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CheckpointMore changes for Netball NZ after tumultuous 2025More changes have been seen at the top levels of Netball New Zealand after a disastrous 2025. Its Chair and three Board Members have made the decision to step down. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2026-02-1804 minCheckpointCanadian Winter Olympic curling team face cheating allegationsThe Winter Olympics has been hit with more controversy, as cheating allegations were thrown around across Curling teams. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2026-02-1605 minCheckpointSteven Adams NBA season over due to injuryIt is bad news for New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams, with his NBA season over due to injury. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2026-01-2904 minCheckpointTiming rules out more potential All Blacks coaching candidatesIt seems timing continues to rule out potential All Blacks coaching candidates. Coach Vern Cotter will leave the Blues at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to move to the Queensland Reds next year, therefore removing himself from the All Black coaching conversation. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2026-01-2703 minCheckpointWomens defending champion knocked out of Australian OpenThe women's defending champion Madison Keys has been knocked out in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2026-01-2604 min
Morning ReportSports Chat for Friday 23 JanuaryAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Bridget Tunnicliffe
2026-01-2204 minCheckpointWhitney Hansen set to take charge as new Black Ferns coachThe Black Ferns have a new coach, with Whitney Hansen set to take charge of the side on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece. Sports Reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-12-1904 min
Midday ReportNetball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie resignsNetball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns' coach. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lauren Crimp.
2025-12-1803 minCheckpointEngland coach defending cricket team's time out at the beachThe Ashes are attracting as many headlines off the field, as on it. England coach Brendon McCullum is defending his team's time-out at the beach, as they prepare for the third Test against Australia. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-12-1604 minCheckpointBlack Caps take lead in West Indies test match seriesThe Black Caps have taken a one-nil lead in the three-match test series against the West Indies after a nine wicket win in Wellington. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe was at the Basin Reserve and spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-12-1203 minMidday ReportWeekend sports preview with reporter Bridget TunnicliffeBetween the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Charlotte Cook.
2025-12-0503 minCheckpointBig Black Caps names propose new T20 competitionTwo of the biggest names in the Black Caps have backed a proposed T20 franchise competition in New Zealand. A bid by a private consortium to establish a new T20 competition has led to a power struggle over the future shape of the domestic game. But it seems the players are clear where they stand. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-11-2804 minCheckpointEverton player red carded for slapping his own team-mateA player has been red carded in the English Premier League for slapping his own team-mate. Everton enjoyed their first Premier League win at Manchester United's home turf in 12 years - that's despite playing nearly the entire game with 10 men after the altercation. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-11-2503 minCheckpointAshes gets underway in PerthOne of the most highly anticipated series on the cricket calendar has finally got underway in Perth. The build up to the opening test of the Ashes between England and Australia has been on another level. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-11-2102 min
2025-11-1902 min2025-11-1902 minCheckpointBrand value of India women's cricket team shoots up following winThe brand value of India's top women cricketers has gone through the roof - following their fairytale World Cup triumph on home soil. Top sports marketing experts are calling it a "watershed moment" for women's cricket. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-11-1404 minCheckpointBig day for racegoers at NZ Trotting CupIt was a big day for racegoers at the New Zealand Trotting Cup meeting at Addington in Christchurch. The Cup, with a purse of $1 million is one of New Zealand racing's pinnacle events. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-11-1103 minCheckpointSilver Ferns banking on win to force series decider in Constellation CupThe Silver Ferns need to win tonight's final Test against Australia in Christchurch to force a series decider, if they want to hold on to the Constellation Cup. The Silver Ferns have never won back to back Constellation Cups against their arch-rivals. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-10-2904 minCheckpointWhite Ferns semi-final hopes dashedThe White Ferns Cricket World Cup semi-final hopes are over following a 53 run loss to India this morning in what has been a disappointing World Cup campaign. They have a final pool game against England on Sunday but the best they can finish is fifth. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-10-2404 minCheckpointWild weather wrecking havoc for Black CapsThe wild weather is playing havoc on sport around the country and the Black Caps are not immune. The Black Caps started their home 'summer' of cricket at the beginning of this month. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-10-2204 min
The Kiwi Netball ShowCan Silver Ferns put off-court turmoil to one side and beat Australia?Can the Silver Ferns defend the Constellation Cup for the first time ever despite all the turmoil? Former NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu, and journalist Penny Miles join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the series v Australia and discuss the Dame Noeline Taurua coaching saga.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2025-10-1723 minCheckpointSilver Ferns prepare to face Australian DiamondsThe Australian Diamonds coach has seen all the headlines surrounding the Silver Ferns since the shock suspension of coach Dame Noeline Taurua. But despite all the turmoil she doesn't think the Silver Ferns will be vulnerable as the two sides prepare to square off in Melbourne tonight. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-10-1702 minMidday ReportSilver Ferns head to Australia, but without Dame Noeline TauruaThe Silver Ferns will try and replicate what they did 12 months ago when they stunned Australia to win the Constellation Cup for just the third time. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Charlotte Cook.
