In a career that spanned 18 years, Daniel Vettori established himself as one of the finest left-arm spinners in cricket history.
Making his debut at just 18, Vettori went on to become New Zealand's most capped ODI player, the third-highest wicket-taker, and, alongside Ross Taylor, New Zealand's most capped Test cricketer.
With over 4,500 Test runs, including six centuries, he also took over the captaincy during a dark period in New Zealand cricket.
Since retiring, Vettori has turned to coaching, currently working with the SunRisers Hyderabad in the IPL and the Australian Men's bowling squad..
Last week, he was recognised as one of New Zealand's greatest players ... joining the likes of Sir Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe in New Zealand's inaugural Hall of Fame.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Zoe Hobbs
At just 27 years old, Zoe has already etched her name in the history books as the first New Zealand sprinter since the 1976 Montreal Olympics to qualify for the Games - and the first to reach the semifinals in a century.
Zoe made history again when she became the first Oceanian woman to break the 11-second barrier in the 100m ... clocking an impressive personal best of 10.96 seconds.
With 11 national titles to her name... she's not only dominating the track but inspiring a new generation of athletes to follow in her footsteps.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Curling with Sean Becker
Sean Becker is a former Olympian and curling international.
He's played for New Zealand in 5 men's world championships, was New Zealand skipper of a team that won three Pacific champs and represented New Zealand at the 2006 Olympics in Turin, Italy - the first time New Zealand had made the Olympics for curling. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Steve Gurney
Adventure racer and multisport triathlete Steve Gurney joins us for this week's NZ Sporting History.
Steve is most well-known for winning the 243km Coast to Coast race a record 9 times and representing New Zealand at two Mountain bike world championships.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford
Sir Wayne's career in Rugby Union includes joining the New Zealand Cavaliers on their controversial tour of apartheid South Africa and winning the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup. He then captained the All Blacks for a three year, 14 game unbeaten streak
Buck is also credited with revitalising the Ka Mate haka the All Blacks perform before matched and teaching the team the correct tikanga.
Oh, and there's also the infamous "Battle of Nantes" which resulted in Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford being knocked out, losing several teeth and a testicle!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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