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.
Black Caps smash England, equal record for largest win as Southee bows out
The hosts wrapped up victory with more than a day to spare at Seddon Park.
Williamson century ensures Southee will walk away a winner
The Black Caps all but ensured Kane Williamson's 156 would come in a consolation win.
Black Caps finally find secret to success against England
There will be a temptation to wonder what might have been when England head home.
Black Caps squander solid platform to begin series finale
The Black Caps found a new way to end up in the same old predicament against England.
'It was disappointing': Will Young eyes another opening for Black Caps
While Tim Southee is coming to the end, for Will Young the third test may be a new start.
Southee's final bow the last call for Black Caps selectors
The Black Caps avoided a couple of tricky decisions ahead of the dead rubber with England.
'It has been tough': Battling Blundell hits hundred in record home loss
Fighting for form – if not his spot – Tom Blundell struck a counter-attacking ton.
Bumbling Black Caps headed for series loss
New Zealand began the day by being rolled for 125 and ended it leaking a few more.
Black Caps slump at stumps on wild first day
The Black Caps have ceded control of the second test after dropping the first to England.
'We think it's the right fit': Changes not an option for Black Caps
The NZ side never discussed potential changes involving Tim Southee or Tom Blundell.
'We need to be better': Latham rues missed chances against England
Black Caps skipper Tom Latham pinpointed eight reasons behind the eight-wicket margin.
Black Caps drop third straight home test
England have wrapped up a comfortable and comprehensive victory in the first test.
Black Caps' homecoming turning into a horror show
Tom Latham and the Black Caps are heading for a heavy defeat by England in the first test.
Black Caps drop six catches as Harry Brook blasts hundred
The English batter was granted four extra lives to help the tourists take control.
Williamson leads the way as Black Caps give away their wickets
Kane Williamson helped his side post a serviceable score to begin the series with England.
'Hopefully we keep entertaining': Black Caps skipper set for happy homecoming
The scenario greeting Tom Latham tomorrow seemed far-fetched less than two months ago.
Black Caps face end of an era in McCullum's England return
A three-test series with England will be New Zealand's last marquee matchup for 18 months.
The complicating factor in Southee's fitting farewell tour
Tim Southee will have to hope the guard isn't changed too quickly when England visit.
Santner begins captaincy audition against Sri Lanka
Mitchell Santner will be incentivised to regard the Sri Lankan series as a main event.
Black Caps report card: Which player earned top marks in India series?
After brushing aside India, we grade the performance of the New Zealand players.
'A series I'll never forget': Latham toasts unprecedented triumph
There was only one moment when the Black Caps skipper dared to believe.
Black Caps achieve greatest test series win by sweeping India
New Zealand have whitewashed the once-mighty India in their own conditions.
Black Caps taking precarious lead into series climax
New Zealand must for the first time overcome the odds in the final innings against India.
Black Caps end testing day with late boost to hopes of sweep
New Zealand were spun out by India in sweltering heat.
'We live for each other's success': Black Caps spin trio gunning for sweep
The Black Caps spin trio head to Mumbai with the edge over their illustrious counterparts.
'Beat them at their own game': Santner revels in outspinning India
It was hardly surprising that Mitchell Santner woke up sore the morning after his heroics.
History for Black Caps: Santner sets up first series win in India
Mitchell Santner led his side to victory with the third-best figures by a New Zealander.
Santner's seven leads Black Caps to another spectacular day
New Zealand have moved tantalisingly close to a second stunning test win inside a week.
Black Caps batters left in a spin by unexpected source
New Zealand's quest to repeat a shock win over India had been progressing well on day one.
The key factors behind the Black Caps' drought-breaking win
Margins in the first test were smaller than the final eight-wicket win would suggest.
Black Caps notch one of their best wins in 95 years of test cricket
Will Young and Rachin Ravindra coolly secured a result not seen in 36 years.
Black Caps edge near victory after latest wild swing
New Zealand are 107 runs away from their third test triumph in India.
Black Caps breathe sigh of relief after Phillips stuns Kohli
New Zealand will begin day four nearing a rare win - though it threatened to be different.
Henry and O'Rourke spark astonishing day for Black Caps
New Zealand have taken a significant step towards a first victory in India since 1988.
Southee fighting to rediscover form - and retain his place
If the Black Caps opt for two seamers against India, Southee's place is in serious doubt.
'Take it to them': Latham aiming for aggression in India
The new skipper thinks there’s one way to achieve a result that has eluded the Black Caps.
How Black Caps plan to work around uncertainty of legendary pair
The duo’s uncertain status is the freshest evidence of an era nearing its end.
Black Caps report card: The senior player who gets graded an F in Sri Lanka series
After losing two tests in Sri Lanka, we grade the performances of the New Zealand players.
Black Ferns stunned by Ireland in WXV1 opener
The Black Ferns have fallen to a massive upset against Ireland in Vancouver.
Battling Black Caps succumb to series sweep
The final margin registered as New Zealand's 11th-worst loss from 472 tests.
Black Caps risking subcontinent carnage after record collapse
New Zealand batted in their first innings like they were in a hurry to get home.
Uninspired Black Caps facing heavy defeat and series sweep
New Zealand allowed their sixth-highest total in tests before falling further behind.
Sloppy Black Caps hand first-day honours to Sri Lanka
New Zealand gave the hosts as many as five extra lives to start the second test in Galle.
Black Caps' struggling veterans boosted by two young stars
New Zealand have to play near-perfect cricket to keep alive their World Test Championship.
Black Caps suffer early end to series hopes
The Black Caps’ long quest for a test series win on the subcontinent will continue.
Ravindra takes Black Caps to the brink
An enthralling fourth day set up a dramatic finale to the first test against Sri Lanka.
Sub-par Black Caps facing fight to survive
New Zealand stacked together their two worst sessions of the opening three days in Galle.
Black Caps batters set blueprint for subcontinent success
New Zealand are in position to build a first-innings lead in the opening test at Galle.
O'Rourke impresses as Black Caps battle for ascendancy
Will O'Rourke removed three of Sri Lanka’s top four on the opening day of the first test.
'Picking their brains': Ravindra furthers spin education in Galle
Rachin Ravindra may prove as important with the ball in two tests against Sri Lanka.
'Really disappointed': Black Caps caught short before crucial series
New Zealand hoped test against Afghanistan would be ideal preparation.
'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.