OlympicsWhy Phelps found the anthem so funnyWhat could possibly cause the American superstar to burst out into such a fit of laughter during the national anthem?10 Aug 06:51 AM
OlympicsWhy Olympic swimmers wear two caps in the poolNo, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Olympic swimmers are indeed wearing swim caps under their swim caps.10 Aug 06:23 AM
OlympicsChris Rattue: The end for SBW?Dare we say it, but this might be the end for Sonny Bill Williams, footballer?10 Aug 06:00 AM
OlympicsTinder games: Rio 'sexually charged'Away from the Games, some Olympians are looking for a different kind of match.10 Aug 05:32 AM
OlympicsBig read: 'I'm not this sweet little girl' - Lilly KingLilly King took down a polarising Russian rival this week in an episode that ignited a worldwide controversy.10 Aug 05:21 AM
Olympics'Michael Phelps' pool boy'Moments after Michael Phelps defeated Chad le Clos, trolls mercilessly took hold of the South African's Wikipedia page.10 Aug 05:08 AM
OlympicsWhat SBW's injury means for the ABsThe loss of Sonny Bill Williams is more annoying than it is disastrous for the All Blacks, writes Gregor Paul.10 Aug 04:25 AM
OlympicsHijab over bikini no barrier to beach volleyball dreamAn Egyptian beach volleyball player who shunned the sport's standard dress code - wearing a hijab, long sleeves and trousers - refused 10 Aug 04:12 AM
OlympicsWhat's coming up tonight: Villumsen going for goldDay four of the Olympics might have been unkind to the Kiwis but redemption can arrive as early as tonight.10 Aug 03:59 AM
OlympicsPhelps now has more golds than MexicoAfter winning his 20th and 21st Olympic gold medals, Michael Phelps has equalled another country's total medal haul.10 Aug 02:58 AM
OlympicsUpset specialists strike againFor the second time in less than a year, Japan stunned a traditional rugby power at a global event - and it's destined to keep people interested.10 Aug 02:55 AM
OlympicsEddie Dawkins relishing racing with target on backEddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell and Sam Webster are marked men going into Thursday's team sprint qualifying at the Rio Olympics.10 Aug 02:30 AM
OlympicsWoeful Wednesday: Don't panic NZToday might have been a bad day for the Kiwis in Rio, but we've still got (at least) five strong chances of gold.10 Aug 01:42 AM
OlympicsPhelps adds to historic medal tallyMichael Phelps has increased his Olympic-record haul after winning gold medal No 20 and 21 in the pool.10 Aug 01:24 AM
OlympicsIs this New Zealand's darkest Olympic day?As the bad news kept coming with a rare relentlessness, the question arose: was today New Zealand's worst Olympic day?10 Aug 01:19 AM
OlympicsHow it all went wrong for NZ Olympic teamTalk about coming back to earth with a thud; New Zealand's high spirits after winning two silver medals are a distant memory.10 Aug 12:56 AM
OlympicsFootball Ferns crash outThe New Zealand women's football side are out of the Olympics after going down 3-0 to world No 3 France today. They had hoped they 10 Aug 12:06 AM
OlympicsAussie media calls NZ hockey team 'soft'Australian media has questioned the bravery of the Kiwi women's hockey team, implying players were "soft".09 Aug 11:58 PM
OlympicsThat's no birdie! The creatures at the Rio golf courseForget the negative publicity; golfers from around the world are lapping up the sport's Olympic return in Rio - even if they're sharing the course with some strange and potentially-dangerous wildlife.09 Aug 11:56 PM
OlympicsFans: Stop calling sevens team the All BlacksUnhappy rugby fans are calling on New Zealand Rugby to drop the All Blacks tag given to our national sevens team. A poll on the New 09 Aug 11:47 PM
OlympicsThe oiled-up Tongan athlete who became internet sensation is singleIt is the question on the lips of every female spectator who saw his glistening torso steal the limelight at the Olympic Opening Ceremony. The 09 Aug 11:16 PM
EmploymentRio Olympics - the day jobs of Team NZMany are seasoned pros - but some of our Rio Olympians work day jobs just like us.09 Aug 11:15 PM
OlympicsEthiopian swimmer dubbed 'Robel the Whale'Remember Eric the Eel? A lot of people did today when Ethiopian swimmer Robel Kiros Habte competed in the men's 100m freestyle heats.09 Aug 10:23 PM
OlympicsBig blow: SBW out for six to nine monthsThe All Blacks sevens team have been shocked by Japan in the opening fixture of the Rio Olympics, going down 14-12 and losing Sonny Bill Williams to a leg injury.09 Aug 10:18 PM
Media and marketingOlympic footage lands Fairfax in courtSky TV has gone to the High Court seeking an injunction against Fairfax Media over the use of Rio Olympics video.09 Aug 09:30 PM
OlympicsSevens team bounce back after Japan defeatThe New Zealand men's sevens team recovered from this morning's shock defeat to Japan by winning their second pool game against Kenya.09 Aug 09:21 PM
OlympicsAmbulance gets lost carrying SBWEven emergency services get flustered when they meet Sonny Bill Williams, and sometimes it gets a little too distracting.09 Aug 08:44 PM
OlympicsUkraine ends mystery around controversial 'strategy'Ukraine offered a medical explanation Tuesday for why it appeared to quit while competing.09 Aug 08:18 PM
OlympicsIs Richie McCaw an Olympic curse?All Blacks great Richie McCaw has been to two events at the Rio Olympics so far...and he's witnessed two defeats. Now he's thinking of heading back home.09 Aug 07:43 PM
OlympicsThree turning points in mens' sevens shock lossJapan have shocked the rugby world once again, beating the All Blacks sevens team in their Rio Olympics opener.09 Aug 07:15 PM
OlympicsFrench fencer drops phone during eventEnzo Lefort forgot to take his mobile phone out of his pocket, and it could have cost him the match.09 Aug 07:15 PM
OlympicsWorld media reacts - Japan stun NZ sevens teamThe world's media is in shock over New Zealand's sevens rugby meltdown in their opening Rio Olympics match against Japan and the exit of superstar Sonny Bill Williams.09 Aug 06:18 PM
OlympicsDutch cyclist posts photo after horror crashCyclist Annemiek van Vleuten's face is still black-and-blue after her horrific crash late in Sunday's road race, but at least, she 09 Aug 05:08 PM
OlympicsKiwi equestrian team falls at final hurdleThe New Zealand eventing team have just missed out on a medal after a nail-biting conclusion to the three-day event overnight.09 Aug 05:03 PM