Daniel McHardy Afternoons

Seven time national surfing champion Bill Stairmand joins Daniel McHardy on the Weekly Shred with Mount Gay Rum to talk all things surfing including qualifying for the Olympics. 

This week on the Big Fat Chew panel Daniel McHardy is joined by former Blackcaps Fast bowlers Chris Martin & Hamish Bennett.They discuss the current test between Australia and New Zealand and also reminisce on the good old days. 

Sean Horan joined Daniel McHardy to speak about his coaching journey which now has him leading the Chinese women's national team. The have just qualified for the Olympics and are starting to gather some real momentum as they look to establish themselves as a genuine sevens programme.   

This week on the Big Fat Chew Panel Daniel McHardy is joined by Nick Mills and Richard Petrie to discuss the week's sporting topics.Topics covered: Blackcaps selections, Paul Coll, The Breakers and their fortunes and the All Blacks coaching idol.All this plus much more!

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have become house hold names in New Zealand through their unparalleled success. on the water.Whether it be sailing in the Olympics or for Team New Zealand,the America's Cup or in any other event they stick their hands up for, the duo attract plenty of support with their distinctly Kiwi attitude to competition. Sport and sailing aren't the only things which consume their thoughts though, the health of our oceans and quality of the seas surrounding New Zealand and beyond are major passions for both of them.That's led them to launch a their charity Live Ocean, which will support and invest in promising marine science, innovation, technology and marine conservation projects.Daniel McHardy spoke to both Peter and Blair about this new endeavour, what led them to kick starting it and how they're planning on managing their time with the Olympics and America's Cup on the horizon.  

In this week's edition of the Weekly Shred Daniel McHardy catches up with Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson who is about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, in one day. Him and a group of adventurers/recreational warriors (including world champion extreme kayaker Sam Sutton) are setting out to see how much they can pack into one day this Friday, hoping to kick-start a nation-wide movement called One Day NZ.Their itenery includes skiing Ruapehu, dipping into the hot pools in Taupo, mountain biking shuttles in Whakarewarewa, walking on the Kaituna river track, rafting the Kaituna, surfing at Papamoa and a lovely sunset beer at Pap Tav.Here Mike talk about his big day planned and see if it entices you to get out and enjoy a slice of Aotearoa.

While Daniel McHardy was at the Winter Games broadcasting live from Cardrona, he was joined by one of the freeski slope-style judges Luke Hetzel. Luke explained what the judges are looking for and what is the actual criteria the athletes follow. 

While Daniel McHardy was broadcasting from live at Cardrona during the Winter Games we had winter sports legend Jossi Wells join as a guest host and interview the new High Performance manager of Snow Sports New Zealand Nic Cavanagh.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Tom Farrey, the Executive Director of the Sports & Society Program, which he founded in 2011 with the support of the Aspen Institute.Farrey has done extensive research and and study on youth sports all over the world and runs his eye over the proposed changes by Sport NZ and our biggest codes to combat the younger generations giving up on sports. 

Daniel McHardy is joined this week on the Big fat Chew panel by Matt Buck and David Chote.They look at the big sporting topics of the week including all of the All Blacks news, Nick Kyrgios, English Premier league's return and the end of the 1029 Warriors.All this and more!

This week on the Weekly Shred, Daniel Mchardy is joined by Jess Hotter who grew up shredding the slopes of Turoa. In 2019 she topped the Freeride World Qualifier Tour rankings and earned her place on the Freeride World Tour meaning she's just made the big time.Jess talks about her love for snow and what she does when she's not competing which, shock horror, involves snow. Have a listen to find out what it's like on the Freeride World Tour but also what it's like to throw yourself down the side of a mountain.  

On this edition of the Shred Report Daniel McHardy was joined by General Manager of Operations at The Remarkables Michel LePage to talk about a unique and epic event they're hosting.It's called the Red Bull Home Run and essentially, it's the first one to the bottom of the hill, of course it isn't just that easy. Starting out of your skis or board there's a mad dash from the start line to end up at the bottom where a bunch of cool prizes and heaving party shall meet the competitors. Have a listen to hear Michel explain the madness.

