HAURAKI TV: ACC Do they know it's cricket time. / Hauraki

Warriors CEO Cameron George has announced that halfback Shaun Johnson has been granted an early release from his contract with the NRL club.

Top South-African born Kiwi boxer Alexis Pritchard inspires the women and girls at Hastings Giants Boxing Academy.

Martin Devlin presents We Need to Talk. / Newstalk ZB

Motocross star Blake "Bilko" Williams performing his signature tricks - the 360 and the cliffhanger. / Supplied

Martin Devlin presents We Need to Talk where he discusses whether the Blues got their coaching right? / Newstalk ZB

New Zealand was overnight awarded the hosting rights to the tournament, the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere.

Canterbury's annual Cup and Show Week is off and racing.

The memory of his slain ex-girlfriend India Chipchase is helping inspire rising rugby star Evaan Reihana.

All Blacks Rieko Ioane & Beauden Barrett being asked about how much Japanese they speak.

A Tasman woman has set a new national high altitude low opening skydiving record.

A sea of chanting Tongan fans have arrived at Mt Smart Stadium ahead of tonight's big game.

Stoked on 'Boys Get Paid', making horse racing great again/ Boys Get Paid

Juan Cumar was part of the foiling surfers crew who were foiling on surfboards in the wake of the Waiheke ferry.

Martin Devlin on Silver Ferns Constellation Cup. / Newstalk ZB

Tonga's historic rugby league clash with Australia isn't until Saturday but the excitement has already boiled over in the streets of Auckland.

Dame Valerie Adams shares her opinion on the latest Wada decision.

Dame Valerie Adams talks about how parenthood has changed her.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen weighs in on the All Blacks stunning comeback again the Springboks.

Martin Devlin on why the Kiwis are not going to beat the Kangaroos. / Newstalk ZB

Radio Sport Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden reacts to the All Blacks side named to face Argentina in Nelson this weekend.

All Blacks star midfield back Sonny Bill Williams pays a visit to Drury Rugby Club in Drury South Auckland, to take part in a skills session with some of the Drury Rugby Club junior club players.

The Auckland Regional Council is closing down the Mt Wellington Kart track prematurely;2-3 years before the new tack is proposed to be finished. / Michael Craig

We Need To Talk: Martin Devlin on Billy Slater's tackle. / Newstalk ZB

One ride, 6 minutes long. Kai Lenny at North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii, riding an Armstrong 1600 from Raglan's Armstrong Foils in New Zealand which can be used for smaller wave foiling, downwind swell riding, Sup and wake surfing. / Peter King Photography

Martin Devlin presents We Need To Talk where he talks about music playing in the A-League games.

Sam Meech admits he sailed pretty poorly this week which makes the fact he still walked away with a bronze medal.

Martin Devlin on Ma'a Nonu. / Newstalk ZB

The Southern Steel and Central Pulse prepare to go head-to-head in the national league's grand final.

Returning Silver Fern Laura Langman, new Coach Noeline Taurua and former Captain Katrina Grant talk about day two of the Ferns camp and the feel of a new team. / Greg Bowker