Dean Murphy: Dotgolf CEO on the growth of the company, sale to R&A

Dotgolf is hitting the world stage.  The New Zealand made software is designed to help grow the game, and it was recently purchased by R&A, who will roll it out in 20 countries around the world.  Former Golf NZ boss Dean Murphy is at the helm of Dotgolf, and has been instrumental in its rollout a…

Jamie Cunningham: Newstalk ZB reporter breaks down the details surrounding the bids for a South Island NRL team

The noise surrounding a bid for a South Island NRL team gets louder each week.  Both the Christchurch City Council and the Southern Orcas have prepared proposals for a 20th team.  Newstalk ZB reporter and rugby league tragic Jamie Cunningham joined Lesley Murdoch to provide some context and break…

Mike Rondell: Golf NZ chairman recaps Ryan Fox's Open Championship win

Chairman of Golf NZ Mike Rondell was lucky enough to be greenside as Ryan Fox played the perfect hole to win the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. He joined Lesley Murdoch to describe the feeling on being there to witness Fox's achivement. LISTEN ABOVE 

Simon Hadfield: Akaroa Golf Club captain on what Canterbury's Banks Peninsula can offer golfers

The Akaroa Golf Club on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula is a short but challenging 18 hole course that tests even the best of golfers. Club captain Simon Hadfiled joined Lesley Murdoch to discuss membership, events, achievements and  the club rebranding the course to "Crooked Creek".  LISTEN ABOVE

Jayden Moore: father of young Canterbury golfer ahead of the US Junior Amateur Championships

Young Canterbury golfer Cooper Moore is gearing up for the semi-final of the US Junior Amateur Championships in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, having beaten fellow Kiwi Ryan Xie in the quarter-finals. Lesley Murdoch caught up with Cooper's father, Jayden, ahead of the semi-final. LISTEN ABOVE

Chris Collins: McLeans Island Golf Club President on hosting the NZ Secondary Schools Championship next month

News out of one of Canterbury’s more challenging golf clubs.  McLeans Island Golf Club will be hosting the NZ Secondary Schools Championship next month, and the recently re-elected President, Chris Collins joined Lesley Murdoch to share his delight that they’ll be hosting the event.  LISTEN ABOVE 

David Partick Finucan and Nick Bewley: Previewing the All Blacks v Ireland clash

An intense match is slated for this evening as the All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park.  The boys in black are defending their 52-match unbeaten run at the stadium, dating back to 1994.  Ahead of the game, David Partick Finucan, a very proud Irishman, and sports broadcaster Nick Bewley joined…

Chris Cox: Christchurch Marathon Race Director on the new course and sponsor for the 2027 event

The Christchurch Marathon is getting an upgrade for its 50th anniversary.  With a new course and a new naming sponsor in ASICS, next year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than ever.  Race Director Chris Cox joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about the developments, and their ambitious targe…

Henry Nicholls: Black Caps Batter on the England series, upcoming ODI series against the West Indies

Batter Henry Nicholls is looking to kick on from his incredible emergency return to the Black Caps' test side in the five-match one-day cricket international series against the West Indies.  The 34-year-old was brought into the team to bat at number three for the second test against England at The…

Pip Love: Matatu Prop previews the Super Rugby Aupiki clash against the Hurricanes Poua

Matatu will be aiming to keep their momentum rolling in their next Super Rugby Aupiki clash.  Currently unbeaten, they now face the rapidly improving Hurricanes Poua in Timaru.  Matatu prop Pip Love joined Lesley Murdoch to preview the clash.  LISTEN ABOVE