This week on the Big Fat Chew Panel hosted by Daniel McHardy former English rugby international Thomas Waldrom joins the show as does JP Tocker from the All Blacks podcast.All Blacks selection NRL & The Ashes are covered as well as a bunch more.   

In the latest edition of The Shred Report, Daniel McHardy is joined by Slopestyle and Big Air snowboarder Carlos Garcia Knight.Garcia Knight spoke about his career highlights to date including his 5th place finish in the Slopestyle at the 2018 Winter Olympics where he was so close to finishing in the medals. He also explained to Daniel about what he does when there isn't snow and how he spends his downtime, going into detail about the passion he has for film projects.  

This week on the Big Fat Chew Daniel McHardy is joined by the Sports Minister Grant Robertson.When Grant isn't in Parliament he's a full time sports nut, he's followed the Blackcaps and the Silver Ferns in recent times and shares his stories of being a sports mad kiwi.   

This week on the Monday Agenda Panel Daniel McHardy is joined by Chris Rattue & Reuben Mama to discuss the weekend in sport.This looked at were, the Sliver Ferns triumph, Warriors & All Blacks winning performances plus much more. 

This week on the Big Fat Chew panel, Daniel McHardy is joined by three great Wellington sporting identities.Wellington Firebirds coach Glenn Pocknall, Wellington Saints Chairman Nick mills & former Central Pulse captain Cushla Lichtwark stopped in to digest the sporting week with their own unique spins.   

Michael Johannink is a Black Caps super fan who bought flights and a match ticket after they beat India in the semi finals.Michael flew to London for the match, went to the game and had the time of his life. But because it was delayed 15 minutes and then there was a Super Over, he had to leave the game early in order to catch his flight! He listened to the super over in a cab in London with reception coming in and out, along with streaming the game on his phone in the hotel lobby.Michael joined Daniel McHardy to share his unbelievable story.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE

Daniel McHardy is joined on the Monday Agenda Panel this week by a very sleep deprived Matt Richens & Matt Brown. A night which saw one of the greatest cricket games of all time played and one of the great Grand Slam tennis finals also played just down the road has left many Kiwis lightly jaded. Daniel and the Matts take a deep look at both of these epic events. 

Daniel McHardy this week is joined by one of New Zealand's leading Freeride athletes Sam Lee. Sam has been skiing since he was 2 years old and is now one of the world's best at his chosen sport with already some great results to his name on the Freeride World Tour. Currently Sam is on his way back from a gruesome and serious leg injury which has tested him mentally & physically, he explains to Daniel how he has stayed sane during this trying process.  

This week on the Monday Agenda Panel Daniel McHardy is joined by the New Zealand Hera;d's Chris Rattue and Steven Holloway to discuss the big topics of the weekend. These included..The Women's Football World Cup.Sevu Reece and his All Blacks selection.The Crusaders 10th Super Rugby title and Scott Robertson's future.The Bunker and NRL controversy. And Blackcaps angst. 

This week on the Big Fat Chew Daniel McHardy is joined by Wellington Firebirds Captain Hamish Bennett and the Sports Freak.They discuss all things Cricket World Cup and take a deep dive to look at their tournament teams so far. 

This week on The Shred Report Daniel McHardy is joined by a legend of New Zealand snow sports.Jossi Wells is widely regarded as one of our greatest ever winter athletes and it's hard to argue with a resume which includes an X-Games gold medal and a fourth placed finish at the 2014 Winter Olympics.Wells was good enough to give Daniel some time to discuss his latest injury set back, staying positive and what the next chapter of his life looks like.   

This week on the Big Fat Chew,Daniel McHardy is joined by a super cricket panel made up of former Blackcap Grant Elliott, Wellington Firebirds Trainer Andrew Smith & Firebirds Assistant Lance Dry.All things Cricket World Cup were discussed and debated in great detail.

The NZ Herald's Chris Rattue and NZME.'s Matt Brown join Daniel McHardy on the Agenda, with a focus on the struggles of both the Warriors and the Blues with both side's suffering disappointing losses on the weekend.LISTEN TO CHRIS RATTUE AND MATT BROWN TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE. 

