https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/rss NZME Mon, 25 May 2026 05:25:17 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-event-resumes-after-photographer-injured-in-wildlife-encounter/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-event-resumes-after-photographer-injured-in-wildlife-encounter/ Finals day at the World Surf League’s New Zealand Pro has resumed following a four-hour holding period after the league’s in-water photographer Ed Sloane was injured in a wildlife encounter. Mon, 25 May 2026 01:56:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nrl-warriors-fear-roger-tuivasa-sheck-acl-rupture-in-dragons-win/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nrl-warriors-fear-roger-tuivasa-sheck-acl-rupture-in-dragons-win/ Roger Tuivasa-Sheck’s NRL career could be over with fears the centre has ruptured his ACL. Mon, 25 May 2026 01:17:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/liam-lawson-finishes-seventh-at-canadian-grand-prix-kimi-antonelli-wins-fourth-straight/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/liam-lawson-finishes-seventh-at-canadian-grand-prix-kimi-antonelli-wins-fourth-straight/ Alex Powell is a sports journalist for the NZ Herald. He has been a sports journalist since 2016. Sun, 24 May 2026 20:08:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/all-waikato-junior-league-games-cancelled-after-fights-and-abuse-from-adults/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/all-waikato-junior-league-games-cancelled-after-fights-and-abuse-from-adults/ All junior rugby league games in the Waikato have been called off today after a string of violent incidents at matches, including adults fighting in carparks and threats made against junior referees. Sun, 24 May 2026 01:55:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-victory-parade-mayor-wayne-brown-urges-fans-to-pack-queen-st-today/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-victory-parade-mayor-wayne-brown-urges-fans-to-pack-queen-st-today/ Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is urging Auckland FC fans to attend today’s victory parade, where the team will show off the A-League trophy. Sat, 23 May 2026 21:44:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-v-sydney-fc-steve-corica-felt-his-side-would-win-the-competition-after-elimination-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-v-sydney-fc-steve-corica-felt-his-side-would-win-the-competition-after-elimination-final/ Steve Corica has led Auckland FC to their first A-League title and his third against the team he won two with as a coach. Sat, 23 May 2026 21:07:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-v-sydney-fc-home-heroes-as-auckland-take-a-league-grand-final/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/auckland-fc-v-sydney-fc-home-heroes-as-auckland-take-a-league-grand-final/ Auckland FC have reached their Everest. Sat, 23 May 2026 20:49:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/formula-1-live-updates-liam-lawson-looks-to-bounce-back-in-canadian-grand-prix-qualifying/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/formula-1-live-updates-liam-lawson-looks-to-bounce-back-in-canadian-grand-prix-qualifying/ All the action, as Liam Lawson returns to track in qualifying for Formula One’s Canadian Grand Prix. Sat, 23 May 2026 20:23:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/formula-1-liam-lawson-summoned-to-stewards-as-car-failure-brings-early-end-to-canada-grand-prix-practice/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/formula-1-liam-lawson-summoned-to-stewards-as-car-failure-brings-early-end-to-canada-grand-prix-practice/ Liam Lawson’s Canada sprint qualifying session was over before it began, after the Kiwi’s Racing Bulls suffered terminal damage in practice. Fri, 22 May 2026 20:11:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nrl-warriors-secure-tanah-boyd-s-future-as-halfback-commits-until-end-of-2029/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/nrl-warriors-secure-tanah-boyd-s-future-as-halfback-commits-until-end-of-2029/ The Warriors’ worst-kept secret has been confirmed: Tanah Boyd has signed to remain at the Auckland club until the end of the 2029 NRL season.  Fri, 22 May 2026 00:14:52 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-serena-woodall-s-road-to-racing-with-team-nz-in-first-preliminary-regatta-on-the-up/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-serena-woodall-s-road-to-racing-with-team-nz-in-first-preliminary-regatta-on-the-up/ When Serena Woodall returned to New Zealand late last year, she had only intended to be home for three weeks. Thu, 21 May 2026 08:53:32 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/joseph-parker-drug-test-boxer-claims-his-sample-was-contaminated-as-he-awaits-ukad-judgement/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/joseph-parker-drug-test-boxer-claims-his-sample-was-contaminated-as-he-awaits-ukad-judgement/ Joseph Parker has vehemently professed his innocence, suggesting he was contaminated, and hopes a judgement for his failed drug test will soon allow him to resume his boxing career. Thu, 21 May 2026 01:59:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/chanel-harris-tavita-signs-new-warriors-deal-to-stay-until-2027/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/chanel-harris-tavita-signs-new-warriors-deal-to-stay-until-2027/ Chanel Harris-Tavita has stretched his stay with the New Zealand Warriors to an eighth season after signing a one-year contract extension to the end of the 2027 NRL season. Thu, 21 May 2026 01:52:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-athena-pathway-capsize-during-practice-racing-for-preliminary-regatta-in-cagliari/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-athena-pathway-capsize-during-practice-racing-for-preliminary-regatta-in-cagliari/ At their first opportunity to line up in fleet racing of the new America’s Cup cycle, one of the eight crews on the water was forced to call it an early day.  