2025-10-1702 minMidday ReportSilver Ferns selector Gail Parata resignsSilver Ferns selector Gail Parata has resigned in the wake of coach Dame Noeline Taurua's suspension. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Charlotte Cook.
2025-10-1402 minCheckpointSilver Ferns attempt to put off court dramas to one sideThe Silver Ferns are trying to put off court dramas to one side as they prepare for what will be their toughest test series this year. Over the weekend Netball New Zealand announced that coach Dame Noeline Taurua was being suspended for the rest of 2025, less than two weeks before a series against Australia. Sports Reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-10-0904 minMidday ReportSilver Fern Grace Nweke stands firm on coach TauruaSilver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has made it clear where she stands on the future of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has been following the story and spoke to Charlotte Cook.
2025-09-2903 minCheckpointDame Noeline wants to coach Silver Ferns againOne of Dame Noeline Taurua's inner circle insists that she wants to coach the Silver Ferns again, despite being dramatically stood down. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-2504 minCheckpointSilver Ferns one win away from Taini Jamison TrophyThe Silver Ferns can win the Taini Jamison trophy if they beat South Africa in the second Test in Napier tonight. Despite the turmoil surrounding Dame Noeline Taurua's shock departure the Ferns pulled off a dominant victory on Sunday. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-2404 minCheckpointAll Blacks scoring issues could swing Bledisloe CupThe All Blacks' ability to score second half tries, could have a major bearing on whether they hold onto the Bledisloe Cup. The All Blacks host Australia at Eden Park this weekend in the first trans-Tasman test of the year. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-2304 minCheckpointUSA captain defends plan to pay golfers at Ryder CupTeam USA captain Keegan Bradley has defended a plan to pay US players at the Ryder Cup. He argued that the break from tradition will bring the prestigious golf competition into "today's age." Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-2303 minCheckpointLawson grabs best result yet in Formula 1New Zealand driver Liam Lawson finished fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku this morning. Despite the result being the 23-year-old's best to date in Formula 1 he isn't getting too excited just yet. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-2204 minCheckpointSilver Ferns prepare to play Taini Jamison seriesNetball New Zealand dropped a bombshell when it announced that Dame Noeline Taurua and her assistant coaches were being stood down for the Taini Jamison series. That series starts on Sunday when the Silver Ferns host South Africa in Auckland. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-1903 min2025-09-1702 minCheckpointFrench rugby player appealing ban for biting oppositionTwo French players are appealing bans that would rule them out of the rest of the Rugby World Cup, and one of them is for biting another player. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-1603 min2025-09-1602 minMidday ReportMidday Sports News for Wednesday 10 September 2025Midday Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe
2025-09-1002 minCheckpointEngland cricket coach batting away criticism of teamEngland cricket coach Brendon McCullum is trying to bat away recent criticism of his team. The former New Zealand Captain says "misconceptions" over his side's style of play are "disrespectful". Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-0902 minCheckpointAlcaraz wins US Open ending reign of SinnerCarlos Alcaraz has ended the reign of Jannik Sinner to claim the US Open title. The victory also saw him leapfrog his opponent at the top of the world tennis rankings. