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Undefeated champion eyes third boxing belt
Mother of five Mea Motu will fight anyone. Now she is chasing history in the ring.
Temper expectations of Covid-19 impacted athletes
Fans need to show compassion if athletes fail to meet expectations when they return after a Covid-19 impacted build-up, says physio.
Olympian adamant NZ selection process needs to change
A long-time coach and three-time Olympian is calling what for what he describes as "favouritism" to be dropped from the selection process for national honours.
Athletes challenging selectors in record numbers
Aggrieved athletes who believe they've wrongly missed out on national selection are taking on the decision-makers in record numbers.
Athletes facing big challenge from online abuse
Stopping the racist, sexist, homophobic and other online abuse increasingly directed at professional athletes is a challenge facing all sports.
Athletes fear not being 'useful'
Calling time on an elite sports career can lead to an identity crisis if athletes aren't prepared for what happens next.
Breakers want a home
The New Zealand Breakers are refusing to be nomads for a second NBL season.
Grimaldi excited about the quality of her Paralympic field
Anna Grimaldi is the only medalist remaining from the T46 long jump at the last Paralympics but she is wary of the newcomers trying to stop her winning back-to-back gold medals.
Johnson shooting for top spot on the podium
Michael Johnson has been on the Paralympics podium three times over the past 17 years but a fourth at the last Games in Rio has motivated the para-shooter to keep honing his craft.
Floods hamper Paralympics build up to Games
Days of torrential rain, thunderstorms and flooding has hampered the New Zealand's Paralympic track and field athletes' pre-Games training camp in Japan.
Kiwi Ferns seeking assurances the World Cup will be safe
Coach Ricky Henry says he won't risk the health of his players or their families.
Silver Fern Maia Wilson chases self-acceptance
Silver Fern Maia Wilson has spent her career battling with her body image and has learnt this week she is not alone.
NZ Rugby still negotiating with Ineos, but welcomes debate
New Zealand Rugby says it welcomes the level of debate over whether to accept sponsorship from chemical company Ineos, saying it shows the game is relevant to Kiwis.
Brodie's back and raring to go
Back with the All Blacks for the first time in two years lock Brodie Retallick says he didn't do much analysis of the side's inconsistent form in his absence.
Top rugby league players weigh up offshore opportunities
Kiwi Ferns World Cup-winning captain Luisa Avaiki is helping a record number of New Zealand rugby league players chase professional opportunities overseas.
Sarah Walker ponders BMX future after missing out on Tokyo
BMX cyclist Sarah Walker has spent the last year mulling over what missing a second consecutive Olympic Games would feel like.
Warriors drop women's team for 2021
The Warriors have dropped out the 2021 NRLW competition citing financial pressures.
Tall Ferns coach wants more competition in New Zealand
The Tall Ferns have to cause an upset in Asia but coach Guy Molloy says the focus also needs to be on what is happening at home.
Dalton continues to play cards close to his chest over next Amcup venue
Team New Zealand boss Grant Dalton is remaining tight-lipped about the location of the next America's Cup and says a one-off race against Team UK off the coast of England isn't set in stone.
Former All Black captain Buck Shelford knighted
At the bottom of the pile of invoices sent to his Auckland home, one of New Zealand's toughest rugby players discovered the secret his wife had been keeping. Audio
Family over footy for some Kiwi Ferns
Kiwi Ferns captain says family could stop some players attending Rugby League World Cup.
Newcomers join experienced Paralympians in Tokyo
Paralympians who are in the "form of their life" and two first timers are among the six Para athletics competitors who have secured their place for Tokyo.
Fans set to welcome teams home
A long awaited game day approaches for New Zealand Breakers and Wellington Phoenix fans.
Lack of support doesn't deter Kiwi surfers
Surfing NZ has withdrawn support for surfers heading to the World Surfing Games but that hasn't stopped Olympic hopefuls Paige Hareb and Saffi Vette from going it alone.
Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge the latest to suffer mental fatigue
Black Ferns halfback Kendra Cocksedge admits she's among the high profile athletes battling "mental fatigue" ahead of the Rugby World Cup.