Thu, 21 May 2026 01:25:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/silver-fern-catherine-hall-ruled-out-for-anz-premiership-season-after-injury-in-doubt-for-commonwealth-games/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/silver-fern-catherine-hall-ruled-out-for-anz-premiership-season-after-injury-in-doubt-for-commonwealth-games/ The Silver Ferns defender Catherine Hall is in doubt for the Commonwealth Games after suffering a devastating ankle injury. Thu, 21 May 2026 01:25:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-team-australia-challenge-take-over-old-team-nz-ac75-te-rehutai/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/america-s-cup-team-australia-challenge-take-over-old-team-nz-ac75-te-rehutai/ Glenn Ashby has fond memories of the 36th America’s Cup. Wed, 20 May 2026 02:10:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/black-caps-v-england-devon-conway-s-delight-at-new-zealand-s-whopping-test-match-schedule/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/black-caps-v-england-devon-conway-s-delight-at-new-zealand-s-whopping-test-match-schedule/ In a world where the white ball has taken over at the highest level, a crammed 12 months of test cricket is welcome news to Black Caps opener Devon Conway. Tue, 19 May 2026 02:05:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/manchester-city-manager-pep-guardiola-tipped-to-step-down-at-end-of-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/manchester-city-manager-pep-guardiola-tipped-to-step-down-at-end-of-season/ Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports. Tue, 19 May 2026 01:21:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/tottenham-relegation-battle-what-spurs-need-to-stay-in-premier-league/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/tottenham-relegation-battle-what-spurs-need-to-stay-in-premier-league/ West Ham’s 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left Tottenham realistically only needing one more point to win the battle for Premier League survival, while Bruno Fernandes made history in Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest overnight. Sun, 17 May 2026 21:30:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/newcastle-v-sydney-fc-auckland-fc-to-host-a-league-grand-final-as-sydney-eliminate-newcastle/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/newcastle-v-sydney-fc-auckland-fc-to-host-a-league-grand-final-as-sydney-eliminate-newcastle/ The A-League Men grand final is coming to Auckland. Sat, 16 May 2026 21:07:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/white-ferns-v-england-result-new-zealand-win-in-cardiff-square-series-in-suzie-bates-farewell/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/white-ferns-v-england-result-new-zealand-win-in-cardiff-square-series-in-suzie-bates-farewell/ Live updates of the third One-Day International between the White Ferns and England, from Cardiff’s Sofia Gardens. Sat, 16 May 2026 20:57:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-billy-stairmand-eyes-next-phase-of-career-after-competing-on-top-tour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/world-surf-league-raglan-billy-stairmand-eyes-next-phase-of-career-after-competing-on-top-tour/ Billy Stairmand has ticked all the boxes. Sat, 16 May 2026 20:48:30 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/sam-kerr-to-leave-chelsea-and-miss-auckland-eden-park-fixture-in-august/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/sam-kerr-to-leave-chelsea-and-miss-auckland-eden-park-fixture-in-august/ Kiwi football fans will miss out on the chance to see Sam Kerr at Eden Park after she announced her departure from English club Chelsea. Fri, 15 May 2026 05:32:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/warriors-v-broncos-andrew-webster-s-message-to-fans-as-luke-metcalf-exit-confirmed/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/warriors-v-broncos-andrew-webster-s-message-to-fans-as-luke-metcalf-exit-confirmed/ “Treat him with respect”. Thu, 14 May 2026 08:58:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/cape-verde-football-player-being-investigated-by-nz-police-after-complaint-of-alleged-sex-attack-still-eligible-for-world-cup-selection/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/cape-verde-football-player-being-investigated-by-nz-police-after-complaint-of-alleged-sex-attack-still-eligible-for-world-cup-selection/ The Cape Verde football federation has refused to confirm if the player under police investigation for an alleged sex attack at an Auckland hotel in March will remain eligible for its World Cup squad. Thu, 14 May 2026 04:44:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/david-nyika-v-floyd-masson-auckland-to-host-ibf-title-eliminator/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/david-nyika-v-floyd-masson-auckland-to-host-ibf-title-eliminator/ David Nyika’s chances of landing a second world cruiserweight title shot has received a significant boost with his eliminator bout set to be staged in Auckland. Thu, 14 May 2026 01:20:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/fifa-world-cup-live-updates-all-whites-name-squad-for-2026-tournament/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/fifa-world-cup-live-updates-all-whites-name-squad-for-2026-tournament/ Coach Darren Bazeley has sprung minimal surprises in his 26-man squad to head to this year’s Football World Cup in North America.  Wed, 13 May 2026 23:07:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/phoenix-women-v-melbourne-city-emma-pijnenburg-credits-phoenix-women-s-coach-bev-priestman-for-finals-comeback/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/phoenix-women-v-melbourne-city-emma-pijnenburg-credits-phoenix-women-s-coach-bev-priestman-for-finals-comeback/ Wellington Phoenix midfielder Emma Pijnenburg has credited her coach Bev Priestman for helping the New Zealand-based side make the A-League Women grand final. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:08:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/black-caps-v-england-where-is-the-next-generation-of-kiwi-batters-coming-from/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/black-caps-v-england-where-is-the-next-generation-of-kiwi-batters-coming-from/ As is the case with any sport’s golden generation, how New Zealand Cricket navigates the end of this current cycle of the men’s game is going to be key in ensuring the Black Caps can continue to succeed. Wed, 13 May 2026 02:42:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/wellington-phoenix-forward-pia-vlok-ready-for-a-league-grand-final-in-breakout-season/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/sport/wellington-phoenix-forward-pia-vlok-ready-for-a-league-grand-final-in-breakout-season/ Pia Vlok’s breakout season has helped to carry the Wellington Phoenix into the A-League Women’s grand final, but the teenager plans to keep a cool head going into the biggest game of the year. Tue, 12 May 2026 03:47:04 Z