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'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.
Kris Shannon: The beginning of the end for Kane Williamson
OPINION: The situation provides a chance to reflect on what might have been.
History in sight for dominant Black Caps
New Zealand broke down a stubborn South Africa to seal a crushing win in the first test.
'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.
Santner stars as Black Caps save series
A masterful performance from Mitchell Santner helped the Black Caps edge game three.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Steamers show power to shut down explosive Auckland
A defensively dominant Bay of Plenty have earned their first win at Eden Park since 2004.
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.
'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.
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.
Black Caps duo make good on pre-match promise
Two domestic teammates were the top performers in New Zealand's win over the Netherlands.
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
Lisa Adams has joined sister Dame Valerie in winning shot put gold for New Zealand.
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.
Another medal chance? Clareburt storms into semis with NZ record
Lewis Clareburt produced a spectacular freestyle leg to power into the 200IM semifinals.
'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.
Chiefs run rampant over Reds
Charlie Ngatai is back and, judging by their drubbing of the Reds, so are the Chiefs.
Ngatai to play first Chiefs match in a year
Saturday's game ends a 12-month period filled with headaches, dizziness and doubt.
Uninspiring Chiefs labour to victory
The Chiefs failed to net a bonus point in a battling win over the lowly Sunwolves tonight.
Unflattering Chiefs grind out win
Sam Cane and Nepo Laulala suffered head knocks as the Chiefs tonight laboured to victory.
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
Relive all the live action from the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics.
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.
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.
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.