Golf with Blair Tuke: America's Cup, SailGP goals and guiding the next generation
Blair Tuke has more to give.
It's a realisation the Kiwi
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NZ Herald
16 hours ago
- NZ Herald
Golf with Blair Tuke: America's Cup, SailGP goals and guiding the next generation
After a big 12 months in the America's Cup and SailGP arenas, Blair Tuke tees it up at the Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club with Christopher Reive to discuss what has been and what is yet to come. Blair Tuke has more to give. It's a realisation the Kiwi
Otago Daily Times
19 hours ago
- Otago Daily Times
Routliffe reunited with Dabrowski for Wimbledon
Erin Routliffe (right) and Gabriela Dabrowski at this year's Australian Open. New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe has had a far from ideal lead-up to Wimbledon. With regular doubles player Gaby Dabrowski out of action, Routliffe played tournaments with two other people but with not a lot of success. Canadian Dabrowski is now back and they go into Wimbledon as the second seeds, having made the final at the grass court Grand Slam last year. World No 3 Routliffe put the last month down to experience. "It is always tough but it is part of the job with doubles as you can never control your partner," Routliffe told RNZ. With Dabrowski out the 30-year-old Kiwi played tournaments with Belarusian Victoria Azarenka and Lyudmyla Kichenok, of Ukraine. "I was lucky to play the last few weeks with different people, so it's been fine but happy to be back (with Dabrowski) for sure." The pair won the 2023 US Open doubles title and in 2024 made the Australian Open semi-finals and the Wimbeldon final. They finished last years by winning the WTA Finals in Riyadh. They reached the Australian Open semi-finals again this year and combined to win the Stuttgart Open. Routliffe and Dabrowski played one match together in Germany before Wimbledon. "You just need some time to get back in but we've been practising with a lot of other teams and we have our coaches here so it's been really nice." Routliffe makes no predictions about the Wimbledon tournament. "I have no idea, I go one match at a time." But she is fond of the grass courts at the All England Club. "I love it, it's one of the meccas of tennis, I love the grass, I love being here. "It's cool because if you're a tennis fan or not everyone knows Wimbledon and the history. It's an epic place and I'm excited to get going." Routliffe and Dabrowski play Saisai Zheng and Xinyu Wang from China. Sun focusing on doubles Meanwhile, Lulu Sun will pair with Canadian Leylah Fernandez in her first round doubles match tomorrow. The Te Anau-born player was knocked out of her singles match against Czech Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-4. - additional reporting ODT Online
Scoop
21 hours ago
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TVNZ Unveils 2025's Biggest Streaming Hits
TVNZ proudly presents the 20 most-streamed shows on TVNZ+ for the first half of 2025, showcasing an impressive array of local and international content. This year, TVNZ+ has captivated 2.17 million viewers, who have collectively engaged with 205 million minutes of content each week. Brent McAnulty, TVNZ's Interim Chief News & Content Officer, expressed enthusiasm for the platform's achievements. "I couldn't be prouder of the incredible content we're delivering to Kiwi audiences on TVNZ+. From local shows to captivating international series and movies, we are thrilled the diverse range of entertainment we offer resonates so well with viewers,' he says. "The engagement we are seeing is a testament to the quality and variety of our offerings. It's great to witness audiences not only finding new favourites but also coming back for more, week after week,' McAnulty adds. Leading the pack is 1News at Six, the most streamed show on TVNZ+, reaching 698,000 logged in viewers and firmly positioning the show as the nation's top choice for trusted television news. Demi Moore's Golden Globe-winning performance in The Substance has captivated audiences, securing the second spot and reaching 251,300 viewers. Premium dramas such as Rogue Heroes and The Day of The Jackal continue to enthral with gripping narratives and international titles, which remain highly popular, include Protection, Bergerac, The Hardacres, The Crow Girl, Code of Silence, and Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, all of which have made it onto the Top 20 list. The popular US dramedy The Rookie holds strong at third place, while Bluey continues to dominate as the most-watched children's show, boasting an impressive 21.4 million streams this year. Local favourites shine, with *Shortland Street, *Hyundai Country Calendar, and Off the Grid with Colin and Manu securing enviable spots on the list. Reality formats Travel Guides and Love Island: All Stars maintain their popularity, and Love Island UK has already earned a place in the Top 20, despite being just three weeks into the new season on TVNZ+. Moreover, TVNZ+ Sports Hub has delighted cricket fans, with BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS matches reaching 402,800 viewers, ensuring front-row seats to an exciting summer of sixes. TVNZ+ continues to deliver unparalleled news and entertainment to Kiwi audiences, reflecting the diverse tastes and preferences of viewers across the country. TOP 20 SHOWS ** 1. 1News at Six 2. The Substance 3. The Rookie 4. Rogue Heroes 5. Bluey 6. NZ Cricket 7. The Day of the Jackal 8. Bergerac 9. Protection 10. Code of Silence 11. *Shortland Street 12. Travel Guides 13. Love Island: All Stars 14. *Hyundai Country Calendar 15. The Hardacres 16. Off the Grid with Colin and Manu 17. The Crow Girl 18. Lockerbie: A Search for Truth 19. Love Island UK 20. Dope Girls *Made with the Support of NZ On Air