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-09-0803 minCheckpointWarriors forward handed three month ban for dangerous tackleDespite making their way back into the win column the Warriors have one less thing to be happy about. Warriors forward Jackson Ford has been handed a three match ban after he was sighted for a dangerous tackle last week. It means the side will play out the rest of the regular season without one of its more consistent players as the race for the playoffs tightens up. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-08-1904 minCheckpointSilver Ferns shooter Nweke given exemption to playIt is the news netball fans have been waiting for, star shooter Grace Nweke has been given an exemption to play for the Silver Ferns, despite playing in Australia. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-08-1103 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowWho should make the 2025/26 Silver Ferns?Can the Tactix win a maiden ANZ Premiership? Who should be named in the Silver Ferns squad? And what is up with the future of the domestic competition? Former NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu, and journalist Penny Miles join Bridget Tunnicliffe.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2025-07-2722 minCheckpointSilver Ferns head into international season without captionThe Silver Ferns are heading into the next international season without their captain. Ameliaranne Ekenasio is taking a break, which makes yesterday's eligibility announcement by Netball New Zealand even more important. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
2025-07-2204 minCheckpointSilver Ferns eligibility criteria to be relaxedNetball New Zealand has announced that the Silver Ferns eligibility criteria will be relaxed. That means star shooter Grace Nweke might be able to play for the Silver Ferns later this year, despite playing in Australia. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
2025-07-2104 minCheckpointHistoric heatwave hits WimbledonWimbledon is now underway and the hot topic has been the historic heatwave which hit the competition with sweltering temperatures.The weather may be heating up but one tennis great is calling for cool heads. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-07-0104 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowWho are the form players in netball's ANZ Premiership?Who are the form players, who's going to win and what's happening with the Pulse? Former NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu, and journalist Penny Miles join Bridget Tunnicliffe to discuss. Plus Silver Ferns legend Casey Kopua playing in the SSN - we never saw that coming. And a Stats quiz - how well do you know your numbers?www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2025-06-2724 minCheckpointAustralian broadcaster criticised for crying child zoom inAn Australian broadcast network has been criticised for zooming in on a crying child during Carlton's AFL shock loss to North Melbourne on the weekend. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-06-2404 minCheckpointCalls to allow netball players to represent two countriesNetball New Zealand has called for World Netball to amend its strict eligibility criteria, which prevents players representing two different countries at consecutive world cups. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.
2025-06-1204 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowFormer Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander 'vital' NZ gets teams into SSNFormer Australian Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander on why NZ needs to have teams in the SSN. Plus 2025 ANZ Premiership preview with former NZ men's coach Dion Te Whetu, and journalists Penny Miles & Bridget Tunnicliffe.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2025-05-1024 min
The Netty LifeSilver Ferns win the Constellation CupA dominant display by the Silver Ferns dismantled Australia in the Constellation Cup 3-1, as New Zealand claimed the trophy for just the third time in 14 series. We discuss the Diamonds challenges throughout the four-game contest, such as fatigue and their struggle to get directly to post. Before we talk with Radio New Zealand sports journalist Bridget Tunnicliffe about how the victory has been received across the ditch. And how the Silver Ferns will do next year without Grace Nweke, as the goal shooter j...
