Olympics
Sport: Time running out for Fiji's Olympic 7s hopefuls
One week left for Fiji's sevens players to make the cut for Rio. Audio
Siblings set to rule the roost in Rio
It's a family affair for two sets of siblings named in the men's and women's rugby sevens teams to represent New Zealand at the Rio Olympics next month. Sonny-Bill Williams has been named in the men's… Audio
Rio Olympics: A Big Push For Women's Rugby
Barry Guy and Matt Chatterton explore the benefits of golf and rugby sevens being included in the Rio Olympics. Audio
Doubts already cast on golf, rugby's place at Olympics
Two new sports will feature in the Rio Olympics next month, but already doubts are being cast about the future of one of them. Matt Chatterton reports. Audio
Te Papa rejects Snell singlet over doubts
Te Papa has revealed it will not be buying a singlet believed to have been worn by Sir Peter Snell when he won two gold medals at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Audio
Snell Singlet may be a fake
Te Papa says it wont with it's purchase of a singlet believed to have been worn by Peter Snell at the 1964 Olympics because the museum is not convinced of its authenticity. Te Papa had the winning bid… Audio
Snell Singlet may be a fake
Te Papa says it wont with it's purchase of a singlet believed to have been worn by Peter Snell at the 1964 Olympics because the museum is not convinced of its authenticity. Te Papa had the winning bid… Audio
NZ Olympic uniform to be revealed tonight
New Zealand's 2016 Olympic uniform will be unveiled at a ceremony in Auckland in just under an hour. Olympic pole vaulter Eliza McCartney joins Checkpoint. Audio
South America Correspondent - Donna Bowater
Rio is broke.. what does that mean for Olympics? And the suspension of Rio's drug testing lab's license six weeks out from the Rio Games. Audio
Mark Todd will compete in eighth Olympics
Sir Mark Todd rides again - at the Olympics. He's been named in the equestrian team for Rio and become New Zealand's most capped Olympian. At 60 years old, he's set to become the oldest as well. And… Audio
Curfew considered for New Zealand athletes in Rio
New Zealand Olympic team chef de mission Rob Waddell says a curfew might be placed on New Zealand athletes after a string of armed holdups -- several athletes from other countries have been held up at… Audio
Sport: Samoa's sevens team miss out on the Olympics
Samoa's Olympic sevens dream was dashed by Spain in the final qualifier for Rio. Audio
NZ IOC member doubts Russian athletes will make it to Rio
A New Zealander on the International Olympic Committee is confident Russian athletes won't be given a dispensation to compete at the Rio Games. Audio
Broke Rio asks for help with Olympics
The governor of the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro has declared a state of financial emergency and requested federal funds to help fulfill obligations for public services during the Olympics.
Rio de Janeiro declares 'public calamity' over finances
The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro has declared a financial emergency less than 50 days before the Olympics.
Fast bikes for Rio
Bike technology and design are vital when it comes to winning Olympic cycling medals. Cycling New Zealand and Avanti have been working together to create bikes for the kiwi cycling team. Audio
Twigg confirmed for Rio
Emma Twigg has been confirmed as the last member of the New Zealand rowing team for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Banned Sharapova named in Russian Olympics team
The Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has been named in Russia's Rio Olympic team.
Kiwi narrowly misses out on Rio time
New Zealand 1500m runner Hamish Carson has just missed out on qualifying for the Rio Olympics, despite a confidence boosting win at the Windsor Open meeting in Canada.