Olympics
High Performance Sport - Alex Baumann
High Performance Sport New Zealand has announced its investments in final run up to Rio. Alex Baumann is the chief executive of High Performance Sport New Zealand is here to explain who wins and loses… Audio
Olympic boss says it's time to earn back lost credibility
The President of the IOC believes the global corruption and doping scandals engulfing sports are an opportunity for organisations to undergo change and earn back lost credibility.
Hamburg pulls out of Olympic 2024 race
The citizens of the German city of Hamburg have rejected a bid to host the 2024 summer Olympics with more than half voting against it in a referendum.
Russian Olympic Committee agrees clean-up
The first signs of a compromise that would allow Russia to compete at next year's Rio Olympics have already emerged.
Support grows to ban Russia from Rio
A leading New Zealand runner is joining Australia in calling for Russia to be banned from the 2016 Olympics after an investigation uncovered widespread doping. Audio
The man who blew the lid on doping amongst Russian athletes
Hajo Seppelt's documentary "Top Secret Doping: How Russia Produces Its Winners", screened in Germany late last year - in it he interviewed champion Russian athletes who admited to doping, saying they… Audio
Sport: Fiji Football pressing forward following Olympic appeal
Fiji Football is stepping up preparations for Rio after New Zealand failed in its bid to overturn its disqualification from Olympic qualifying. Audio
Laura McQuillan - In Rio
New Zealand journalist freelancing in Brazil, which is gearing up for the Olympics. Audio
Sport : USA
LA Times sports journalist Helene Elliott has a penchant for fast moving competitions where pucks are hit by sticks; Major League Baseball playoffs are advancing toward the World Series; progress in… Audio
NZF's Olympic football hopes over?
NZ Football has found out the result of their appeal over their Olympic disqualification - but they and the Oceania confederation won't say what the decision is until Friday.
Andrea Hewitt first athlete to be picked for NZ Olympic team
Triathlete Andrea Hewitt has become the first athlete to gain selection into the New Zealand Team for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Audio
470 crews improve at World Champs
The New Zealand crew of Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie have improved to fourth after the second day of racing at the 470 sailing world champs in Israel.
Olympic surfing to be held on shore
Surfing at the 2020 Olympics would be held in a wave pool if it is confirmed by the IOC.
Squash misses out on Olympics
Squash has been overlooked for inclusion at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which is devastating news for the sport's millions of followers, says the World Squash Federation.
Surfing and climbing at the Olympics
Surfing, climbing and baseball could be included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after organisers announced their final list of new sports to the world governing body.
Oceania to release Olympics ruling soon
NZ Football will find out within 30 days whether they can field a men's team at the Rio Olympics - or if they will have to appeal to the world's highest sporting court.
Virus levels'dangerously high' on Rio Olympic beaches
Swimming's governing body FINA has called for virus testing in water which will be used at next year's Olympics, following fears for athletes' health.
Sailor blames Rio pollution for surgery
German sailor Erik Heil has undergone surgery for skin infections which he says were caused by polluted water at the Olympic test regatta in Rio de Janeiro.
IOC praise Rio's preparations for next year's Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has praised the organisers of next year's games in Rio and said Rio will deliver outstanding games. Audio
Olympic frisbee?
The Executive Officer of New Zealand Ultimate, Iain Stewart is stoked about the IOC's decision to recognise disc-based sports. Audio
