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.
!['I'm not used to that': Santner finally enjoys home advantage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'I'm not used to that': Santner finally enjoys home advantage
Mitchell Santner in thriving with the red ball but unsure of when his next test will come.
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Santner stars as Black Caps save series
A masterful performance from Mitchell Santner helped the Black Caps edge game three.
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Cowboys and Indians: Boult's adventure brings him back home
Trent Boult has swapped T20 cricket for a black cap while preparing for the ODI World Cup.
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'He just loves it': How Williamson skippered Black Caps' latest miracle
With Kane Williamson at the crease, the Black Caps always believed in an unlikely win.
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'It's a different beast': Southee counting on Basin to buoy Black Caps
The Black Caps were a distant second but Tim Southee denied there was a gulf to England.
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England complete crushing win over flat Black Caps
The Black Caps are now at risk of losing their first home test series in six years.
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'We expected it': The bold call the Black Caps must now match
England ended day one on top, but the Black Caps have a blueprint to take back control.
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Having a Bazball: England enjoy opening-day honours over Black Caps
After surviving a batting barrage, New Zealand lost crucial late wickets at Bay Oval.
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Kane's shock call: Why Williamson stepped down as test captain
With an unrelenting schedule, Kane Williamson hopes this move will help extend his career.
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Steamers show power to shut down explosive Auckland
A defensively dominant Bay of Plenty have earned their first win at Eden Park since 2004.
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From snarl to smile: Sam Gaze wins Comm Games gold again in Kiwi 1-2
Four years after seizing gold with a snarl, Sam Gaze claimed his second with a smile.
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'I gave him the death stare': Kiwi's vengeful moment after medal controversy
Wilde came face to face with the man who denied him gold in the men's event.
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Confusion and controversy: How Kiwi triathlete could share gold after 'stitch up'
A controversial penalty denied Wilde a gold medal, but there could be a twist in the tale.
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Black Caps duo make good on pre-match promise
Two domestic teammates were the top performers in New Zealand's win over the Netherlands.
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Back on track: Ominous Crusaders get revenge on Chiefs
The road to Super Rugby glory still runs through Scott Robertson's side.
![All in the family: Lisa Adams wins Paralympic shot put gold with record throw](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
All in the family: Lisa Adams wins Paralympic shot put gold with record throw
Lisa Adams has joined sister Dame Valerie in winning shot put gold for New Zealand.
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Paddling for history: Carrington shows why she's a hot gold medal favourite
Carrington blitzed the field in the K1 200m before for a second triumph in the K2 500m.
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Another medal chance? Clareburt storms into semis with NZ record
Lewis Clareburt produced a spectacular freestyle leg to power into the 200IM semifinals.
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'I'm really gutted': Luuka Jones left distraught after missing medal
Luuka Jones has just fallen short of adding another Olympic medal to her collection.
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Chiefs run rampant over Reds
Charlie Ngatai is back and, judging by their drubbing of the Reds, so are the Chiefs.
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Ngatai to play first Chiefs match in a year
Saturday's game ends a 12-month period filled with headaches, dizziness and doubt.
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Uninspiring Chiefs labour to victory
The Chiefs failed to net a bonus point in a battling win over the lowly Sunwolves tonight.
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Unflattering Chiefs grind out win
Sam Cane and Nepo Laulala suffered head knocks as the Chiefs tonight laboured to victory.
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Chiefs make tough work of Rebels
The Chiefs tonight produced worst performance of the season and were fortunate to escape with victory over the Rebels.
![As it happened: Rio opening ceremony](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
As it happened: Rio opening ceremony
Relive all the live action from the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics.
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Chiefs wallop Wales
'Beaver' Stephen Donald stars as the Chiefs score six tries to deal a huge blow to Wales' hopes of taking anything from their tour.
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The Big Read: Rugby's hottest property
Damian McKenzie has been among the very best in Super Rugby this season. His elevation to the All Blacks appears a matter of time.
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Basketball: Breakers 'lack heart' in opening defeat
Maybe even more influential than the absence of Corey Webster was what else the Breakers were missing in their season-opening defeat.