Olympics
Russia's world sports ban - has Moscow got off lightly?
Russia has been banned from competing hosting or bidding to host major global events for four years. The suspension was announced by The World Anti-Doping Agency earlier this week after finding Russia… Audio
Sports commentator Brendan Telfer
Brendan talks to Kathryn about the Black Caps team playing England in the second test in Hamilton today. Also a look at whether Russia will be banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics. Audio
WADA wants Russia banned for four years
WADA says Russia should be hit with a four-year Olympic ban and barred from all world championships for the manipulation of data retrieved from a tainted Moscow laboratory.
Scullers enjoying chase for Olympic spots
New Zealand's single scullers go into next week's World Rowing Championships with completely contrasting build-ups but with a common goal.
NZ's top athletes prepare for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
The final countdown to next year's Olympics in Japan is officially on for many of our country's top athletes. Video, Audio
Boxing boss hits back at suggestion others could run the sport at the Olympics
Boxing boss hits out at Olympic chief Thomas Bach for suggesting an alternative organisation could run the sport at next year's Tokyo Games.
Sport: Tonga's Pita Taufatofua targets third Olympic sport
Tonga's Pita Taufatofua has taken up kayaking in a bid to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Audio
Drysdale committed to "getting the big boat going"
Mahe Drysdale's dream of winning a third straight Olympic single sculls title appears to be over.
Young sailor excited about taking on the best
"If you want to be the best, you've got to beat the best."
Auckland lawyer cleaning up world sport
Maria Clarke has been at the centre of international efforts to clean up world sport since 2016, having been handed the batten by British running legend Lord Sebastian Coe.Now 3 years later she's in… Audio
Breakdancing at the Olympics?
The organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics want breakdancing to be introduced into competition - the panellists weigh in with their own suggestions for new Olympic events Audio
Japan Olympic boss under investigation
The president of Japan's Olympic Committee, Tsunekazu Takeda, is under formal investigation in France for suspected corruption related to Japan's successful bid for the 2020 Olympics.
Micheal Warren: how the Olympics shaped NZ's identity
Sport and politics have always fascinated Victoria University of Wellington graduate Micheal Warren. This week he graduated with a PhD in Political Science that combined the two subjects - his thesis… Audio
Silver for NZ Youth Olympians
The Auckland triathlete Dylan McCullough has won his second medal at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, picking up silver in the mixed relay as a part of the Australian-New Zealand team.
Gold medal for NZ triathlete at Youth Olympics
Aucklander Dylan McCullough has won New Zealand's first medal of the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires with victory in the triathlon.
Japan may introduce daylight saving to overcome heat during Olympics
Enduring a deadly heatwave this summer, Japan is considering adopting daylight saving time from next year, so that the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games can stage events during cooler hours.
Burling and Tuke will try to defend their Olympic title
New Zealand sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have confirmed they'll attempt to defend their 49er title at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Refugees and Olympians play sport to recognise unique ‘days’
Olympics New Zealand today hosted 300 young refugees at a sports day in Auckland alongside eight Olympians, including gold medal winner Barbara Kendall. Zac Fleming was there. Video, Audio
New Zealand's master among the masters
From 5Ks to marathons, New Zealand runner John Campbell has shattered every record in the over-40 record book. In an incredible 1990 season, John went undefeated as a master in 22 races, including… Audio
Should E-sports be allowed at the Olympics
Could e-sports soon be played as an Olympic sport? Jan Kruse, a senior lecturer in Visual Effects and Game Design at AUT University talks to Jesse Mulligan. Audio
