Speed chaser Reg Cook behind the wheel in Bonneville.

Reg Cook, 78, and closing in on an 'outrageous' 800km/h land speed record

Sports Editor Abby Wilson on the Clevedon man's quest to go way past the current world record.

Sun, Sep 21

2:47

Olivia Podmore. (Composite image Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

'Honestly I'm pretty alone right now' – the unforgettable Olivia Podmore

On the four-year anniversary of cyclist Olivia Podmore's tragic death, 1News sports editor Abby Wilson looks back on their friendship.

Sat, Aug 9

Nienke Middleton.

Tearful and emotional end to Olivia Podmore coroner's inquest

Parents of the late Olympian weep as they deliver closing remarks to the inquest into her death.

Wed, Apr 23

2:22

Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore.

Olympic cyclist Podmore 'suffered trauma' before sudden death

The coroner resumed the inquest today with an apology to Olivia Podmore’s family for the four-month delay.

Tue, Apr 22

3:24

Olivia Podmore in 2019.

Olivia Podmore inquest to resume on Tuesday

It’s been a tough four-month wait for the conclusion of the coroner’s inquest for those close to the Olympic cyclist.

Mon, Apr 21

4:13

Kiwi Formula E driver Evans is home for a quick visit in between the FIA Motorsport Awards held in Azerbaijan and January’s season opener in Mexico.

Evans proud to be part of 'golden patch' of Kiwi motorsport

Kiwi Formula E driver Mitch Evans is home for a quick visit in between the FIA Motorsport Awards held in Azerbaijan and January’s season opener in Mexico.

December 20, 2023

2:05

November 2023
Regan Gough has spent more time recovering than riding over the past 18 months.

Top Kiwi cyclist's health battle to get to 2024 Olympics

Regan Gough has spent more time recovering than riding over the past 18 months.

November 25, 2023

1:50

The highly secretive Gold Mine lab at HPSNZ

A rare look inside the 'Gold Mine' helping top Kiwi athletes

Over the past decade more than 100 Olympic, Paralympic and World medals have benefitted from Gold Mine — a highly secretive innovation wing of HPSNZ.

November 1, 2023

3:31

October 2023
Tonks had parted ways with Rowing New Zealand eight years ago in controversial circumstances but is now back.

Controversial coach Dick Tonks back at Rowing New Zealand

Tonks had left the organisation in 2015 under controversial circumstances after he was found to be coaching Chinese athletes without his employer's permission.

October 16, 2023

2:09

September 2023
Future of New Zealand pro cycling team in doubt

Future of New Zealand pro cycling team in doubt

Aotearoa's only professional cycling team, Black Spoke, is without a major sponsor for next season after Bolton Equities pulls funding.

September 28, 2023

Kiwi F1 driver overlooked for 2024 full-time seat with AlphaTauri

Kiwi F1 driver overlooked for 2024 full-time seat with AlphaTauri

Liam Lawson has performed impressively since he took over for an injured Daniel Ricciardo.

September 23, 2023

Finn Fisher-Black at La Vuelta 2023

Young Kiwi cyclist's confidence grows with Grand Tour podium

Finn Fisher-Black, 21, calls his second place finish in stage 16 of La Vuelta "the best thing I've ever done".

September 21, 2023

2:01

June 2023
Lizzie and Hamish Bond and family at Duke Rowing event

US college sport experience not just benefitting Kiwi athletes

Orthopaedic surgeon Lizzie Bond is on a fellowship at the prestigious Duke University and it's proving to be a bit different to NZ high performance sport environments.

June 20, 2023

2:09

2021 Rugby World Cup director Michelle Hooper and 2022 Cricket World Cup chief executive Andrea Nelson.

Women behind historic world cups named in King's Birthday Honours

Michelle Hooper and Andrea Nelson brought Kiwis the women's Rugby World Cup and Cricket World Cup – and redefined women's sport in the process.

June 5, 2023

2:32

May 2023
Anna Meares celebrates after winning gold at the London Olympics in the Womens Sprint Track Cycling Final.

Top cyclist turned Aussie Olympic boss hiding out in Cambridge

Olympic sprint cyclist Anna Meares is Australia’s new Chef de Mission for Paris 2024, but she's calling the shots from the other side of the Tasman.

May 12, 2023

2:13

Kiwi cyclist's 'big break' leaves her unpaid and unable to race

Kiwi cyclist's 'big break' leaves her unpaid and unable to race

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Michaela Drummond began this year on a high as a signed rider but what started as a dream run quickly became a nightmare.

May 4, 2023

2:04

April 2023
Mayan Smith-Gobat, who has scaled some of the world's most challenging rock faces, says New Zealanders have what it takes to get to the top.

Kiwi climbing record holder thinks Olympic medals are possible

Mayan Smith-Gobat, who has scaled some of the world's most challenging rock faces, says New Zealanders have what it takes to get to the top.

April 17, 2023

2:05

March 2023
Emma Twigg reacts after winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

Rower Emma Twigg confirms she'll defend Olympic title in Paris

The 36-year-old believes she can win another gold "without a doubt".

March 23, 2023

Kiwi cyclist Ally Wollaston wins gold again in the omnium

Kiwi cyclist Ally Wollaston wins gold again in the omnium

The 22-year-old beat the current World Champion to win the UCI Nations Cup event in Cairo.

March 18, 2023

February 2023
The Black Spoke cycling team.

Black Spoke putting Kiwi cycling on the world stage

This year Black Spoke moved up to the second tier Pro Tour – it’s a spot that’s been earned by results but a spot that doesn’t come cheap.

February 26, 2023

9:37

January 2023
The idea of getting a shot at the Commonwealth Games was enough to get Tokyo gold medallist Michael Brake back in a rowing boat.

Coastal rowing brings Olympic champ out of retirement

The idea of getting a shot at the Commonwealth Games was enough to get Tokyo gold medallist Michael Brake back in a rowing boat.

January 5, 2023

2:01

December 2022
Black Spoke.

Kiwi team Black Spoke to make history on cycling's biggest stage

The team is joining the Pro Tour next season - the first from NZ to do so - and while the Tour de France may be a stretch now, the promotion will have a huge impact.

December 10, 2022

2:14

July 2022
Ellesse Andrews, pictured at last year's Olympics won gold in the keirin in Brisbane on Sunday.

Olympian Andrews takes on cycling double duties at Comm Games

Ellesse Andrews will line up for both the women’s team pursuit and the women’s team sprint to cover the recent withdrawal of injured teammate Ally Wollaston.

July 28, 2022

2:56

May 2022
The retired athletics legend says she was just "big and ugly enough" to survive in the flawed environment.

Dame Valerie Adams calls for change to NZ's High Performance system

The retired athletics legend says she was just "big and ugly enough" to survive in the flawed environment.

May 31, 2022

2:11

Olivia Podmore riding in 2019

Cycling NZ environment diminishes 'the mana of athletes' - report

A four-person panel's released a scathing report into the culture at CNZ, coming in the wake of Olivia Podmore's sudden death.

May 16, 2022