Cooper Moore: Teen golf prodigy reflects on 2025

In association with Elmwood Trading Company, Lesley caught up with one of New Zealand’s brightest golfing talents, seventeen-year-old Cooper Moore, to reflect on a stellar 2025 and look ahead to what’s next. Cooper shared that while he’s added serious length off the tee, his short game has slipped…

Dion Kerr: Canterbury Golf CEO reflects on the 2025 season

Golf continues to flourish across New Zealand, and Canterbury is no different.  Dion Kerr, Chair of Canterbury Golf, joined Lesley Murdoch to reflect on 2025 – the growing participation, new events and initiatives, and the progress made across the game.  In association with the Elmwood Trading Co…

Rob Penney: Crusaders Head Coach on being named Coach of the Year, Crusaders season

Rob Penney's capped off his zero-to-hero transformation with the Super Rugby title winning Crusaders mentor named coach of the year.  True to form, Penney deflected the spotlight, crediting the Board, Management, fellow coaches, and senior players for the team’s and ultimately his success. Still, …

Alex Thornton, Carla Joel, Kelsey Parker: Trekn Travel members on their performance in GODZONE

Alex Thornton, Carla Joel, Kelsi Parker, and Summer O'Shea make up the 'Trekn Travel', an all female team who took on one of the toughest races in the world, GODZONE.   Lesley chats with Alex, Carla and Kelsi about their incredible result in the team category of GODZONE.    LISTEN ABOVE  

Amelia Garvey: NZ Professional Golfer reflects on 2025, looks ahead to 2026

Lesley Murdoch catches up with Christchurch based, New Zealand professional golfer and Ladies European Tour player, Amelia Garvey. They discuss the wonderful year she had and look ahead to 2026. LISTEN ABOVE

Bobby Almond: Former All White on the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The All Whites will face Belgium, Egypt and Iran in Group G at next year's FIFA World Cup.  New Zealand was the final ball plucked out in the first ever 48-team draw, with ice hockey's greatest Wayne Gretzky announcing their name to the world.  Former All White Bobby Almond reacted to the announc…

Debbie Scott: Chair of the CGI Women’s Committee and Canterbury Selector ahead of the Women’s Interprovincial Golf Championships

Another golf competition is teeing off soon.  The Women’s Interprovincial Golf Championships are beginning on Monday at Ashburton Golf Club.  Debbie Scott, Chair of the CGI Women’s Committee and Canterbury Selector, joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat ahead of the tournament, in association with Elm…

Laurence Pithie: Kiwi cyclist on his success in 2025 and what's next in 2026

Laurence Pithie has had a huge year on the bike.  From a podium at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race to making his Tour de France debut with Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe, the 23-year-old Kiwi has stamped his mark on the world stage.    Pithie also impressed in the Spring Classics, lining up agains…

Matt McLean: Canterbury Golf’s Participation Co-Ordinator ahead of the Men’s Interprovincial Golf Tournament

The Men’s Interprovincial tees off at the Manawatu Golf Club, Palmerston North, in early December. Canterbury last claimed the title in 2020 (and before that in 2000), so it’s been a lean run—but hopes are high for 2025.  Matt McLean, Canterbury Golf’s Participation Co-Ordinator, Men’s Selector, a…

Nick Johnston: Christchurch Police Officer on his efforts to raise money for Better Man by completing half Iron Mans

A Christchurch Police officer is turning pain into purpose.  Nick Johnston has been an officer for many years and was one of the first on the scene at the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack.  Over the years the strain and trauma has built up, but Johnston has turned his breaking point into a pu…