Elliott Smith returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:

Basketball NZ acting CEO Belinda Edwards on how expensive it was for our junior Tall Blacks to compete at the World Cup they just came 4th in.

Talkback - Do we need to move our sport funding model away from the Olympics and towards popular sports?

Matt Fisher - Northern Districts pace bowler on getting the call-up for the Black Caps.

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Elliott Smith returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include:
Basketball NZ acting CEO Belinda Edwards on how expensive it was for our junior Tall Blacks to compete at the World Cup they just came 4th in.
Talkback - Do we need to move our sport funding model away from the Olympics and towards popular sports?
Matt Fisher - Northern Districts pace bowler on getting the call-up for the Black Caps.
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D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave

Full Show: Sportstalk with Elliott Smith - July 8, 2025

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The White Ferns have slumped to 1-1 in their T20 series against South Africa as they lost by 18 runs at Seddon Park in Hamilton this evening.

South Africa posted 177/5 and the Ferns got off to a strong start sitting at 63/2 after the powerplay.

However, regular wickets stifled their momentum and they were eventually bowled out for 159 in the final over.

Bowler Rosemary Mair joined D'Arcy to discuss. 

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The White Ferns have slumped to 1-1 in their T20 series against South Africa as they lost by 18 runs at Seddon Park in Hamilton this evening.
South Africa posted 177/5 and the Ferns got off to a strong start sitting at 63/2 after the powerplay.
However, regular wickets stifled their momentum and they were eventually bowled out for 159 in the final over.
Bowler Rosemary Mair joined D'Arcy to discuss.&nbsp;
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Rosemary Mair: White Ferns bowler on the team's clash against South Africa

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The beginning of the 2026 F1 season has been shrouded in controversy following the change in engine makeup.

Last season it was an 80/20 split between combustion engine and battery, this year it has been changed to a 50/50 split.

There have been several instances of cars having issues and, in some instances, not being able to get on the track.

David Dicker is the owner of Rodin Motorsport, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts.  

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The beginning of the 2026 F1 season has been shrouded in controversy following the change in engine makeup.
Last season it was an 80/20 split between combustion engine and battery, this year it has been changed to a 50/50 split.
There have been several instances of cars having issues and, in some instances, not being able to get on the track.
David Dicker is the owner of Rodin Motorsport, and he joined D'Arcy to share his thoughts. &nbsp;
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David Dicker: Rodin Motorsport owner on engine changes in the 2026 Formula 1 season

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.

This week, he talked about the Warriors' recent victory, Auckland FC getting another win, and Liam Lawson's performance at the Chinese Grand Prix.

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Every Monday, Jason Pine ranks the best and worst sporting moments from the week that was - and everything in between.
This week, he talked about the Warriors' recent victory, Auckland FC getting another win, and Liam Lawson's performance at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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Piney's Power Rankings: Warriors start season strong, and Auckland FC gets another win

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Full Show: Sportstalk with Elliott Smith - July 8, 2025

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