John Marrable has been defying the odds for nearly six decades and he’s far from finished.

Still smashing it: Kiwi Para athlete eyes Paralympic dream at 68

John Marrable has been defying the odds for nearly six decades and he’s far from finished.

Sun, Apr 20

Sophie Pascoe celebrates her gold medal in the S9 freestyle at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.

Dame Sophie Pascoe calls time on golden swimming career

The 32-year-old won a total of 19 Paralympic medals, including 11 golds, in a career spanning four Games.

Thu, Jan 30

Anna Grimaldi with her gold medal - then and now.

Grimaldi on importance of representation, embracing Paralympics profile

The Kiwi sprint/long jumper captured the nation's hearts with her 200 metres triumph at Paris.

December 3, 2024

While they're proud of their Paris campaign, planning is already underway for the next games, Jacob Johnson reports.

Hundreds of school kids welcome paralympians back to NZ

While the athletes say they're proud of their Paris campaign, planning is already underway for the next games.

September 12, 2024

The Kiwis finished with nine medals, including one gold.

Paralympics: NZ chef de mission on the challenge for LA and beyond

New Zealand finished the Paris campaign with nine medals, including one gold.

September 9, 2024

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Peter Cowan celebrates his Paralympics bronze over Aussie Curtis McGrath.

Paralympics: Paddler Cowan completes Kiwi medal haul with va'a bronze

New Zealand finished with one gold, four silver and four bronze at Paris.

September 9, 2024

Peter Cowan contests va'a paddling at Paris.

Paralympians in action: Paddlers Martlew, Cowan wrap up NZ campaign in Paris

The pair will contest the va'a event at Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, before the closing ceremony.

September 8, 2024

Anna Grimaldi celebrates her Paralympics gold medal over 200m.

'Got some dog in me': Paralympics hero Grimaldi reflects on shock gold at Paris

The Kiwi long jumper had to pick herself up from bitter disappointment in her favourite event to take on the 200 metres.

September 8, 2024

Anna Grimaldi celebrates gold over 200 metres at Paris.

Paralympics: Long jumper Grimaldi breaks NZ gold drought over 200m at Paris

After missing the podium in her preferred event, the Kiwi speedster shocked her opponents over a distance she rarely runs.

September 8, 2024

Scott Martlew in action at the Paris Paralympics.

Paralympians in action: Paddler Scott Martlew in KL2 200 final

New Zealand still seeks a gold medal heading into the penultimate day of these Games.

September 7, 2024

Kiwis Anna Grimaldi, Holly Robinson agonise over their medal misses.

Paralympics: Defending champions Grimaldi, Robinson off podium at Paris

New Zealand have two days to avoid their first Paralympics without gold.

September 7, 2024

Anna Grimaldi competes in the women's long jump T47 final tonight in Paris.

Paralympians in action: Anna Grimaldi aims to defend long jump title

Six New Zealand Para athletes compete across four sports on day nine of the Games.

September 6, 2024

Rory Mead finished fourth in the men's H1-2 road race at the Paralympics in Paris.

Paralympics: 'Kiwi ingenuity' helps hand cyclist Rory Mead to fourth

Rory Mead finished fourth in the men's H1-2 road race overnight in Paris.

September 6, 2024

Tupou Neiufi competes in the women's 50m freestyle S8 heats tonight.

Paralympians in action: Trio of Kiwi swimmers take to the pool

Five Kiwis compete on day eight of the Paralympic Games.

September 5, 2024

Danielle Aitchison of Team New Zealand celebrates after claiming silver in the women's 100m T36 final

Paralympics: Aitchison wins second silver in Paris in 100m final

Danielle Aitchison recorded a time of 13.43 to finish narrowly behind Shi Yiting of China who set a Paralympic record with a time of 13.39.

September 5, 2024

Bronze medalist Holly Robinson after competing during the women's Shot Put F46 final.

Paralympics: Holly Robinson secures shot put bronze with last throw

On her sixth attempt Robinson threw 11.88m which secured her the bronze medal.

September 5, 2024

Anna Taylor of Team New Zealand competes during the Women's C4 Time Trial at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Paralympians in action: Kiwi Para cyclists take on individual time trials

Kiwis compete on day seven of the 2024 Paralympics with Kiwi Para cyclists looking to add more medals on the road in their respective time trial events.

September 4, 2024

Anna Grimaldi celebrates with a New Zealand flag after winning bronze during the Women's 100m T47 Final.

Paralympics: Anna Grimaldi claims bronze in 100m T47 final

Anna Grimaldi set an Oceania record to pick up her first Paralympic medal on the track.

September 4, 2024

Will Stedman picked up a silver medal in the men's 400m T36 final.

Paralympics: Stedman claims 400m silver - 'I'm over the moon'

Stedman managed a national record in the final with a time of 52.92 behind defending champion James Turner of Australia who ran in a world record time of 51.54.

September 4, 2024

Will Stedman contests Tokyo Paralympics 400m.

Paralympians in action: Will Stedman eyes 400m at Stade de France

Six Kiwi athletes are in action at Paris overnight.

September 3, 2024

Matthew Britz in action at the Paris Paralympics.

Paralympics: Wild Paris crowd inspires Kiwi table tennis ace Britz

After breaking the Kiwi absence from Paralympics table tennis, Matthew Britz is eager to build on his encouraging performance in the French capital.

September 3, 2024

Will Stedman in action at the Paris Paralympics.

Paralympics: Long jumper Stedman agonisingly close to Paris podium

The Kiwi athlete placed fourth in a highly competitive men's long jump final in Paris.

September 3, 2024

Anna Grimaldi at the World Para Athletics Championships in May 2024

Paralympics: Anna Grimaldi's journey to self-belief

New Zealand's Paralympic flag bearer Anna Grimaldi is gearing up for her third Paralympic campaign and eyeing up more glory. But only now, for the first time in her career, does she feel like she truly belongs on the top step.

September 2, 2024

William Stedman soars at the world para athletics championships.

Paralympians in action: Kiwi William Stedman leaps for gold at Paris

Just two Kiwis compete overnight.

September 2, 2024

Paralympics: Aitchison sets sights on 100 metres after silver medal

Paralympics: Aitchison sets sights on 100 metres after silver medal

The Kiwi world champion was beaten by Chinese rival Yiting Shi over 200 metres.

September 2, 2024