Winston Aldworth is Head of Sport for NZME, working alongside New Zealand’s best sports journalists in the radio and publishing teams.
I’ve been a journalist since 1999, and have worked in newsrooms from Invercargill to Fleet Street. In that time, I’ve done pretty much everything a journalist can do, from death knocks to interviewing Prime Ministers, reviewing first class travel and – inevitably – defaming someone. This is my second stint in the NZME sports team – and it’s a privilege to work with a dynamic team of brilliant, young journalists. Journalism is terrific fun; of all the journalism you can do, sport is the best.
Have your say: Did Phoenix midfielder deserve a red card against Auckland?
Alex Rufer's act was shown a yellow, but did it deserve more?
All Blacks player ratings: Who performed best in scrappy win?
Which loose forward rated highest? And who was the backline star that underwhelmed?
Five key factors: How Britannia launched America's Cup comeback
Ineos Britannia won both races this morning to cut Team NZ's lead in half.
Wallabies player ratings: The standout performers for Joe Schmidt’s beaten side
OPINION: How did Joe Schmidt's men rate after a remarkable late charge?
All Blacks player ratings: Who starred in slim win?
How the All Blacks rated in their 31-28 win over the Wallabies.
Watch: UFC star Israel Adesanya challenged to fight on K Rd, alleges racial abuse
The former champion can be heard telling the man to 'walk away'.
All Blacks v South Africa player ratings: How both teams fared in Ellis Park thriller
Assessing the performances in Sunday's 31-27 defeat.
Player ratings: Which All Black got a 9?
How the Herald rated the All Blacks and the Pumas.
ABs’ early exit from Olympics Sevens highlights absurdity of games schedule
Throwing a few sports out would allow the most worthy to be run within the 16-day window.
Player ratings: The debutant who scored highest in San Diego
Assessing the performances in the All Blacks’ test victory over Fiji in San Diego.
All Blacks v England: Player ratings from a tense test match
Assessing the best – and worst – of the performances in a tough opening test.
The Sotutu curse: Talented No 8 follows in father's footsteps - Opinion
Like father, like son.
Top 60 All Blacks of the professional era ranked
How Sir Michael Jones compares to the likes of Richie McCaw in the legends list.
Editorial: How Auckland could step up for Super Rugby’s failing show
EDITORIAL: Super Round needs a destination to be its hero.
When Wagner steamed in: A love letter to a defining player
Talismanic bowler brought remarkable energy to side.
Six talking points ahead of Moana Pasifika's season
The Islanders have another tough Super Rugby Pacific campaign ahead.
Pacific rugby's all-time First XV: The legend that didn't make the cut
Picking the best from Super Rugby's rich history of Pacific players.
The crucial rule for anybody considering wearing a mankini
With Aussie equestrian Shane Rose wearing the dreaded cossie, here's all you need to know
Bledisloe's new chapter: Schmidt v Razor ignites rivalry
Joe Schmidt's arrival at the Wallabies is great for the Bledisloe.
Razor's right: Why we should let All Blacks play overseas
Opinion: The ban on offshore players appears to have outlived its relevance.
In defence of David Warner: Why Kiwis should stop hating Aussie star
Opinion: Dislike of Aussie has more to do with cricket class divide than his personality.
From safes to cellphones: 13 travel mistakes even experts make
Even seasoned travellers make silly mistakes. Learn from us so you don't have to.
Eddie, Rassie and the golden age of rugby coaching dramas
International rugby coaches are suddenly fun to follow.
Plans for 20,000-seat temporary stadium in Viaduct
A temporary venue would allow city leaders time to develop another permanent site.
American billionaire’s ambition can boost pathways for footballers
OPINION: The signs are promising that Foley will be a different kind of owner.
Editorial: Fifa’s move to Saudi Arabia smells of sportswashing
OPINION: Our editorial on Saudi Arabia being in line to host the 2034 men's World Cup.
Why fans need to stop blaming Barnes and get on with life
OPINION: Sports enthusiasts need to encourage a culture that supports match officials.
Rugby World Cup final: The moments that mattered
A look at the key moments from this morning's RWC final.
Why we need to beat the Boks for a complete set of RWC titles
Rugby's greatest rivalry is bigger than this tournament.
What the coalition negotiations can learn from the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup final offers a more clear-cut method of finding a winner.
Springboks v England: What the All Blacks will learn from key moments
Here’s what the All Blacks coaching staff might have been looking out for.
All Blacks v Argentina: Moments that mattered
A look at the key moments from this morning's RWC semifinal.
How Ian Foster is rewriting the final pages of his legacy
All Blacks coach will want his legacy to go further than the Irish scalp.
Political football: Which New Zealand politicians would make the First XV?
With so much focus on the All Blacks, what about the best of NZ's politicians?
Rugby World Cup: Team of the quarter-finals
Big names make the list after stunning matches.
The definitive moments from All Blacks' quarter-final triumph
Looking at the key moments from this morning's RWC quarter-final.
The scam website that could rip off All Blacks fans
A convincing-looking website promises livestreams of All Blacks matches.