Rugby Australia may find themselves battling issues of fairness and human rights in their fight against Israel Folau. Law professor Jack Anderson at the University of Melbourne has written a piece highlighting the legal plight that Rugby Australia may face, days out from the hearing that will decide Folau's future. It comes as Rugby Australia is facing a potential Polynesian player mutiny.Taniela Tupou has claimed all Pacific Islanders "might as well just be sacked" because of their religious beliefs after Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi felt he needed to apologise for 'offending' fans after saying 'I love Jesus' in an Instagram post on Easter.The man once known as the Tongan Thor when he played in New Zealand took to Facebook to say he will never apologise for his faith."Seriously," his post began."Might as well sack me and all the other Pacific Islands rugby players around the world because we have the same Christian beliefs."I will never apologise for my faith and what I believe in, religion had [sic] got nothing to do with rugby anyways #TYJ ".Anderson joined Daniel McHardy to discuss his piece and the legal fight on Rugby Australia's hands. 

Former All Blacks Captain Buck Shelford joined Daniel McHardy Afternoons to share his thoughts on North Harbour rugby bosses axing their junior representative programme for kids.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE

Kurt Heatherley is on the hunt for a new gig, even if it means changing codes.Having been recruited by them in 2011, the Kiwi AFL player has been de-listed by the Hawthorn Hawks.As a result, he's begun a two week trial with Super Rugby side the Melbourne Rebels.Heatherley says it's a cool opportunity but he's unsure how he'll go."I might be bloody hopeless as I haven't played for a few years, but I will see how the next couple of weeks go.He says he's not shutting the door on AFL.LISTEN ABOVE AS KURT HEATHERLEY SPEAKS TO DANIEL MCHARDY

Warriors CEO Cameron George has announced that halfback Shaun Johnson has been granted an early release from his contract with the NRL club.This comes after Johnson, who signed a two-year million-dollar deal with the club in 2017, requested the release on Tuesday.The Devlin Radio Show producer Hayden O'Neill and Radio Sport journalist Elliot Smith join The Panel on Daniel McHardy afternoons to discuss and analyse the last 24 hours of this fast moving story, with new reports suggesting Johnson could sign with another club by the end of the day.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE

Chris Waller is the New Zealand based trainer of Winx, who is a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse. Starting in May 2015, she has won 28 consecutive stakes races.LISTEN ABOVE AS CHRIS WALLER SPEAKS TO DANIEL MCHARDY

Today marks the 125th anniversary of New Zealand becoming the first country to give women the right to vote.To mark the occasion, Daniel McHardy spoke with triathlete and Ironwoman Erin Baker about her stunning career. She was a proponent of equal prize money for sportswomen, once boycotting an event because organisers offered a car to the men’s winner rather than both genders. Baker won 104 of her 121 races, including the Hawaii Ironman twice and the inaugural International Triathlon Union world championship in France during 1989, an unbeaten year in which she was awarded the supreme Halberg Award. In a career low, Baker was convicted of throwing an explosive device during the 1981 South African rugby tour protests. Baker denied the incident, but it prevented her competing in the United States for five years.Baker told McHardy she hopes more women get involved with sport as there are many more opportunities now.LISTEN TO ERIN BAKER TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE

LISTEN TO REBECCA MAHONEY TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVERebecca Mahoney is chuffed to become the first woman to referee a men's first-class rugby fixture this weekend – but she insists it's all about performing on her merits. The former Black Ferns international will be blowing the whistle at Te Aroha on Saturday where Thames Valley and Buller square off. She has two more Heartland Championship matches lined up but in this year of the suffragettes, don't call her a trailblazer for women dipping toes into the men's game.In her book, Mahoney should be ranked purely on her ability."For me, yes it's great for New Zealand that I am the first female, but I don't see it like that," Mahoney said."It's the next game, the next step for me and I've worked really hard for it."Mahoney, who played first five-eighth in two World Cups in 2006 and 2010 as part of 16 games for the Black Ferns, decided she wanted to try refereeing when she stopped playing."I had a young family, two young girls, and I just wanted to stay in the game. I wanted another challenge for myself," she said.Mahoney, 35, was one of two women in the high performance referee national squad this year."Being involved in a high performance environment has really accelerated her development and this appointment is a great achievement," referees' manager Bryce Lawrence said."We hope it inspires other female referees, or people thinking about taking up refereeing to see what you can achieve."Since 2015 she has officiated in Hong Kong, Dubai, Japan, Canada, the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and the World Cup in San Francisco."I've been so fortunate. It's hard work but the opportunities are amazing."It was a personal goal for myself, something I could chip away with and see how far I could get as an individual."Mahoney and husband Luke lease 1300 acres of hill country, farming sheep and beef at Alfredton, about 18km east of Eketahuna. It's a busy life and Mahoney appeals as someone who wouldn't have it any other way.She laughed that "I wouldn't have been my favourite player to referee", admitting she was one of those many players who felt they often knew better than the whistler.She is grateful that she has come into the game as a referee at a time when the women's game is making significant strides."There was no world series when I was playing so I am fortunate and that's one reason I decided to have a go because of the opportunities in front of me."Mahoney knows there is still a view that women should not be officiating in men's rugby and that's fine by her."People will have their opinions and that's okay. We are the greatest referees from the armchair."I don't feel the pressure or expectation, any more than the guys in the (national) squad."I'm definitely open to whatever else is out there but I know I need to prove I deserve more and I'm just like all the other boys out there." 

Danny Lee opens up on a tough PGA Tour season in a chat with Phil Tataurangi.

Danny Lee opens up on a tough PGA Tour season in a chat with Phil Tataurangi.

What do you do when your favourite rugby competition isn't getting the attention it deserves?For two Australian fans, the answer was to buy the TV rights.John Murray is one half of the Sydney rugby enthusiasts who brought the rights to New South Wales' Shute Shield club rugby competition.It may seem like a gamble to some, but with sold out venues for the finals, they have showed just how popular the competition is.Murray talked with Daniel McHardy about his love for rugby and how there is a disconnect between the amateur and professional game.LISTEN ABOVE

Shock across the country's racing community, as major figures in harness racing are questioned.Police have carried out 10 raids at harness racing stables in Christchurch, Invercargill and Manawatu - as part of an investigation into alleged race-fixing.The investigation began with information supplied by the Racing Integrity Unit.HarnessedNZ Editor, Garrick Knight told Daniel McHardy it's a dark day for the industry."The number of people and the level at which they operate is going to have a catastrophic effect. Not just on the industry itself but in public confidence, the people outside looking in."It's understood the investigations are into alleged race fixing, involving up to four stables.The properties raided this morning reportedly saw well-known horse trainers have their computers and phones seized.LISTEN TO GARRICK KNIGHT TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE

The Telegraph and TalkSport boxing correspondent Gareth A Davies joins Daniel McHardy Afternoons to preview Joseph Parker’s anticipated fight with Dillian Whyte.LISTEN ABOVE AS GARETH A DAVIES SPEAKS TO DANIEL MCHARDY

The Telegraph and TalkSport boxing correspondent Gareth A Davies joins Daniel McHardy Afternoons to preview Joseph Parker’s anticipated fight with Dillian Whyte.LISTEN ABOVE AS GARETH A DAVIES SPEAKS TO DANIEL MCHARDY

Chief football writer for The Times Henry Winter joins Daniel McHardy Afternoons live from Moscow, ahead of England’s huge game against Colombia tomorrow morning.

Chief football writer for The Times Henry Winter joins Daniel McHardy Afternoons live from Moscow, ahead of England’s huge game against Colombia tomorrow morning.

Kiwis Coach Michael Maguire talks with Daniel McHardy about the upcoming Kiwis-England test in Denver, USA.LISTEN TO MICHAEL MAGUIRE TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE

Jason Moore, the CEO of Moore Sports International joined the show to discuss the Denver league test between the Kiwis and England, he’s promoting the event and concedes it won’t sell out.LISTEN AS JASON MOORE SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVE.