LIVE: Sky Sport News: March 16

16 Mar, 2009 04:36 AM

Tonight, the show discuss all of the developments over the weekend in New Zealand sport from the coronavirus outbreak, including the situations with Super Rugby, the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL, and the Wellington Phoenix in the A-League.

Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made

Psychiatrist speaks of Olivia Podmore’s ‘despair’ at sacrifices she made

Dr Erik Monasterio spoke at the coronial inquest into the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore in Christchurch District Court on April 22, 2025.

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26

MetService National Weather Update: April 22 - April 26. Video / MetService

Pope Francis remembered at St Patrick's cathedral mass

Pope Francis remembered at St Patrick's cathedral mass

A special mass at St Patrick's cathedral was held to remember the passing of Pope Francis. Attendees gathered to pay their respects and celebrate his contributions to the church.

Watch Live: St Johns Homicide update

Watch Live: St Johns Homicide update

Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin will speak to media at the scene on St Johns Road.

Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death

Reactions from around the world after Pope Francis's death

The world has gathered in mourning after the passing of Pope Francis.

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death and concern of decline in teacher numbers | News Update

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death and concern of decline in teacher numbers | News Update

Proceedings in motion after Pope's death, a monthly snapshot not representative of police recruitment and concern of decline in teacher numbers.

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road

Construction progresses at the site of the new New World Pt Chevalier on Great North Road

A major new Foodstuffs supermarket is taking shape in Pt Chevalier, designed by Wingate Architects. Video \ Jason Dorday.

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square

Kea Kids News: Disco dogs take over Aotea Square

Reporter Penelope is at the Lost Dog Disco, a spectacular light and sound installation for people and their favourite four-legged friends to rock out.

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury

Flockhill luxury lodge in Canterbury. Video / Supplied

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids

Kea Kids News: Fanga Dan skids with kids

Reporter Tom is at the Beach Hop with drifting legend Fanga Dan and Carter, a lucky local fan who gets to go for a fang.

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues rampage, Russia announces Easter truce | NZ Herald News Update

Ex-tropical cyclone Tam continues to hit New Zealand. Frustration over alert systems in Auckland. Russia announces unexpected Easter truce with Ukraine. Video / NZ Herald

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop

New Zealand|crime

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop

Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Car on its side on Southern Motorway

Car on its side on Southern Motorway

Car on its side on Southern Motorway. Video / Supplied

Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson

Lads make the most of post-storm flooding in Henderson

Footage of young men making light of bad weather, outside Westcity Mall, Henderson. Video / Supplied

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm

Lighting hits SkyTower during thunderstorm. Video / Leo Kelly

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam

Auckland shop owners and residents react to Cyclone Tam

Auckland residents and shop owners are feeling the aftermath of Cyclone Tam this morning. Video / NZ Herald

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update

Heavy storm batters Auckland, Luxon heads to the UK as Easter show begins | NZ Herald News Update

Heavy weather hit Auckland to begin the weekend, as the Prime Minister heads to the UK then Gallipoli for Anzac Day.

Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm

Cyclone Tam floods Auckland following lightning storm

A Civil Defence centre has been set up in Auckland overnight after intense thunderstorms sparked “significant flooding” across the city. Video / NZ Herald

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd

MetService National Weather Update: April 18th - April 23rd. Video / MetService

Paeroa Towing Services rescues stranded cars from flooding overnight

Paeroa Towing Services rescues stranded cars from flooding overnight

In a social media post today, the company said seven vehicles were probably written off as a result of last night's flooding. Video / Paeroa Towing

Easter weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphic

Easter weather shown over New Zealand in new NIWA graphic

Hair feeling curlier than usual? You can thank the tropical air being ushered in by the remnants of Cyclone Tam! Video / NIWA

Flooding on SH25 near Coromandel

Flooding on SH25 near Coromandel

SH25 near Coromandel is closed due to severe flooding. Video / Supplied

Auckland man uses ute in rescue of stricken crane truck

Auckland man uses ute in rescue of stricken crane truck

The crane truck - and driver - were stranded over a 10-metre gully when Mike Mitchell and his dog Odin came to the rescue. Video / Supplied

Dramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fire

Dramatic video of Waitotara Hotel fire

The fire took hold last night in the South Taranaki township, destroying the hotel. Video / Supplied

Markets with Madison: Business behind Auckland FC

Markets with Madison

Markets with Madison: Business behind Auckland FC

n one season the AFC has grown from an idea to an entertainment empire. This episode takes you inside the organisation that took fandom to another level.

Tauranga Boys' College Fortress 40 documentary

Tauranga Boys' College Fortress 40 documentary

Fortress 40 – a powerful documentary on Tauranga Boys' College prefects tackling a 40-hour endurance challenge for men’s mental health.

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Shane Jones urges Chatham Islanders to apply for Regional Infrastructure Fund

New Zealand|politics

Shane Jones urges Chatham Islanders to apply for Regional Infrastructure Fund

Minister Shane Jones is encouraging applications to his $1.2 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund to help with the Chatham Islands' many challenges. Video / Cameron Pitney

Alan Bayly on 40 years at Te Kamo High School

Alan Bayly on 40 years at Te Kamo High School

He remembers the first computer at the school, he's older than most of the buildings, and he still gets joy from that moment the 'penny drops' for students.

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD

Heavy rain, strong winds lash Auckland's CBD

Strong gale-force winds lash Auckland's CBD tonight as a storm moves across the country. Video / NZ Herald

Truck on its side near Kaiwaka

Truck on its side near Kaiwaka

Emergency services could be seen attending after a truck fell on its side near Kaiwaka. Video / Supplied

Auckland Arena pitches for Western Springs’ new stadium

Auckland Arena pitches for Western Springs’ new stadium

New footage shows an in-depth look at the proposed Auckland Arena.

The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air

The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air

The Kiwi radio broadcaster, who is currently on maternity leave, said she gave birth within minutes of arriving to hospital. Video / The Hits

Ngāti Toa holds first citizens’ assembly

Ngāti Toa holds first citizens’ assembly

One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions. Video / Isaac Te Reina

Wind and swell batter Northland

Wind and swell batter Northland

Helena Bay, northeast of central Whangārei, is battered by large swells, winds and high tides on Thursday. Video / Denise Piper

Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam update

Ex-tropical Cyclone Tam update

Fire and Emergency is responding to concerns about a roof lifting off a home on Beach Road in Campbells Bay as Cyclone Tam hits the North Island.

Worst weather yet to come and Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom | NZ Herald News Update

Worst weather yet to come and Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom | NZ Herald News Update

Worst weather yet to come, Mark Lundy has another chance at freedom and most state schools running at capacity or above.

Kea Kids News: Bunnies laying chocolate eggs? Isn’t that weird?

Kea Kids News: Bunnies laying chocolate eggs? Isn’t that weird?

Reporter Filoialii hops back in time, to discover the secret history of the Easter Bunny, and how other favourite Easter traditions evolved through the years and across the world.

Inside the Rovers: Kiwi Steve

Inside the Rovers: Kiwi Steve

Stephen Hoyle opens up on the pride of now calling himself a Kiwi and the strong bonds that bought him back to Napier. Video / Neil Reid

Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind

Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind

Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming

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