OlympicsSkiing: Pinturault in winning shape ahead of SochiFrench tyro Alexis Pinturault used all his slalom expertise to comprehensively win yesteray's World Cup super-combined to mark himself out as a medal favourite.27 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsClaims of corruption taint Sochi showpieceCritics of Olympics say a third of budget is being siphoned off by Putin's friends.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsWinter Olympics: Dobbin primed for speed skate doubleFour years ago "it was a bit of a rush"; now Shane Dobbin, well prepared this time around.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsSnow boarding: Prior's gold perfect timing for trip to RussiaTiming can be everything, as Christy Prior discovered at the final Winter Olympics qualifying event in Canada yesterday.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMilitant group threatens SochiAn Islamic militant group says it was behind the Volgograd bombings that killed 34 people - and they'll give tourists at Sochi for the Olympics 'a present, too'.19 Jan 10:47 PM
OlympicsOlympic champion Frodeno sets sights on Kona conquestJan Frodeno installed an irrigation system at his home in Noosa recently, which he rates as his biggest achievement as a gardener.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: World goes cool on Putin gamesSochi is on the cusp of hosting one of the least loved winter Olympic Games.11 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandNZ team backs security for GamesOfficial says there's no need to rethink safety measures for Sochi Winter Olympics despite bombings in Russia.30 Dec 07:29 PM
OpinionPutin's moves on rights a sop to protect gamesIt's not unusual, of course, for the Olympics and politics to become intertwined. But it is quite a while since the impact has been so pronounced.27 Dec 07:19 PM
OlympicsFunding increase for successful sportsNZ's most successful sports will receive a funding boost ahead of the Rio Olympics, while basketball was another winner from today's High Performance Sport NZ investment announcement.17 Dec 10:31 PM
OlympicsSale of gold medal recalls Owens' glory and hardshipOne of the four Olympic gold medals won by track and field star Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Games is up for sale in an online auction that runs until Sunday.03 Dec 04:30 PM
