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Scott Robertson joins Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson talks coaching philosophy, vision and takes your calls on Newstalk ZB.

Spy: Meet Matthew Ridge’s ‘unfiltered’ new broadcasting buddy
His new partner promises banter ‘without boundaries’.

A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?
Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?

Sport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cut
Northland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.

Baseball team under fire for 'fat-shaming' pig mascot name
The St. Paul Saints quickly found out not all were amused by their live pig mascot’s name.

Tainui stand with our wāhine haka stand - Tuku Morgan
Waikato-Tainui supports the Chiefs Manawa Super Rugby Aupiki team.

The Rock's new project hits a personal note
His latest movie is about the idol who kick-started his love of wrestling.

Inside the Rovers: Back to work
Napier City Rovers hit the ground running in their first training session of 2024. Video / Neil Reid

Opinion: Is banning transgender women in sports even a pressing issue?
OPINION: Are the Govt's priorities correct in banning trans athletes from sports?

‘Little Matariki baby’: Shaun and Kayla Johnson welcome second daughter
Born yesterday, she is named Sachi James Johnson.

Spark Sport closure: TVNZ updates on transition, with one hiccup
The telco's online sports service is free for its final month of existence.

Watch: Boomfa! Security guard smashes streaker in epic takedown at Black Caps game
He invaded the pitch during play. Then a security guard handed out instant karma.

Black Ferns Woodman, Wickliffe share wedding photos
Couple celebrate their marriage at the end of a year that brought World Cup success.

Top footballer Michaela Foster celebrates engagement
The footballer is All Blacks coach Ian Foster's daughter.

Boys Get Paid 'goes nuts' - betting syndicate makes $400k in five days, more profits to come
Betting syndicate wins $120k live on air

How the wrong tweet at the wrong time can end your career
How do you stop teenage tweets destroying a career before it's even begun?

'No time for you as a human': Cricket great slams Simon Doull
Simon Doull had a crack at Dale Steyn's appearance on air. It didn't go down well.

All Black Brodie Retallick recovers Insta account, refuses to pay $1000 ransom
All Black Brodie Retallick says he uses a stronger password now.

Jacked Mike Tyson terrifies social media ahead of Roy Jones Jr bout
At 54, Tyson's "in a different kind of shape this time around", awed commentator says.

Why Rugby Australia settled with Folau
Outgoing Rugby Australia chairman reveals reason behind the decision to settle.