New Zealand sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford has reportedly died aged 79.
Gifford had been a journalist for more than 50 years and was a regular contributor to the New Zealand Herald since 2019.
He covered two Rugby World Cups, two Olympics and the appointments of three All Blacks coaches.
Sport commentator Tony Johnson told Breakfast he was "very sad" to hear of Gifford's death, and shared some stories of his long career. (Source: Breakfast)
Gifford wrote more than 20 sport books and was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2024 New Year's Honours.
His career began in radio where he worked at multiple stations including Radio Sport, ZM and Radio Hauraki.
He is survived by wife Jan and his children Emmalene, Jane, Scott and Adam.
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