Ben Francis: NZ Herald reporter in London chats the latest from the World Darts Championship

NZ Herald reporter Ben Francis spoke to Hamish McKay from the World Darts Championship in London to give updates on the most promising players, and the rise in popularity darts is experiencing.   "The amount of people that are starting to play darts now is amazing. Darts, if you look at  some of t…

Logan van Beek: Wellington Firebirds player talks being on the verge of the all-time Super Smash wicket taker record

Wellington Firebirds all-rounder Logan van Beek joined Hamish McKay to chat about being 11 wickets away from becoming the all-time Super Smash wicket taker ahead of today's 4:25pm game between Wellington and Central Districts.  The record is currently held by ex-Cricket player Andrew Ellis who ret…

Mark Richardson: Former Black Cap previews the days play in the third test against the West Indies

It's been an exciting match of test cricket so far at the Bay Oval between the Black Caps and the West Indies. After going into bat first the Black Caps put a mammoth score on the table of 575/8 before declaring spare headed by a 323 opening run partnership between Devon Conway and Tom Latham that…

Colin Lloyd: Former world number one darts player on the World Darts Championship

The PDC World Darts Championship got underway last week and will continue through to the start of January 2026. Colin Lloyd is a former professional darts player who spent nearly two years ranked number 1 in the world. He joined D'Arcy to give a tournament update as it enters week two.  LISTEN AB…

Polly Inglis: White Fern on the North Island v South Island T20 series in Nelson

The North v South T20 series is currently underway in Nelson. The competition is a best of three series contested between the top domestic talent in women's cricket across the North Island and South Island regions. The South Island women won the first game on Thursday by 5 wickets, but the North I…

Prue Catton: Auckland Hearts player ahead of the clash against the Northern Brave

The fifth round of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield gets underway today.  The Auckland Hearts are set to take on the Northern Brave in a top of the table clash that also serves as the first of two matches taking place this weekend.   Prue Catton is a player for the Hearts, and she joined D'Arcy f…

Michael Pickens: Speedway driver previews Waikaraka Speedway's Open Wheeler opening weekend

It’s the opening weekend for Open Wheelers at Waikaraka Speedway.   Midgets, Sprintcars, TQs, and ¼ Midgets are on the cards in what’s set to be an exciting night of racing.  Michael Pickens is a long-time speedway driver and joined D'Arcy to discuss the event.  LISTEN ABOVE  

Mario Ilich: Auckland City FC Captain ahead of the National League final clash against Wellington Olympic

After a long season, we’ve finally reached the business end of the National League.  Auckland City FC and Wellington Olympic are set to clash this afternoon in the finals in Wellington, in what promises to be an exciting game.   Mario Ilich is the captain of Auckland City, and he joined D'Arcy to…

Ella Hyatt Brown: Tridents player ahead of the Premier Hockey League final clash against the Falcons

Two familiar foes are facing off in this weekend’s finals for the Premier Hockey League.  The Tridents and the Falcons are set to clash this afternoon in a rematch of last year’s final, in which the Falcons came away victorious.   Ella Hyatt Brown plays for the Tridents and joined D’Arcy to previ…

Tane Bennett: Tauranga Whai Head Coach ahead of the Tauihi Basketball finals against the Mainland Pouākai

It's finals weekend in the Tauihi Basketball competition with the Tauranga Whai travelling down to Christchurch to take on the Mainland Pouākai.   The Whai made it through with their 82-76 victory over the Tokomanawa Queens while the Pouākai claimed their spot by defeating the Southern Hoiho 99-92…