Mt Smart.
More misery for Crusaders as Reds make history
David Havili’s switch to No 10 couldn't stop the Crusaders from crashing to another loss.
'Change or be left behind': Southee embraces T20 scoring explosion
Tim Southee is well aware of just how different the shortest form has become.
'Made it easier for us': The injury that cemented Black Caps' squad
Coach Gary Stead and selector Sam Wells had the toughest call taken out of their hands.
Hurricanes unable to break Brumbies hoodoo
The Hurricanes saw their winning streak emphatically ended in Canberra on Saturday.
Back-up Black Caps aim to play their way into World Cup plans
The five-match T20 series with Pakistan is New Zealand's last before naming their squad.
Black Ferns skipper calls for Aupiki to merge with Australia
Ruahei Demant celebrated the Super Rugby Aupiki title by issuing a plea for the future.
Hurricanes show heart to stay perfect
The Hurricanes have an elusive second Super Rugby title fixed within their sights.
'I love hitting sixes': New Black Cap plans to attack
Tim Robinson finds it addicting to hit the ball as far as he can.
'Golden three days': Captaincy caps dream spell for Bracewell
After the slow grind of recovery, Michael Bracewell's luck changed in a hurry last month.