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Paul Lewis: Clareburt move sad reflection of underfunded country
Opinion: If Kiwi swimmer gets among medals, he will have done so by beating bureaucracy.
'Hate to do the flag an injustice': No Olympic regrets as Nyika returns to pro ring
David Nyika's career plan already changed once. He wasn't prepared to change it again.
'Tough life lesson': Coach’s emotional farewell to departing Clareburt
Lewis Clareburt’s longtime swimming coach Gary Hollywood has bid an emotional farewell.
Comm Games swimming champion ditches capital for Auckland
Lewis Clareburt is tired of council pool headaches as he prepares for Paris Olympics.
‘So scary’: Top NZ gymnast chasing Olympic spot forced to deal with mum's cancer diagnosis
Reece Cobb learned of the devastating news just before she headed overseas to compete.
Chris Rattue's watchlist: Ranking the best sport to watch this weekend
The top sporting events to watch over the next few days.
What's in, what's out: New Olympic sports revealed
Cricket is an Olympic sport again. Flag football gets in for the first time.
Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension
'We do not punish or sanction athletes for the acts of their officials or government.'
Paralympian Cameron Leslie helps launch campaign to change disability narrative
Leslie hopes to normalise impairment and what is possible.
Cricket set to return to the Olympics in 2028
After a 128-year wait, cricket is set to return to the Olympics.
On tour with Andrew Alderson: Ranking the best press box meals I ever ate
Well-travelled sports journalist Andrew Alderson has the world on his plate.
‘A big oversight on my end’: Why boxer David Nyika is withdrawing from the 2024 Olympics
David Nyika admits balancing professional and amateur boxing was a mistake.
Women’s marathon world record shattered by more than two minutes at Berlin Marathon
The winner was nearly six minutes clear of any other runner.
Discover the birthplace of the Olympics on a luxury cruise
Docked near Olympia, Holland America's Oosterdam offers time-travelling experiences.
OlyWhites: Chris Wood eyes another Olympics ahead of qualifier final
Wood has been in regular contact with the OlyWhites throughout the past fortnight.
Match report: Oly Whites move on to next stage of Olympic qualifiers
It was a decent performance, though the team missed several good chances.
Simone Biles wins a record US gymnastics title a decade after her first
Oldest woman to win national title since USA Gymnastics began organising event in 1963.
Hawke's Bay runner Geordie Beamish shines in steeplechase at world champs
It's a best-ever finish by a Kiwi man in a track event at a world championships.
'Keep riding that wave': The crucial change behind Eliza McCartney's return to form
The pole vault star is still battling inner demons.
Two years after Tokyo, Simone Biles makes her return
"I feel really good about where I am right now, mentally and physically."
Louis Vuitton to sponsor 2024 Olympic Games
Several luxury designers to sponsor your favourite Olympians.
Kiwi teen swims to stunning bronze at world champs
Erika Fairweather became just the fifth woman to break the four-minute mark.
Hawke's Bay runner smashes 39-year-old NZ steeples record
The national 3000 metres record hadn't been touched since 1984.
'I'm so happy': Eliza McCartney qualifies for Paris Olympics
It continues her comeback to competitive athletics after a series of injury setbacks.
Kiwi Olympics coach cops 10-year ban for serious misconduct
An investigation found the coach acted inappropriately with athletes.
‘I couldn’t believe it’: How Kiwi sprint queen achieved lifelong Olympics goal
For as long as she can remember, Zoe Hobbs has had a singular sporting ambition.
Zoe Hobbs smashes own record to qualify for Paris Olympics
The Kiwi sprinter said she was not expecting to run so quick.
One race away: How Zoe Hobbs can seal Olympic qualification
Kiwi sprint sensation Zoe Hobbs could book her ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic champions support dry-slope training facility plan
The training facility would improve wellbeing of winter sport athletes, panel told.
Kiwi Olympian explains why he's ditching NZ for the US
Campbell Wright had a big decision to make.
Paris in push to improve quality of River Seine to allow swimming at 2024 Olympics
Swimming there is currently banned due to the levels of faecal matter.
Cameron Leslie: 'Absolute dream' to represent two sports at Paralympics
Leslie hopes to fulfil "absolute dream" of repping NZ in two sports at Paralympics.
Dame Lisa Carrington rival unsure of future after latest duel
Aimee Fisher doesn’t know what her immediate kayaking future looks like.