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The new technology installed will detect signs of concussion from blood.
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NZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crash
Hayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery.
Broken ribs, punctured lung: NZ Olympic medallist in hospital after crash
Hayden Wilde must stay in Japan for several weeks as he recovers from his injuries.
'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball
Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.
On The Up: How Olympic gold changed Hamish Kerr's life
Kerr's victory resonated in a special way with Kiwis; an undoubted Olympics highlight.
On The Up: How double Olympic gold changed Alicia Hoskin's life
Hoskin became just the eighth Kiwi to win two gold medals at a single Games.
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Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.
How an Olympic gold medal changed Finn Butcher's life
Butcher's story captured the imagination – the South Island kid who beat the world.
'Deep passion for sport': How Pope Francis inspired Olympic refugee team
IOC president Thomas Bach said the Pope inspired the team's creation for the 2016 Games.
LA's iconic sites set for 2028 Olympics
Venice Beach will host the triathlon and start the marathon and cycling races.
'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.
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.
Auckland Uni aims to host All Blacks at $320m sports centre
The state-of-the-art complex features Olympic gym gear and an indoor arena.
‘Olympic champion was scared of me’: The story behind Hamish Kerr’s golden moment
Hamish Kerr has lifted the lid on one of the great moments in New Zealand Olympic history.
Michael Burgess: The simple change needed to fix the Halberg Awards
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15yo Kiwi runner becomes youngest ever national athletics champ
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'Never underestimate Lisa': Why Carrington can add to gold haul in LA
Dame Lisa Carrington will be 39 if she attempts to add to her nine Olympic medals in 2028.
‘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’.
‘It should come with a warning’: The sport Black Caps stars are backing
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Machine guns, melt downs and golden glory: Behind the scenes memories of Paris Olympics
Six months ago, Paris witnessed probably the greatest Olympic Games of the modern era.
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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.
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Experts warn the wildfires highlight some challenges for LA's 2028 Olympics plans.
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The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.
‘Crocodile skin’: Athletes reveal tarnished Olympic medals
Paris 2024 faces embarrassment as bronze medals show rapid wear.