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Have the Olympics lost their way?
Sports Call - The biggest show on Earth kicks off in Rio shortly, and while one survey suggests NZ could enjoy its most successful Olympics ever, there is also scepticism about the Games themselves.
Rowing: Bond and Murray, Mahe and Co
If ever there was such as thing as a dead cert Olympic gold medal - rowers Hamish Bond and Eric Murray are it.
Track Veteran Nick Willis
Nick Willis might be an Olympic veteran but he has shown he is still a force to be reckoned with in one of the glamour events on the track, the 1500m.
Black Caps, White Ferns eye finals
The finals of the World T20 in India beckon for both the New Zealand men's and women's cricket teams. Audio
Martin Crowe: NZ's greatest batsman
TRIBUTE: Martin Crowe will be remembered as New Zealand's greatest batsman, but also as one who demanded the utmost high standards of himself and those around him.
New era for Black Caps after McCullum
Sports Call - Outgoing skipper Brendon McCullum's last match marks the end of an era for the Black Caps. Stephen Hewson looks ahead. Video
Brendon McCullum's legacy
Sports Call - The retiring Black Caps captain played from his gut and only knew one speed and that was full-speed.
Defeat at first stumps for Black Caps
Sports Call - Australia and the Black Caps played for three-and-a-half days but the result was effectively decided on day one, writes Stephen Hewson.
Are the All Blacks good enough to go back-to-back?
OPINION: As the nation lathers itself into a frenzy over whether the ghosts of World Cups past will come back to haunt the All Blacks, let's stop and think, writes Stephen Hewson.
Record medal target for NZ at Rio Olympics
New Zealand is aiming for a record haul of 14 medals at next year's Rio Olympics.
England ripe for the taking
The odds may never get better for the Black Caps to achieve a rare series win in England as they begin the first of two Tests at the home of cricket.
The Phoenix: Time to finally rise?
A top two A-League finish beckons for the Wellington Phoenix - Stephen Hewson looks at their prospects.
Kane Williamson key to NZ's hopes
Initially regarded by many as a test match specialist, Kane Williamson has shown just how key he is to New Zealand's Cricket World Cup campaign.
How do the Black Caps rate?
As the Black Caps seek to become the first New Zealand side to reach the cricket World Cup final, cricket reporter Stephen Hewson considers their chances. Audio
Black Caps' time to make final
New Zealand have contested all 10 editions of the Cricket World Cup but never got past the semi-finals - will 2015 be any different?
CORRESPONDENT
Just when the Black Caps should have been basking in well deserved recognition for their series win over the West Indies, along comes "My name is Lou Vincent and I am a cheat".
CORRESPONDENT
Allegations of match-fixing reached a crescendo this week with leaks, headlines, charges, and Brendon McCullum's appearance before the media becoming a pivotal moment. Audio