Bonnie Jansen is a Sports Journalist working with Newstalk ZB, the Herald and Herald Sport teams.
I’ve always wanted to be a sports journalist – I grew up playing sport and am very passionate about telling great sporting yarns. I came to this fantastic career through an unusual pathway - I studied a Bachelor of Communications majoring in radio before working as a brand manager with Hauraki and the Alternative Commentary Collective. From there I entered the Te Rito cadetship scheme, which gave me the opportunity to throw myself into sports writing and broadcasting.

I watched 90 minutes of Auckland FC on a Ferris wheel - here’s what I learned
Fans watched Auckland FC in action from a 15m ferris wheel at Go Media Stadium.

Auckland Uni aims to host All Blacks at $320m sports centre
The state-of-the-art complex features Olympic gym gear and an indoor arena.

Porsche for a week: Auckland FC coach gets billionaire’s car after derby win
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica was driven to beat the Phoenix

Why Auckland FC threaten to rival Blues, Warriors as records keep tumbling
Three of the Black Knights' nine home games were sellouts at Go Media Stadium.

Researchers study brains of deceased domestic violence victims for CTE insights
CTE is diagnosed post-mortem, and is linked to repeated head trauma.

Can the Phoenix upset Auckland FC in third derby clash?
Wellington Phoenix stand 10th and seek crucial points in Auckland.

Revising punishments for streakers ‘not currently a priority’ for Government
Harsher penalties were sought by a group of 14 leaders from sports and stadiums in 2023.

Streaker hospitalised as chaos erupts at Super Rugby match
The invader suffered a leg injury and was taken to Auckland Hospital.

‘I will find you, I’m going to kill you’: Kiwi tennis players reveal shocking online abuse
Messages often come from international bettors upset over losing bets.

Football Ferns shake-up: Top veterans omitted from squad
Coach Michael Mayne named three debutants in his first Football Ferns squad.

Revealed: The reason for Auckland FC's late goals - replicate EPL training
Head of Medical and Performance says many Auckland FC players match EPL standards.

Women's sport in 2025: What now for transgender athletes? Is it the Warriors year? Carrington or Ko?
OPINION: Bonnie Jansen breaks down the major talking points for women's sport in 2025.

How Michael Mayne plans to revitalise the Football Ferns' after Klimkova era
He aims to make the team more dangerous on the attack against Costa Rica.

'I'm in my prime': Why All Whites midfielder walked away from Auckland FC
Joe Champness left the Black Knights in late 2024, and has already found a new club.

Auckland FC’s forward dilemma: Who will make the starting XI?
Liam Gillion lost his spot after starting 11 games and earning a national call-up.

Opinion: SailGP's Auckland event set a new standard for sports
Grandstand tickets cost $179, while premium seats were priced at $219.

‘It should come with a warning’: The sport Black Caps stars are backing
Padel courts will grow, with plans for 10 to 15 clubs and 100 courts.

Revealed: The Football Ferns Auckland FC are targeting for new women’s team
AFC reveal multiple veteran and junior Ferns are interested in signing

Do the Black Foils have an advantage in Auckland SailGP event?
Kiwis favoured in Auckland SailGP; home advantage key for Burling and team.

Inside the ASB Classic: Almost 12,000 Nespressos drunk at event
ASB Classic highlights: 900 racquets restrung, 15,000 balls, 17,000 Aperol Spritz sold.

'A few hours of joy': Football Ferns captain's wedding days after home destroyed in LA fires
'It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.'

Paulsen aims for EPL return with standout A-League form
The All White was signed by the EPL club last year before being loaned to Auckland

New Zealand's top 20 athletes under 20 revealed
Rising stars: The Herald highlights 20 Kiwi athletes under 20 making waves.

Festive focus: How Kiwi athletes balance Christmas and training
Discover the summer plans of some of New Zealand's top performers.

Revealed: The top coaching candidates to lead Auckland FC’s women’s team
Former Welsh international leads shortlist for Auckland FC women's coaching role.

‘This cannot go unnoticed’: Kiwi athlete speaks out over alleged US College mistreatment
Kiwi athlete alleges abuse at US college, seeks financial compensation

'Problems all over the show': Basketball NZ can't keep up with boom
Basketball has 61% more players at the school level since 2000.

ASB Classic 2025 men's field: Rising stars set to clash with seasoned pros
Defending champ Alejandro Tabilo aims to retain title; Cameron Norrie returns from injury.

'A long burn': How Taurua fought for her job and turned Silver Ferns around
Taurua reveals which player stood out to her in 2024.

How my unexpected love for a cruise holiday evolved
Cruise on Celebrity Edge: luxury, fun, and relaxation from Sydney to Tasmania.

‘Watch this space’: Taurua hints at early Nweke Silver Ferns return
The 22-year-old won't be available for NZ while based in Australia.

Revealed: The NZ secondary schools that have produced the most Silver Ferns
How many Silver Ferns has your school produced?

Esports in the Olympics? Kiwi medallist behind cycling's virtual revolution
Alison Shanks: 'It's the next evolution of sport.'

Auckland FC coach warns: Phoenix can hurt us in derby rematch
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica warns of Wellington's threats ahead of Saturday's derby.

'Ticks all of those boxes': Priestman backed by ex-Ferns coach despite drone spying ban
Beverly Priestman was sacked by Canada after the Olympic drone scandal.

'I went into shock': Female coach suffers brain injury in parent's sideline assault
Female coach injured by opposing parent at kids' tournament calls for better safety.

From pain to passion: Tim Stimpson designs rugby cap to help sport survive
The former Lions fullback is pushing to make rugby safer with the Hedkayse headguard.

