Hundreds are hitting the ground running at a brand new course this weekend. 

The NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships are taking place at Christchurch’s Hagley Park, with 530 athletes competing.  

Defending Champion Connor Melton is racing on his home soil, and joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat about the event. 

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Hundreds are hitting the ground running at a brand new course this weekend.&nbsp;
The NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships are taking place at Christchurch’s Hagley Park, with 530 athletes competing. &nbsp;
Defending Champion Connor Melton is racing on his home soil, and joined D’Arcy Waldegrave for a chat about the event.&nbsp;
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Connor Melton: NZ Cross Country defending champion ahead of the NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships

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A bit of sporting action has been added to this year’s Easter Show. 

Thousands of people are expected to attend the festivities at the Auckland Showgrounds, and this year they’ll be able to witness a BMX showcase, headlined by a legend in the sport. 

Jed Mildon, the first person to land a triple backflip on a BMX, will be performing and mentoring some exciting young Kiwi riders. 

He joined D’Arcy to discuss the event.  

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A bit of sporting action has been added to this year’s Easter Show.&nbsp;
Thousands of people are expected to attend the festivities at the Auckland Showgrounds, and this year they’ll be able to witness a BMX showcase, headlined by a legend in the sport.&nbsp;
Jed Mildon, the first person to land a triple backflip on a BMX, will be performing and mentoring some exciting young Kiwi riders.&nbsp;
He joined D’Arcy to discuss the event. &nbsp;
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Jed Mildon: BMX legend on the showcase at this year's Easter Show in Auckland

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Speedway is back in action in Auckland tonight. 

Challenging conditions over the last few weekends saw the events pushed back, but tonight is set to host the Auckland Saloon Champs as well as an Easter Fireworks Spectacular and a Demolition Derby. 

Scott Landsdown is racing this evening, and joined D’Arcy to preview the event.  

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Speedway is back in action in Auckland tonight.&nbsp;
Challenging conditions over the last few weekends saw the events pushed back, but tonight is set to host the Auckland Saloon Champs as well as an Easter Fireworks Spectacular and a Demolition Derby.&nbsp;
Scott Landsdown is racing this evening, and joined D’Arcy to preview the event. &nbsp;
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Scott Landsdown: Speedway driver previews tonight's events at Waikaraka Park

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This weekend is light on Super Rugby action, but the Chiefs are still facing a looming clash against the Waratahs tonight. 

After two tough matches over in Australia, the Kiwi side will be looking to put on a strong performance at home. 

Chiefs prop Ollie Norris joined D’Arcy to preview the clash. 

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This weekend is light on Super Rugby action, but the Chiefs are still facing a looming clash against the Waratahs tonight.&nbsp;
After two tough matches over in Australia, the Kiwi side will be looking to put on a strong performance at home.&nbsp;
Chiefs prop Ollie Norris joined D’Arcy to preview the clash.&nbsp;
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Ollie Norris: Chiefs Prop previews the Super Rugby clash against the Waratahs

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Connor Melton: NZ Cross Country defending champion ahead of the NZ Cross Country and Relay Championships

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