NZ’s biggest question for 2019: Who will commentate the rugby world cup?

The swoop by Spark to secure rights to screen the rugby world cup in Japan means a decision to make about the combo in the commentary box. So who are the runners and riders to call Beaudy’s World Cup winning drop goal, asks Jamie Wall  While it probably won’t be remembered as a particularly memorable match, … Read more

Petition hits cricket commentator Debbie Hockley with a tidal wave of abuse

A petition has been set up calling for Debbie Hockley to be removed from the Sky cricket commentary team – and the creator and every single commenter so far is male. RNZ’s Zoe George reports. The president of New Zealand Cricket, Debbie Hockley, has been threatened with physical violence and referred to in sexist terms … Read more

Talking sports commentary with Spalk co-founder Ben Reynolds

Business is Boring is a weekly podcast series presented by The Spinoff in association with Vodafone Xone. Host Simon Pound speaks with innovators and commentators focused on the future of New Zealand, with the interview available as both audio and a transcribed excerpt. This week Simon talks to Ben Reynolds about how his company Spalk is … Read more