Auckland Sport condemns ‘shocking’ assault on female coach as police investigate
Campaigner says volunteers in sport need to be 'valued and appreciated'

The schools fuelling New Zealand's Olympic rowing dominance
Discover the Kiwi schools taking students from classrooms to podiums.

New sporting event to debut in NZ with $1m economic boost
Event to showcase NZ riders, boost economy, and highlight sustainability in Queenstown.

Watch: Auckland FC's opener – a spectacle of support and success
Inflatable slide and packed merch lines highlight club's triumphant debut.

Ruahei Demant: Women's rugby coverage long overdue
Co-captain Ruahei Demant: 'For the draw to be announced on primetime TV is long overdue.'

Silver Ferns' attack strikes gold against Australia
New Zealand beat transtasman rivals to claim match point in Constellation Cup series.

Flag stolen from Auckland FC fans minutes after A-League debut
Flag stolen by youths at Auckland FC match; culprits vanish into post-game crowd.

Auckland FC's $100k kickback: Investing in community football clubs
The A-League club kickback helps Western Springs with over $8k this season.

Truth circle: Inside the Football Ferns' turbulent Klimkova era
Players reveal rifts in the Ferns squad as coach Klimkova departs amid controversy.

Bonnie Jansen: How NZ Football has let down the women's game
OPINION: Jitka Klimkova's departure underscores a troubling New Zealand Football pattern.

'It's the pinnacle': Kiwi mountain biker claims historic victory
Robin Goomes titled her entry to the Utah event, 'Who’s going to keep the house clean?'

Female football coach allegedly knocked out by male parent at Auckland junior match
Auckland coach hospitalised after being assaulted at kids' tournament.

Revolutionising sports viewing: Inside Auckland's Full Time Sports Bar
Kingsland’s Full Time Sports Bar opens with 10 screens, including a 15m Megatron.

NZF under fire: Ex-Football Fern calls for change after coach controversy
Rosie White backs Football Ferns, criticising NZF's handling of coach misconduct claims.

'Players are fearful': Football Ferns break silence over allegations of coach's inappropriate behaviour
A group of Football Ferns have hit out at the national body's approach to player safety.

Football Fern turns Olympics form into deal with English club
It's the 25-year-old's first fulltime professional contract

'Players had an impact': NZ Football breaks silence on coach departure
Andrew Pragnell admitted some players struggled to gel with the departing Jitka Klimkova.

Meet the man tasked with turning around men's tennis fortunes
Clint Packer wants Kiwi men's players to be more aligned.

Bonnie Jansen: It's time for New Zealand Football to get it right
OPINION: NZF must overhaul women's football strategy or risk being left behind.

Revealed: What sevens players Black Ferns' coach wants for XVs World Cup
The Black Ferns are missing NZ sevens stars, who played a key role in the 2022 World Cup.

Netball legend's fears for the game - and how to fix them
'It’s all very well just focusing on the elite, but we can’t do that.'

Auckland FC, Wellington Phoenix rivalry heats up in All Whites camp
Nando Pijnaker revealed the Auckland and Phoenix players are already jesting.

'No need for radical change': NZR stands ground on overseas All Blacks
Despite the losses to the Boks and Pumas, the national body sees no need for change.

Exclusive: Auckland FC sign All Whites defender
Nando Pijnaker is the ninth All White to sign for the club.

Watch: Kayaking gold medallist is too happy to take his medal off
'The strap's actually getting a little bit worn from being around my neck.'

Cycling coaching great admits sport needed Paris wins after Podmore death
Acknowledging change was necessary has contributed to the success in the velodrome.

'It's unfortunate': Silver Ferns to lose star shooter after signing for Aussie side
Nweke said the rules are unfortunate now that she can't play for NZ

Inside the deal: How Auckland FC signed ex-Phoenix goalkeeper Alex Paulsen
Auckland were involved in talks about Paulsen before the star even left Wellington.

Carrington undecided on Olympics future as returning medallists eye Los Angeles
New Zealand's Olympians have begun to return home after a record-breaking Games.

Watch: The moments the Kiwi Olympians almost quit
'You got to put so much time into it - it consumes a lot of your life.'

Bonnie Jansen: Auckland FC's big move signing Paulsen – is it the right one?
OPINION: The 22-year-old has made a controversial move to his new club.

'A juggling act': The sacrifices Kiwi Olympians have made
'You just got to put so much time into it and it consumes a lot of your life.'

Bonnie Jansen: Contradiction at the heart of Olympic boxing's gender debate
OPINION: Spectacular bodies and out-of-this-world talent are at the heart of great sport.

What is speed climbing? NZ Olympian explains
New Zealand speed climber Julian David on his sport ahead of the Paris Games.

Blood, sweat and gold: Olympians on their most memorable wins
'I didn’t see it coming at the time, which made it even more special'.

Watch: What inspired Kiwi athletes to pursue Olympic-level sport?
'I remember dad was very animated at the screen watching the rowing.'

The business deals NZ Rugby was exploring while All Blacks played Fiji
NZR bosses discussed artificial intelligence opportunities with Stanford University.

Watch: How New Zealand Olympians handled setbacks on their road to Paris
'I grieve just like everyone. I cry just like everyone else, I hurt just the same.'

New Zealand athletes get real about Paris 2024 dreams
'Not beating around the bush... I want to win'

Your guide to Olympic trampolining from a medal winner
Trampolining Olympian Dylan Schmidt breaks down his sport.

'Atmosphere unmatched': What's it like watching the All Blacks in the USA?
The American sporting scene hits different.