2024-11-081h 11The Kiwi Netball ShowDo the Silver Ferns have what it takes to upset the Australian Diamonds?West Coast Fever coach Dan Ryan and former NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to talk about the progress England have made, and preview the Constellation Cup between the Silver Ferns and Australia.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2024-10-2124 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowDoes the Silver Ferns' roster need a shake-up?Former NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu and journalist Penny Miles join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the 2024 ANZ Premiership grand final between the Mystics and Pulse. Plus picking the Silver Ferns next squad - how many new faces will we see? www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2024-08-0623 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowSilver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua on NZ players eyeing up Australia's SSNSilver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has had conversations with players who are interested in playing in Australia's SSN in 2025. "I can see the clock ticking and if opportunities do present to players I am very open with them to go through the [exemption] process. We've only got three years, and if anything the move needs to be made now." Former NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu and journalist Penny Miles join Bridget Tunnicliffe to discuss this and the business end of the ANZ Premiership.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.c...
2024-07-0924 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowExpect the unexpected in netball's ANZ Premiership. Which NZ players might appeal to SSN recruiters?Former New Zealand Men's coach Dion Te Whetu and Lucy Pollock join Bridget Tunnicliffe on the podcast to discuss the upsets and unpredictable results so far in the ANZ Premiership. Plus we've now had six suspensions after four rounds of netball. And which New Zealand players might appeal to SSN recruiters in Australia?www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2024-05-1129 minThe Netty LifeExtra-time strikes twiceRound three saw two matches where teams could only be separated by extra time.A Jamaican legend hit 8000 Super Netball goals and an English Rose became a centurion.The Giants and Mavericks are still without wins and Fever make it three wins from three rounds. Plus we hear from sports journalist Bridget Tunnicliffe about Netball New Zealand’s desire to enter three of their teams in the Super Netball league.
2024-05-011h 10The Kiwi Netball ShowNoeline Taurua back in charge of the Silver Ferns + 2024 ANZ Premiership netball previewFormer NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu and former Silver Fern Anna Harrison join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the 8th edition of netball's ANZ Premiership, plus discuss the recent reappointment of Dame Noeline Taurua as Silver Ferns coach.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2024-04-1527 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowNetball Nations Cup preview. And is the isolation of NZs elite netballers making them too complacent?Stars coach Kiri Wills and former NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe @TheKiwiNetballShow to preview the Nations Cup between the Silver Ferns, Australia, England, and Uganda. Plus they take a closer look at how New Zealand can build more depth.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2024-01-2529 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowCan the Silver Ferns beat World No. 1 Australia?Commentator Sue Gaudion and NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the Constellation Cup series between the Silver Ferns and Australia. Should Amelia Walmsley start against Australia? Do Karin Burger and Jane Watson need to be in the defensive circle? Is Maddy Gordon the best option at centre going forward?www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2023-10-1026 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowCan a young England Roses team compete against the Silver Ferns?England Roses v Silver Ferns: Experts Kiri Wills and Qtr Time Podcast's Lucy Pollock join Bridget Tunnicliffe to give their World Cup post-mortems, talk about what the Silver Ferns need to do to get back on top of the world, and preview the Taini Jamison series.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2023-09-2346 min
First Up PodcastFirst Up - The Podcast, Monday 7 AugustOn today's First Up pod: not a good weekend for New Zealand at the netball - we get the update from Bridget Tunnicliffe in South Africa; Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi with their plans on caring for tamariki in need and New Zealand sourced ambulances arrive in Ukraine. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
2023-08-0646 minFirst Up PodcastFirst Up - The Podcast, Friday 4 AugustOn today's First Up pod: the Silver Ferns fall to Jamaica - will they make the semi-finals?? Bridget Tunnicliffe joined us from South Africa; Donald Trump is due in court...again; ACT's flies high in the latest political poll. Deputy leader Brooke van Velden is with us and we pay homage to an RNZ legend, who is retiring on his 65th birthday today. First Up - Voice of the Nathan!
