Lyndon Murray: Waitikiri Golf Club General Manager on his new role

Waitikiri Golf Club has a new General Manager.  A man of many talents, Lyndon Murray joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about his role, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Gerry Brownlee: Speaker of the House on the origins of the Apollo Projects Stadium

The curtain has come down on Christchurch’s “temporary” stadium, the Apollo Projects Stadium.  Lesley Murdoch revisits the how, why, and the when – the stadium’s origins in the immediate aftermath of the 2011 earthquake.   To do so, she was joined by the Earthquake Minister of the time and curren…

Colin Slade: Former All Black on the group running the Christchurch Marathon to raise money for charity

Former All Black Colin Slade, along with a group of his mates, are running the Christchurch Marathon for charity.  Aptly named the Fendalton Flyers, the group are running with the aim of raising $100 thousand for Full Bellies, a charity that provides school lunches for kids that fall outside the G…

Andrew Sloane: Golf Correspondent live from the Augusta Masters

The quality is rising to the top at the Masters, with defending champion Rory McIlroy leading outright.  The Northern Irishman has a whopping six-shot lead at the halfway mark, the biggest ever advantage at 36-holes.  Andrew Sloane joined Lesley Murdoch live from the Masters to give an update on …

Blair Minton: Canterbury Golf General Manager gives an update on the region's golfing scene

Canterbury’s golf scene is continuing to shine.  Nick Bewley caught up with Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company, for a chat about how things are faring, and what he received at Golf NZ’s annual awards.   LISTEN ABOVE 

Oska Baynes: Champion runner offers advice ahead of the Christchurch Marathon

With the Christchurch Marathon kicking off next week, the men’s champion has decided not to defend his title.  2025 Champion Oska Baynes has instead become heavily involved in mentoring athletes in the art of long-distance running, including Nick Bewley.  The two caught up for a chat ahead of nex…

Laura Balmer: Tactix Defender on her move to Christchurch, juggling competing and medical school

Tactix defender Laura Balmer is adamant she can juggle her netball career with studying medicine heading the first ANZ premiership round this weekend.  The 22-year-old made the move down to Christchurch to peruse her studies after playing for the Pulse last year.  Balmer joined Nick Bewley for a …

Amelia Garvey: Kiwi pro golfer on her year so far, plans for the future

Professional golfer Amelia Garvey has enjoyed a solid start to her year over in Australia with a couple of top 10 finishes.  Garvey is about to head back to the US with some lofty goals in mind. She’s looking to rise up in the world rankings, going from 140 to within the top 70.  She spoke with L…

Hillary O'Connor: Kiwi golfer on her appointment as the first female head professional at Russley Golf Club

Hillary O’Connor has made her mark on the history books.  She’s the first woman to become a head professional at the Russley Golf Club, and the only one in the country.  O’Connor joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the appointment, delving into what she hopes to bring to the club in the next 1…

Codie Taylor: Crusaders Hooker ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues

Crusaders and All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor is back in action this weekend.  The Crusaders are travelling north to face their traditional rivals, the Blues, later this evening.  Taylor spoke with the media ahead of what’s shaping up to be another bruising Super Rugby Pacific encounter.   LISTEN…