All Blacks v Italy: The minutes that mattered
Looking at the key moments from this morning's RWC match
All Blacks v Namibia: The minutes that mattered
Roigard's dash; de Groot's howler; monster scrums
How the players rated in All Blacks' defeat against France
Breaking down the All Blacks' performances in their Rugby World Cup opener against France
Winners & Losers: Come back David Cunliffe, all is forgiven
OPINION: Women's sport - and men's sport - is better off when these creeps move on.
Rugby World Cup: Hansen’s Wallaby shift could work against his legacy
Hansen's Aussie move flies in the face of his proud history with the All Blacks
On form: The best XV players in the Rugby Championship
Winston Aldworth picks the best XV from all the players on show during the Rugby Champs.
Player ratings: The best and the rest from All Blacks v Wallabies
See who starred in the All Blacks' test against Australia.
Winston Aldworth: The only game that really matters for Eddie Jones
In a World Cup year, you only need to beat the All Blacks once to mark out your legacy.
Eight All Blacks make our best XV of the Rugby Championship so far
Winston Aldworth runs through the best XV after the first two weeks of the tournament.
Editorial: It’s Fifa World Cup time, but can NZ rise to the occasion?
OPINION: The biggest boost would be a thrilling win to the hosts on Thursday.
Player ratings: The best and the rest from ABs v Boks
See who starred in the All Blacks' convincing win over the Springboks.
Bad omen: The All Blacks selections that could be a World Cup worry
OPINION: All Blacks fans don’t usually notice the omens until after a tragedy has passed.
Every All Blacks World Cup jersey ranked - from the greatest to the worst
How does the latest kit rate alongside classic collars and tummy-huggers?
Winston Aldworth: Leading players must speak out on referee abuse
OPINION: All Blacks and Chiefs captain Sam Cane should have supported Ben O’Keeffe.
Opinion: Super Rugby final - Anyone but the Crusaders
Red-and-black machine are beloved at home. Less so away...
From safes to cellphones: 13 travel mistakes even experts make
Even seasoned travellers make silly mistakes. Learn from us so you don't have to.
OPINION: NZR's absurd coaching process unfair to Foster - Winston Aldworth
Choosing who coaches the All Blacks after the World Cup should be done after the World Cup
Opinion: Dave Rennie axing a warning to others
OPINION: Secretive meetings ahead of replacement are just what they look like.
Tennis: Raising the roof on Auckland tournament
OPINION: The same debate over the ASB Classic venue has played out in the past.
Goalmouth Scramble: The dream final scenarios at the Fifa World Cup
Who do we want to see on the big stage?
Goalmouth Scramble: Sneak preview of Fifa boss' 2030 World Cup speech
OPINION: An advance preview of Fifa boss' opening speech at the 2030 World Cup.
Player ratings: The Black Ferns' best in World Cup triumph
Winston Aldworth rates all the players in the Black Ferns’ brilliant 34-31 victory.
All Blacks v Black Ferns: How punters preferred women’s rugby to men’s
TAB had bigger turnover from Women's Rugby World Cup than Cardiff test.
Winston Aldworth: NZR playing catch up with rule changes to protect players’ heads
OPINION: New rules are a small but worthy effort in right direction
Player ratings: How All Blacks performed against Japan
How the players fared against the Brave Blossoms.
Selecting the final XV from the Rugby Championship
After the final round of the Rugby Championship, we pick a top XV from all four nations
All Blacks dominate our Rugby Championship XV
After the latest round of rugby, we pick the best players from all four nations.
Form XV: The best players from Rugby Championship - two ABs make our list
Picking the best players from all four nations in the Rugby Championship so far.
Player report card: Rating every All Black from the first five tests of 2022
Winston Aldworth rates every All Black who featured in the first five tests of the year.
English rugby writer says Ian Foster's men performed well but he should still go
Stuart Barnes salutes All Blacks victory over Springboks.
Player ratings: The best and worst from All Blacks v South Africa
How the players rated in All Blacks win over South Africa at Ellis Park.
Player ratings: The best and worst from All Blacks v South Africa
How the players rated in the All Blacks loss to South Africa.
Sam Cane 'not good enough for Italy': English rugby writer slams ABs - again
All Blacks captain wouldn't even make it into the Italian starting XV, says rugby pundit.
World XV: The best players from July rugby series - one All Black makes the cut
We pick the best players from the July international rugby fixtures.
ABs' era-defining loss: Ranking the top teams in world rugby from the weekend
Rating the performances of all teams from the weekend's eight major rugby tests.
'Something has gone wrong': English writer says Foster and Cane must go to save ABs
Englishman said Crusaders coach Scott Robertson can 'galvanise a great rugby country'.
The top 10 teams from the weekend of international rugby - why ABs aren't on top
OPINION: Ranking the top teams in world rugby after the weekend of international footy.
Player ratings: The best and worst from All Blacks v Ireland
Player ratings from the first test between the All Blacks and Ireland.
All Blacks v Ireland: All you need to know
What you need to know ahead of the first test against Ireland.
Scott Barrett's move to No 6: The troubled history of All Blacks positional changes
A look at the All Blacks' recent history of positional switches in big games.
All you need to know: State of Origin II
What Kiwis need to know ahead of tonight's second State of Origin match
Super Rugby player ratings: Where it went wrong for Blues
How the players rated in Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park.
Player ratings: The best and worst from All Whites in heartbreaking loss
Rating the All Whites performances in their 1-0 loss to Costa Rica.