The annual Christchurch marathon will go ahead as planned next week despite the devastating effects of the February earthquake in the city.

New Zealand distance runner Allison Roe has lost a friend as well as an extraordinarily gifted rival with the passing of Norwegian great Grete Waitz.

Olympic hero gets his rightful medal and shows good mile form at fundraising meet

Middle distance legend Sir John Walker will become the first New Zealander to present an Olympic medal on home soil next week.

West Ham United have been chosen to take over the London 2012 Olympics stadium, according to the BBC.