Articles by Matt Brown
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Sport
Fox looking for big finish to year before return home
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 10:10amRyan Fox is looking to finish his phenomenal year with a flourish at the historic mixed-gender Australian Open in Melbourne. The...
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Sport
One of tennis' brightest talents signs on for ASB Classic
Tuesday, 18 October 2022, 9:38amThree years ago, then 16-year-old Holger Rune received a wildcard into Auckland's ASB Classic qualifying. The world number...
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Sport
US Open finalist confirmed for ASB Classic, another big name approached
Tuesday, 27 September 2022, 11:27am2021 US Open runner up Leylah Fernandez is the second big signing for January's ASB women's tennis classic in Auckland. The...
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Sport
ASB Classic set to return to Auckland sporting calendar
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 9:47amThree years after they were last held Auckland's ASB Tennis Classic tournaments are set to return in 2023. Barring a major...
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Sport
Roof for ASB tennis arena at least a year away
Sunday, 31 December 2017, 11:45amA roof over Auckland's premier tennis venue could be a while away due to a setback for plans to redevelop Auckland's ASB...
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Sport
Steve Tew: RWC decision does look odd
Thursday, 16 November 2017, 11:57amThe boss of New Zealand Rugby concedes it's an odd decision to award the 2023 Rugby World Cup to France. Steve Tew and the...
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Sport
Gatland wants Super Rugby job
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 12:29pmLISTEN ABOVE TO WARREN GATLAND'S FULL INTERVIEW WITH THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST THIS MORNING Warren Gatland has his sights...
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Sport
Former world no.1 Wozniacki headlines ASB Classic but Stephens may miss out
Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 10:03amFormer World number one Caroline Wozniacki will again be a headline act at January's ASB women's tennis classic in Auckland. The...
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Audio
Hansen: Lions 'training behind closed doors, not showing us too much'
Friday, 16 June 2017, 8:21amAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes his side couldn't have prepared any better for the start of their international season. The...
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National
Black Caps cruise to victory
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 6:07amNew Zealand has cruised to a four wicket win over Bangladesh in their second tri-series cricket one-dayer in Dublin. After...
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News
Five sets to conquer Federer
Saturday, 9 July 2016, 8:14amMilos Raonic has dashed Roger Federer's dreams of a record 8th Wimbledon title with a dramatic five sets semi final win. The...
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National
ABs to meet Ireland at Soldier Field
Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 7:02amUPDATED 9.36am: A double header for the All Blacks and Maori All Blacks in Chicago this November. The NZRU has finally confirmed...
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National
Racial abuse at Breakers game sparks investigation
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 6:43amUPDATED 9.36am: An investigation's been launched into an allegation of racial abuse by a Breakers fan against a Perth Wildcats...
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World
France vs England international match 'a display of solidarity'
Tuesday, 17 November 2015, 9:29amThe French and English football teams are vowing a display of solidarity tomorrow following the terrorist attacks in Paris. French...
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Upper North Island
Fans call for Toll Stadium tribute to Berryman
Friday, 26 June 2015, 8:52amFans of the late Norm Berryman are calling for a tribute to the Northland rugby legend. Just hours after news of the 42-year-old's...
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Politics
US Tennis Open: Cilic beats Berdych in straight sets
Friday, 5 September 2014, 8:11amCroatian Marin Cilic has taken the first two sets against sixth seed Tomas Berdych in their quarter final at the US Tennis...
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Politics
US Tennis Open: "It's always a battle against Murray" - Djokovic
Friday, 5 September 2014, 8:10amNovak Djokovic has confirmed his favourtism for the US tennis Open title after repelling former champion Andy Murray in an...
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Politics
Basketball World Cup: Australia slams suggestions Angola loss was a tank job
Friday, 5 September 2014, 6:32amAustralia's slammed suggestions that their loss to Angola at the basketball World Cup was a tank job.
