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Michael Burgess: The simple change needed to fix the Halberg Awards
OPINION: The awards remain special – and are dearly loved – but there's something missing.

New long jump ‘take off zone’ tested, faces mixed reactions
World Athletics is undecided on introducing the change for major competitions.

Opinion: Would you pay $11.40 to watch 7 year olds play sport?
OPINION: I can’t hold back tides, but I don't want to keep paying through gritted teeth.

Paris Olympics: Shot put silver medalist Maddi Wesche celebrates with family
Kiwi shot putter Maddi Wesche has celebrated her Olympic silver with friends and family at NZ House. Video / Chereè Kinnear

Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day twelve action
Track women's team pursuit win silver, pole vault trio miss out and sailing gets postponed. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Sky Sports / Getty / Photosport

How Hamish Kerr has transformed into one of the world’s best high jumpers
Since the last Olympics Kerr has gone from good to great, with some remarkable displays

The text from Tom Walsh's wife that helped him qualify for shot put final
Jacko Gill and Tom Walsh thrive amid electric Olympic atmosphere.

How Zoe Hobbs plans to 'thrive' under the pressure of 100m
The signs are good for Hobbs, after a polished performance in the heats in Paris.

In her own words: Inside the making of sprint star Zoe Hobbs
Zoe Hobbs has dedicated more than half her life chasing an Olympics dream