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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.

Hamilton And Waikato •Mon, May 16

Podmore report: Family hope Olivia's death won’t be in vain

An independent inquiry into Cycling New Zealand and the high performance system is set to be released on Monday.

Olympics •Fri, May 13

Eliza McCartney learning to walk before she leaps for Paris bid

The Kiwi vaulter has had to change a lot to finally overcome her injuries, including making the tough call to not compete at this year's Commonwealth Games.

Athletics •Thu, May 12

Hamish Bond hit by car issues before driving debut at Otago Rally

A broken-down car is a first in the remarkable sporting career of the former Olympic rower and cyclist.

Rowing •Thu, Apr 7

Kiwi kiteboarder revives Olympics bid after years of tough luck

Justina Kitchen's journey to Paris has picked up a second wind thanks to some external backing.

Olympics •Tue, Apr 5

Behind the Wall: Reporting from China brutal, but rewarding

1News Reporter Jordan Oppert survived 50 days in wintry China, reporting on the Olympics and Paralympics under the state's watchful eye.

Winter Olympics •Thu, Mar 31

NZ's snowsports success turning heads around the globe

New Zealand's ability to punch well above its weight in snowsports in recent years has seen it begin to attract talented dual-citizens rather than lose them.

Winter Olympics •Mon, Mar 28

Kiwi Olympian Janina Kuzma going where no skier has gone before

The two-time Winter Olympian is among a group of skiers heading to Sweden on an expedition through the Sarek National Park.

Winter Olympics •Thu, Mar 24

Skier Corey Peters to fly NZ flag at Paralympics’ close

It follows a sensational Paralympic campaign for Peters, who won one gold and one silver.

Winter Olympics •Sat, Mar 12

Russians banned from Winter Paralympics as IPC u-turn

New Zealand's Paralympic Committee was disappointed Russians were initially still allowed to compete.

Winter Olympics •Thu, Mar 3

Ukrainian Olympian prepared to defend Kyiv 'with gun in hand'

After showing a sign saying "no war in Ukraine" in Beijing, skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych is now ready to defend his home.

UK And Europe •Mon, Feb 28

Former DJ becomes Jamaica's first ever Olympic alpine skier

Benjamin Alexander says he only started skiing in 2015.

Winter Olympics •Sun, Feb 20

Porteous 'in shock' after winning Olympic gold medal

While the result ranked among his greatest achievements, Porteous said it was just as special to ski in an Olympic final alongside his brother Miguel.

Winter Olympics •Sat, Feb 19

Nico Porteous spins his way to Olympic halfpipe gold medal

The 20-year-old Kiwi freeskier overcame strong winds to win gold in the halfpipe at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Winter Olympics •Sat, Feb 19

Porteous honoured with haka after winning Olympic gold

Porteous became just the second gold medallist for New Zealand at the Winter Olympics, following Zoi Sadowski-Synnott's slopestyle victory just over a week ago.

Winter Olympics •Sat, Feb 19

'I hate this sport' - skater's rage, tears and Olympic collapse

Russian ice skater Alexandra Trusova was in despair after her history-making five quadruple jumps was not enough to beat teammate Anna Shcherbakova to the gold medal.

Winter Olympics •Fri, Feb 18

Harrington 'sore' but 'in good shape' after horror crash

Ben Harrington suffered a horrific crash in his second run, losing control mid-air and coming down hard headfirst onto the lip of the pipe.

Winter Olympics •Thu, Feb 17

Tears as Valieva tumbles out of Olympic figure skating medals

The 15-year-old was atop the leader board after Wednesday's short program, but falls and stumbles shunted her out of contention on Friday.

Winter Olympics •Thu, Feb 17

Nasty crash for Kiwi freeskier overshadows halfpipe qualifying

Ben Harrington was able to walk away under his own strength after a horrific fall on his second run.

Winter Olympics •Thu, Feb 17

Sadowski-Synnott's old school proud of 'humble, modest' champ

Mount Aspiring College has five alumni competing at the Beijing Olympics.

Winter Olympics •Tue, Feb 15

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Latest Stories

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

Podmore report: Family hope Olivia's death won’t be in vain

Eliza McCartney learning to walk before she leaps for Paris bid

Hamish Bond hit by car issues before driving debut at Otago Rally

Kiwi kiteboarder revives Olympics bid after years of tough luck

Behind the Wall: Reporting from China brutal, but rewarding

NZ's snowsports success turning heads around the globe

Kiwi Olympian Janina Kuzma going where no skier has gone before

Skier Corey Peters to fly NZ flag at Paralympics’ close

Russians banned from Winter Paralympics as IPC u-turn

Ukrainian Olympian prepared to defend Kyiv 'with gun in hand'

Former DJ becomes Jamaica's first ever Olympic alpine skier

Porteous 'in shock' after winning Olympic gold medal

Nico Porteous spins his way to Olympic halfpipe gold medal

Porteous honoured with haka after winning Olympic gold

'I hate this sport' - skater's rage, tears and Olympic collapse

Harrington 'sore' but 'in good shape' after horror crash

Tears as Valieva tumbles out of Olympic figure skating medals

Nasty crash for Kiwi freeskier overshadows halfpipe qualifying

Sadowski-Synnott's old school proud of 'humble, modest' champ

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