Paris Olympics 2024


'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.

Kirsty Coventry elected first female IOC president
Her election marks the first time an African leads the IOC.
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High schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigy
Ruthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.

World record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mile
Rising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.

Warning Olympics could be moved to winter over climate change
A potential Saudi Arabian bid to host the 2040 Olympic Games would be in winter or autumn.

‘And we’re back': Carrington hints at bid for LA 2028
Dame Lisa Carrington’s time in the Olympic arena could yet continue.

Kiwi sprinter eyes Olympics after breaking 30yo record
Tiaan Whelpton has smashed the New Zealand record over 60m.

European Union rules blamed for degrading Paris Olympic medals
More than 100 damaged medals, mostly bronze, will be ‘systematically replaced’.
Paralympics news

On The Up: Amy Ellis chasing Paralympic dreams
Amy Ellis will compete in her eighth Halberg Games this weekend.

Kiwi woman paralysed by cold defies odds, umpires from wheelchair
She aims to represent New Zealand at the 2028 Paralympics as a wheelchair racer.

New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian calls time on career
Eleven-time gold medallist, Dame Sophie Pascoe reveals she won't swim competitively again.
Sport news

Lhasa to relish synthetic surface at Cambridge
He is a prime example of a horse who thrives on the still relatively new synthetic tracks.

Capewell to captain Warriors as Fisher-Harris banned, Barnett on NSW duty
The overlooked Queensland forward will lead the Warriors for the first time on Sunday.

Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent
Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.
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Olympic heroes and World Cup winners – what’s your favourite 2024 sporting moment?
Kiwi fans will have to decide between a stacked list of 10 outstanding achievements.

IOC confirms replacement for over 100 ‘defective’ Olympics medals
More than 100 Paris 2024 medals returned; replacements under way after complaints.

Why LA's 2028 Olympic plans face renewed scrutiny amid wildfires
Experts warn the wildfires highlight some challenges for LA's 2028 Olympics plans.

South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.

'I'll be back': Wilde to take step back from triathlon, sets sights on LA 2028
The Paris silver medallist will limit his involvement over the coming years.

'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028
Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.