Paris Olympics 2024


Kirsty Coventry elected first female IOC president
Her election marks the first time an African leads the IOC.

High schooler by day, world beater by night: The balance for Kiwi running prodigy
Ruthe's father says balancing school and sport is key.
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World record: 15yo Kiwi becomes youngest ever to run four-minute mile
Rising star Sam Ruthe has produced another extraordinary run.

Warning Olympics could be moved to winter over climate change
A potential Saudi Arabian bid to host the 2040 Olympic Games would be in winter or autumn.

Auckland Uni aims to host All Blacks at $320m sports centre
The state-of-the-art complex features Olympic gym gear and an indoor arena.

Kiwi sprinter eyes Olympics after breaking 30yo record
Tiaan Whelpton has smashed the New Zealand record over 60m.

European Union rules blamed for degrading Paris Olympic medals
More than 100 damaged medals, mostly bronze, will be ‘systematically replaced’.

‘It should come with a warning’: The sport Black Caps stars are backing
Padel courts will grow, with plans for 10 to 15 clubs and 100 courts.
Paralympics news

On The Up: Amy Ellis chasing Paralympic dreams
Amy Ellis will compete in her eighth Halberg Games this weekend.

Kiwi woman paralysed by cold defies odds, umpires from wheelchair
She aims to represent New Zealand at the 2028 Paralympics as a wheelchair racer.

New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian calls time on career
Eleven-time gold medallist, Dame Sophie Pascoe reveals she won't swim competitively again.
Sport news

Injury-hit Warriors welcome back star winger to face Dragons
The Warriors have been hit with a string of injuries after a thrilling Magic Round win.

'Struggling to find the words': Tributes for Kiwi rider after fatal motorcycle crash
Shane Richardson, 29, suffered severe chest injuries in the 11-bike crash.

New Zealand Bloodstock moves to boost centenary yearling sales
The Karaka yearling sales are a key economic driver for the New Zealand racing industry.
More Olympics news

IOC confirms replacement for over 100 ‘defective’ Olympics medals
More than 100 Paris 2024 medals returned; replacements under way after complaints.

Why LA's 2028 Olympic plans face renewed scrutiny amid wildfires
Experts warn the wildfires highlight some challenges for LA's 2028 Olympics plans.

The grind of greatness: Behind the scenes with the women's legendary K4
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.

'I'll be back': Wilde to take step back from triathlon, sets sights on LA 2028
The Paris silver medallist will limit his involvement over the coming years.

'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028
Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.

Comedian cancels ‘Raygun’ musical after legal threat
An Australian comedian has cancelled a musical about breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn.