Home / SportBen FrancisJournalist·NZ Herald·30 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readPhil Gifford discusses his honours award with Chris Rattue. Video / Michael Craig AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.Iconic sports journalist, broadcaster and writer Phil Gifford has died.He died in Auckland on Tuesday night, aged 79. He is survived by wife Jan and his children Emmalene, Jane, Scott and Adam. Gifford had been a journalist for more than 50 years and was a , covering two World Cups, two Olympics and the appointments of three All Blacks coaches. AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Phil Gifford dies aged 79 after more than 50 years in sports journalism
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