2023-08-0348 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowWill this be the toughest Netball World Cup ever?Experts Sue Gaudion, Tracey Neville, and Yvonne Willering join Bridget Tunnicliffe @thekiwinetballshow to look at the contenders and the players to watch. Can the Silver Ferns win back to back World Cups for the first time in their history? Or will it be Australia - the reigning Commonwealth Games champs, who get the final piece of silverware back in the cabinet. Are Jamaica capable of winning their first pinnacle event? Can England bounce back from a disappointing 12 months? Or could South Africa even throw a spanner in the works?www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowht...
2023-07-2546 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowBuilding the Perfect Silver Ferns 2023 Netball World Cup TeamExperts Dion Te Whetu and Joan Hodson join Bridget Tunnicliffe @thekiwinetballshow to preview the ANZ Premiership grand final and pick the 12 players they would like to see at the 2023 Netball World Cup.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2023-06-0424 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowRob Wright on Jamaica's World Cup hopes, Jodi Brown & Dion Te Whetu on the ANZP & the Roses teamFormer Silver Fern Jodi Brown and NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to assess the business end of the ANZ Premiership. Rob Wright talks about Jamaica's chances at the 2023 World Cup, the 'danger' Pool at the World Cup and Australia's 'risky' strategy. Plus the England Roses name their World Cup side.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2023-05-2033 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowKruze Tangira & Dion Te Whetu review the ANZ Premiership after five rounds and should netball introduce video assistant referees?Experts Kruze Tangira and Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to take stock after five weeks of the ANZ Premiership. Which team has surprised them most? And international umpire Gareth Fowler on whether a video assistant referee would be beneficial in netball.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2023-04-0842 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowS4 (Ep 2) Netball ANZ Premiership 2023 preview with Yvonne Willering, Dion Te WhetuNetball's 2023 ANZ Premiership - experts Yvonne Willering and Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview NZ's domestic season. Can the Pulse defend their title, or are the Mystics and Tactix destined for another grand final showdown?www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2023-03-0328 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowS4 (Ep 1) Quad Series 2023 preview with Kiri Wills and Dion Te WhetuQuad Series 2023 - Stars coach Kiri Wills & NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the series. The Silver Ferns will take on Australia, England, and South Africa in a dress rehearsal for July's World Cup.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2023-01-1928 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowS3 (Ep 7) Constellation Cup preview with Yvonne Willering & Sue GaudionFormer Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering and Australian commentator Sue Gaudion discuss the upcoming Constellation Cup with Bridget Tunnicliffe. Can the Silver Ferns hold onto the silverware or will the Diamonds be too strong, even without Gretel Bueta?www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2022-10-1233 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowS3 (Ep 6) 2022 Commonwealth Games preview with Sue Gaudion, Kiri Wills and Anna Stembridge Commonwealth Games 2022 - experts Sue Gaudion, Kiri Wills, & Anna Stembridge join Bridget Tunnicliffe to rate the chances of the Diamonds, England Roses, Silver Ferns and Jamaica in Birmingham. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2022-07-2937 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowS3 (Ep 5) - Noeline Taurua on the Comm Games + Wendy Frew & Dion Te Whetu on Silver Ferns selectionsWho should make the Silver Ferns Commonwealth Games team? Former Southern Steel stalwart Wendy Frew and NZ Men's coach Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to discuss. Plus Dame Noeline Taurua talks about the challenge the Silver Ferns face. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2022-06-2126 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowSeason 3 (Ep 2) - Former Silver Fern Wendy Frew & NZ Men's ass. coach Dion Te Whetu + Rob WrightFormer Silver Fern Wendy Frew and NZ Men's assistant coach Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to talk ANZ Premiership at the quarter-way mark. Mystics assistant coach Rob Wright shares some insights.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2022-04-0728 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowSeason 3 (Ep 1) - Yvonne Willering and Dion Te Whetu preview 2022 ANZ PremiershipFormer Silver Ferns' coach Yvonne Willering and NZ Men's assistant coach Dion Te Whetu join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the 2022 ANZ Premiership.