The New Zealand Ironman is taking place today in Taupō. 

The Ironman 70.3, or otherwise known as the half marathon, stands for the total distance covered in miles during the event. 

It accounts for a 1.2mile (1.9km) swim, 56mile (90km) bike, and a 13.1mile (21.1km) run. 

Former All Black Liam Messam is competing in the race and talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave. 

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The New Zealand Ironman is taking place today in Taupō.&nbsp;
The Ironman 70.3, or otherwise known as the half marathon, stands for the total distance covered in miles during the event.&nbsp;
It accounts for a 1.2mile (1.9km) swim, 56mile (90km) bike, and a 13.1mile (21.1km) run.&nbsp;
Former All Black Liam Messam is competing in the race and talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave.&nbsp;
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Liam Messam: Former All Black on taking on the Ironman in Taupō today

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The Warriors have won two on the trot to start off their NRL season for the first time since 2018. 

Last night’s 40-6 thrashing of the Raiders followed on from a decisive victory over the Roosters last week.  

Scores were locked at six-all due to the wet conditions, before the Warriors laid on a six-try blitz in the second spell. 

Former Warrior Motu Tony joined Piney to review the clash. 

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The Warriors have won two on the trot to start off their NRL season for the first time since 2018.&nbsp;
Last night’s 40-6 thrashing of the Raiders followed on from a decisive victory over the Roosters last week. &nbsp;
Scores were locked at six-all due to the wet conditions, before the Warriors laid on a six-try blitz in the second spell.&nbsp;
Former Warrior Motu Tony joined Piney to review the clash.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Motu Tony: Former Warrior on the team's decisive victory over the Raiders

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It's time for the final manu showdown. 

After 12 events across New Zealand and Australia’s Gold Coast, the Z Manu World Champs Grand Final is taking place this weekend on Auckland’s waterfront.  

Jahrome Rapata-Taipari was the winner of the Whangarei qualifier, and joined Piney ahead of today’s Grand Final. 

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It's time for the final manu showdown.&nbsp;
After 12 events across New Zealand and Australia’s Gold Coast, the Z Manu World Champs Grand Final is taking place this weekend on Auckland’s waterfront. &nbsp;
Jahrome Rapata-Taipari was the winner of the Whangarei qualifier, and joined Piney ahead of today’s Grand Final.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Jahrome Rapata-Taipari: Z Manu World Champs finalist on the Grand Final taking place today

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The Black Caps are hopping straight from one challenge to another. 

They’re fresh off the plane after the T20 World Cup and are preparing for a five set T20 series against South Africa, beginning Sunday. 

It’s a double header, with the White Ferns also taking on the South African team. 

Black Cap Cole McConchie joined Piney to reflect on the World Cup and look ahead to the South Africa series. 

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The Black Caps are hopping straight from one challenge to another.&nbsp;
They’re fresh off the plane after the T20 World Cup and are preparing for a five set T20 series against South Africa, beginning Sunday.&nbsp;
It’s a double header, with the White Ferns also taking on the South African team.&nbsp;
Black Cap Cole McConchie joined Piney to reflect on the World Cup and look ahead to the South Africa series.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Cole McConchie: Black Cap reviews the T20 World Cup, previews the T20 South Africa series

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Liam Messam: Former All Black on taking on the Ironman in Taupō today

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