Sport panel: Why Silver Ferns are 'currently NZ's highest-performing team' - Fri 23 Oct
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Amy Acton announces her candidacy for governor of Ohio, emphasizing her commitment to addressing corruption and rising costs for residents. She pledges to lower taxes and prevent data centers from increasing energy bills, asserting that it is time for a change in leadership away from billionaire interests.
In sports, the panel discusses recent T20 cricket matches, highlighting India's victory over New Zealand, where Indian batsmen dominated the game. New Zealand's bowlers struggled, and concerns arise about Mitchell Santner's neck injury. The conversation shifts to netball, where New Zealand leads the Constellation Cup series against Australia, showcasing strong performances despite past challenges in away games.
The panel also previews a busy weekend in Christchurch, featuring the Rugby League World Cup with matches involving the Kiwi Ferns and Kiwis. The Kiwi Ferns aim for a more consistent performance after a narrow win against Fiji, while the Kiwis look to rebound from a loss to Australia. The Black Ferns are set to face France again, following a significant previous victory. Finally, the upcoming MPC final between Canterbury and Northland is noted, with Northland seeking to make history against a formidable opponent.
Show Notes
Herald sports journalists Christopher Reive and Nathan Limm cast their eyes over the weekend's sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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