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2022-03-1040 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 17 - Silver Fern #83 Joan HodsonPlayer, international umpire, coach, president, and teacher. The former Fern tells Bridget Tunnicliffe about career highlights, lowlights and how her proud mother used to embarrass her. Episode in collaboration with RNZs Champions of the Pacific https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/champions-of-the-pacific www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2022-01-1725 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 15 - Tamsin Greenway & Ama Agbeze preview Silver Ferns v Roses Test seriesFormer England Roses stars Tamsin Greenway and Ama Agbeze join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the Silver Ferns v Roses Test series in Christchurch. Some big names are back in the Roses, while exciting Silver Ferns' debutants could announce their arrival during the series. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-1829 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 7 - Tamsin Greenway & Dan Ryan preview the England Roses v Silver Ferns' series(26 Oct 2020) Former England player Tamsin Greenway and Vitality Netball Superleague coach Dan Ryan join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the England Roses v Silver Ferns' test series. What can we expect from the first international netball since Covid-19 disrupted the sport? www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0624 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 6 - NZ Men's players Kruze Tangira & Junior Levi discuss the Cadbury Series v the Silver Ferns(9 Oct 2020) New Zealand Men's captain Kruze Tangira, co-coach Tania Anderson, and shooter Junior Levi join Bridget Tunnicliffe to discuss the upcoming Cadbury Series against the Silver Ferns and how Junior is getting on in quarantine. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0615 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 5 - Statistics gurus Todd Miller & Michael Hutchinson + did Todd entice Geva Mentor to Australia?(9 Sept 2020) Netball statistics gurus Todd Miller and Michael Hutchinson join Bridget Tunnicliffe to talk about how it works on game day, trends that have emerged out of the two-point shot in Suncorp Super Netball. And what part did Todd play in enticing import players Geva Mentor and Carla Borrego to Australia? www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0624 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 10 - Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit and umpire Gareth Fowler discuss the fine lines in netball(7 May 2021) How do you compete in an increasingly physical game without crossing the line? ANZ Premiership player Te Huinga Reo Selby-Rickit and international umpire Gareth Fowler join Bridget Tunnicliffe to chat openly about the very fine lines in netball. Plus we cover off some of the trickier rules. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0626 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 9 - Former Silver Ferns Jodi Brown and Joan Hodson preview the 2021 ANZ Premiership(14 April 2021) Former Silver Ferns Jodi Brown and Joan Hodson join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the 2021 ANZ Premiership. Can the Pulse make it a three-peat despite several changes to the side? Or will 2021 finally be the year the Tactix lift the trophy? www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0627 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 11 - Silver Fern #62 Margharet Matenga(2 June 2022) Margharet Matenga: A netball icon of the 80s tells Bridget Tunnicliffe how the pursuit of another sport led her to a Silver Ferns' career. And why she had such a special bond with the late Margaret Forsyth. Episode in collaboration with RNZs Champions of the Pacific https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/programmes/champions-of-the-pacific Photo supplied by Netball NZ. Archival audio courtesy RNZ and Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0628 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 13 - World Netball VC Shirley Hooper on the future of the sport and the Olympics(13 July 2021) World Netball's new Vice President Shirley Hooper talks to Bridget Tunnicliffe about the challenges and exciting times ahead for the sport. And what it might take to get netball into the 2032 Olympics. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0628 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 12 - Suzanne McFadden & World Netball's Shirley Hooper - how media coverage is evolving World Netball VP Shirley Hooper and LockerRoom's Suzanne McFadden join Bridget Tunnicliffe to discuss how media coverage of netball has changed and where it's heading. And the day netball once bumped Coronation Street off free to air TV ... www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0618 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 8 - Australian commentator Sue Gaudion + former #SSN coach Rob Wright preview Constellation Cup (25 Feb 2021) Australian commentator Sue Gaudion and former #SSN coach Rob Wright join Bridget Tunnicliffe to preview the Constellation Cup. Who will bask in confetti at the end of four Tests? www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0634 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 4 - Former Silver Fern Linda Vagana & RNZ's Vinnie Wylie talk Pasifika netball(28 Aug 2020) Former Silver Fern Linda Vagana and RNZ Pacific sports reporter Vinnie Wylie join Bridget Tunnicliffe to talk about the impact of Covid-19 on Pasifika netball, the health of the sport in Pacific nations, trailblazers of the game there, and how the region must work together for the betterment of netball.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0627 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 3 - Former Silver Fern Jodi Brown & Kruze Tangira preview ANZ final + who'll make the Ferns?(19 Aug 2020) Former Silver Fern Jodi Brown and New Zealand men's vice-captain Kruze Tangira chat to Bridget Tunnicliffe about the 2020 ANZ Premiership. Who do they think will walk away with the title when the Pulse meet the Tactix in Invercargill on Sunday? And there's one surprising bolter they're tipping could make the Silver Ferns' squad next week.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0624 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 2 - NZ umpire Gareth Fowler & Wendy Frew discuss the new short pass rule & non-neutral umpires(13 Aug 2020) ANZ Premiership umpire Gareth Fowler joins Southern Steel stalwart Wendy Frew and Bridget Tunnicliffe to discuss some of the finer points of the game. Fowler explains the new short pass rule, goal tending, and the possibility of umpiring a Silver Ferns’ game.www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0625 minThe Kiwi Netball ShowEp 1 - Former Silver Ferns Sandra Edge & Joan Hodson on epic 91' Netball World Cup final(April 2020) Former Silver Ferns Sandra Edge and Joan Hodson, and former sports journalist Jane Hunt discuss the epic 1991 Netball World Champs final with Bridget Tunnicliffe. Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision provided archive material. www.youtube.com/TheKiwiNetballShow@TheKiwiNetballShowhttps://twitter.com/bridgettunni
2021-09-0629 min
Extra TimeExtra Time for 16 April 2021Is 2021 the year the Mainland Tactix finally get to lift netball’s ANZ Premiership trophy? This week on RNZ’s Extra Time, Bridget Tunnicliffe puts the question to LockerRoom's Suzanne McFadden, Stuff's Brendan Egan, and former Silver Fern Katrina Rore. We discuss whether off-season signings at the Northern Stars have put them in with a shot and how will the defending champion Pulse go after a number of changes to the side. Also, what impact will Australian Diamonds shooter Caitlin Bassett have at the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic? Later we look at the long-awaited inclusion of Pacific Island teams in Super R...
2021-04-1624 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 9 April 2021Are sports journalists in New Zealand too worried about staying onside with high-profile sports people? This week on RNZs Extra Time, Bridget Tunnicliffe poses the question to Stuff sports journalist Paul Cully, sports commentator Hamish Bidwell and RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter. We discuss the relationship between the media and well known sportspeople in New Zealand in light of a Stuff article that heard from the neighbours of one-test All Black Josh Ioane. Residents said the Dunedin property of Ioane had turned into a notorious "party house" where noisy, alcohol-fuelled gatherings frequently happened at weekends. The story came after the...
2021-04-0922 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 5 March 2021In Extra Time this week - Bridget Tunnicliffe asks at what cost has the postponement of the women's Rugby World Cup come to the sport domestically and internationally? Can the Silver Ferns end a nine year drought without netball's Constellation Cup? And we preview Israel Adesanya's bid to join an exclusive UFC club in Las Vegas this weekend.
2021-03-0523 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 19 February 2021After days of back and forth between race organisers and the Challengers of Record, Luna Rossa, the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series final resumes this weekend. Luna Rossa lead the series 4-nil over Team UK and just need three more wins to get through to the America's Cup racing against Team New Zealand. RNZ’s Extra Time looks at this and whether the temporary halt to racing as a result of Covid-19 could prove to be a Godsend for Team UK. Joining Bridget Tunnicliffe on Extra Time are RNZ sports reporters Felicity Reid and Joe Porter and veteran sports broadcaster Bryan...
2021-02-1923 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 12 February 2021RNZ's Extra Time looks at the report into gymnastics in New Zealand which identified a culture of fear and retribution and led to the national body apologising to anyone who's been harmed as a result. Abusive coaches, body image issues, and children left in tears, were among the findings of the report into the culture of the sport - reiterating concerns raised in the media last year. Joining Bridget Tunnicliffe on RNZ's Extra Time this week to discuss the report are RNZ sports journalist Felicity Reid and Stuffs Zoe George. We also run the rule over experimental laws being introduced...
2021-02-1226 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 5 February 2021After years of speculation about a potential code switch Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has confirmed he is leaving the Warriors and heading to rugby. This season will be the 27 year old's last at the Warriors as he chases his boyhood dream of making the All Blacks and playing at the 2023 World Cup. The panel discusses whether he can crack it in rugby and where it leaves the Warriors. Also on RNZs Extra Time this week, we ask if cricket has a problem with racism in the wake of two incidents in Wellington and Hawkes Bay. Sports journalist Hamish Bidwell gives an insight...
2021-02-0527 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 23 October 2020The Silver Ferns are finally back on court adjusting to life without Laura Langman - but how are the world champions shaping up for their three test series against Commonwealth Games champions England? In Extra Time We talk with Kiri Wills from the Silver Ferns coaching staff on the challenges ahead and we're also joined by Suzanne McFadden from LockerRoom and RNZ's Bridget Tunnicliffe. he two Scott's - New Zealanders Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin are front and centre in the final round of the Indycar Champs in the United States with Dixon chasing his sixth title and McLauglin set...
2020-10-2327 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 21 August 2020At the start of the ANZ Netball Premiership season, the title appeared to be the Pulse's to lose. The defending champs dominated the competition and recorded ten wins in a row, while their opponents in this weekend's grand final, the Mainland Tactix, were one of many teams trying to catch them. However the Pulse have since suffered a couple of losses, including one to the Tactix, who in recent weeks have gained all the momentum. In Extra Time this week, RNZ reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe, LockerRoom writer Suzanne McFadden, Brendon Egan from Stuff, and former Silver Fern Belinda Colling discuss Sunday's...
2020-08-2125 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 25 October 2019In Extra Time this week the RNZ panel of Clay Wilson, Hamish Bidwell and Barry Guy discuss the Rugby World Cup semi-finals and they get a coaches insight to the game from Hurricanes assistant coach Jason Holland who believes the Springboks are a bigger threat to the all Blacks than the English. And netball report Bridget Tunnicliffe still believes the Silver Ferns can win back the Constellation Cup.
2019-10-2525 minExtra TimeExtra Time for 11 October 2019In Extra Time this week the RNZ Sport panel of Hamish Bidwell, Barry Guy, Joe Porter and Bridget Tunnicliffe discusses the cancellation of Rugby World Cup matches. Did World Rugby make a mistake by granting Japan the hosting rights knowing that typhoons are common at this time of year? Also the Silver Ferns may be World Cup champions, but what chance of they got of finally winning another series against Australia?
2019-10-1119 minOutspokenOutspoken - Women in sportNew Zealand sportswomen are going from strength to strength – but do they get enough support? Bridget Tunnicliffe leads a discussion.
2018-01-1827 min
InsightInsight: The changing face of sport in NZIs immigration - particularly by those who identify as Asian - changing the sporting landscape in New Zealand? Bridget Tunnicliffe explores how major sports such as rugby are responding.
2017-06-1728 minExtra TimeExtra Time End of YearIn Extra Time this week the Radio New Zealand Sport's team reviews 2014 looking back at the highlights and lowlights of the sporting year. Join Stephen Hewson, Barry Guy, Alex Coogan-Reeves, Bridget Tunnicliffe and Vincent Wylie as they discuss the sportsmen and women who were the standout performers of 2014.
2014-12-2434 min