Michael Burgess
Michael Burgess is an accomplished sports journalist with extensive experience covering rugby league, particularly the NRL and the New Zealand Warriors. Since 2005, he has won several national awards and has reported on major sporting events, including the Olympics and FIFA World Cups, establishing himself as a prominent figure in sports journalism.
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Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
NRL: Why the Warriors statement win over Roosters eases any early season doubts
New Zealand· 2026-03-07
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
ASB Classic: Ben Shelton on 2026 Australian Open prospects, Trinity Rodman supportNew Zealand· 2026-01-18
Michael Burgess has been a sports journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
ASB Classic: Czech Jakub Mensik makes history with run to Auckland ATP finalNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
ASB Classic: Giron prevails in seven hour marathon after rain hits Auckland ATP eventNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Michael Burgess is a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald.
ASB Classic: Cam Norrie exits Auckland in thriller, as Mpetshi Perricard fires 25 acesNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
ASB Classic: Defending champion Gael Monfils knocked out by Fabian Marozsan in Auckland ATP openerNew Zealand· 2026-01-13
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
ASB Classic: American Ben Shelton plots challenge to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in 2026New Zealand· 2026-01-13
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
ASB Classic: Xinyu Wang ends Alexandra Eala run in Auckland WTA semi-final epicNew Zealand· 2026-01-11
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
All Whites could host European nation in Fifa series next March, ahead of World CupNew Zealand· 2025-12-24
Michael Burgess is a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald, covering major sporting events.
Wellington Phoenix issues worsen as crunch A-League period looms for Giancarlo ItalianoNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Gordon Walker to leave canoe racing role after golden era with Dame Lisa CarringtonNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Auckland FC extend remarkable A-League away record with Wanderers winNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
Michael Burgess has been a sports journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Auckland FC v Newcastle Jets live updates: A-League clash, GoMedia StadiumNew Zealand· 2025-11-30
Michael Burgess is a sports journalist covering major events for the New Zealand Herald.
Francis de Vries on All Whites rise, Auckland FC workload and Fifa World Cup pushNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2010.
Luke Metcalf: Warriors star says he was never going to leave, despite wide NRL interestNew Zealand· 2025-11-28
Michael Burgess has been a sports journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Auckland FC v Brisbane Roar live updates: Auckland miss key players in home gameNew Zealand· 2025-11-23
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
ASB Classic boss moves fast after Naomi Osaka’s unexpected change of plansNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
How All Whites can turn hard lessons against Colombia into Fifa World Cup progressNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Michael Burgess is a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald and co-host of the Big League podcast.
All Whites v Colombia: Why this match shapes as vital Fifa World Cup preparationNew Zealand· 2025-11-15
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Kiwis v Samoa live updates: Pacific Championships finalNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
A-League: Derby defensive fragility haunts Wellington Phoenix against Auckland FCNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Kiwis v Samoa: Gun centre Casey McLean on rapid rise, choosing heritage over OriginNew Zealand· 2025-11-08Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005, covering the Olympics, Fifa World Cups, and America’s Cup campaigns.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona weighs NRL, Rugby 360 options but confirms boxing plansNew Zealand· 2025-11-08
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Kiwis crush Tonga in exciting Pacific Championships clash, set to face Samoa in finalNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Kiwis v Tonga: Record crowd expected for Pacific Championships clash at Eden ParkNew Zealand· 2025-11-01
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Auckland FC v Western Sydney Wanderers: Jesse Randall taking A-League rise in his strideNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Auckland FC v Western Sydney Wanderers: Why striker Sam Cosgrove is key to Auckland relaunchNew Zealand· 2025-10-23Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Kiwis v Samoa: ‘It was never that’ Dylan Brown insists redemption wasn’t his motivation, after stunning displayNew Zealand· 2025-10-21
Michael Burgess analyses the season ahead for Auckland and Wellington.
Auckland FC v Melbourne City live updates: A-League season kicks off on the road for Premier Plate winnersNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005.
Kiwis v Samoa: Dylan Brown eyes test redemption after difficult NRL seasonNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
