OlympicsVeitch: Rio 2016 the 'Oddball Olympics'COMMENT: For months, we were told these Olympics had the potential to be like no other.20 Aug 06:43 AM
OlympicsKiwi action coming up tonightAfter Eliza McCartney made it sweet 16 for New Zealand, Lydia Ko could tonight add to that tally in the golf.20 Aug 05:21 AM
OlympicsBrazil searching for redemption in gold medal matchBrazilians know the 7-1 loss to Germany's senior team at the World Cup will never be forgotten.20 Aug 05:20 AM
OlympicsWomen's kayaking quartet send warning ahead of finalThe New Zealand women's kayaking quartet have issued a warning to their Olympic final rivals.20 Aug 05:14 AM
Olympics'There you go, I am the greatest'Usain Bolt has bid farewell in the fashion that we'd all become accustomed to - as a gold medallist.20 Aug 04:57 AM
OlympicsLochte could be sanctioned over liesQuestions are being raised about Ryan Lochte's future in swimming as he faces an Olympic disciplinary commission after lying about an armed robbery.20 Aug 04:49 AM
OlympicsThe world reacts to stunning Boomers capitulationAustralia's performance in a basketball defeat against Serbia with a guaranteed medal on the line was as bad as it gets20 Aug 04:29 AM
OlympicsContentious sailing selection standards prove correctThe cut-throat selection process for New Zealand's Olympic sailing team has been fully justified according to the sport's boss.20 Aug 04:13 AM
OlympicsKiwi walker collapses at finishQuentin Rew needed the help of race officials after collapsing after the finishing line in the 50km walk.20 Aug 04:05 AM
OlympicsFresh doping blow for RussiaRussia was stripped of another medal from the 2008 Olympics after three athletes were retroactively caught in drug tests.20 Aug 03:59 AM
OlympicsDisgraced IOC executive denied bail, moved to prisonThe Olympic chief arrested over ticket scalping allegations has been transferred to a prison.20 Aug 03:53 AM
Olympics'Big games are a weakness of ours' - Black Sticks coachMark Hager is not a man to pull any punches. Not even with many of his players in tears, and his own eyes red-rimmed.20 Aug 03:45 AM
OlympicsHamblin hampered by injuries in finalNikki Hamblin, the runner who made world headlines, has completed an eventful Games by finishing 17th in the 5000m final.20 Aug 03:33 AM
OlympicsAustralian athletes arrested in RioSeveral Australian athletes are being questioned at a Rio police station after being arrested at the basketball semifinals.20 Aug 03:15 AM
OlympicsAussies blame swimmersClaims of a rift between swimmers and the rest of the Australian team have been blamed for a disappointing medal haul.20 Aug 02:52 AM
OlympicsHigh-flying Eliza: 'I'm so happy'Eliza McCartney is the toast of New Zealand sport today after pulling off a stunning bronze medal performance in Rio.20 Aug 02:15 AM
OlympicsUSA men's basketball team defeat Spain to make finalThe US men's basketball team has advanced to its third straight Olympic gold-medal game, beating Spain 82-76 on Saturday morning (NZT)19 Aug 08:47 PM
OlympicsRio Olympics: While you were sleepingDay 14 of the Rio Games has seen the emergence of a new Kiwi medal contender, and a late revival of Lydia Ko's medal hopes.19 Aug 08:47 PM
OlympicsNick Skelton, becomes the oldest Brit in a century to win Olympic goldNick Skelton has become the oldest British Olympic champion in history, at 58 years and 233 days, with a dramatic victory in the individual 19 Aug 08:17 PM
OlympicsAussies rally for swimmer who stayed out all nightThousands of Australians have thrown their support behind top swimmer Emma McKeon, declaring the punishment handed down to her for 19 Aug 07:20 PM
OlympicsRevealed: The girls Lochte partied withRyan Lochte cosies up to two Brazilian teenagers just hours before concocting his bogus robbery story to hide a wild night of women and partying.19 Aug 07:20 PM
OlympicsWomen's kayak crew through to finalThe New Zealand women's K4 sprint canoe team have booked a place in the Olympic 500m final after two highly impressive races in Rio.19 Aug 06:45 PM
OlympicsIs this the Olympics' best celebration?A Japanese gold medallist celebrated her wrestling win by hurling her coach to the ground before parading him around the arena on her shoulders.19 Aug 06:39 PM
OlympicsMore heartbreak for Black SticksNew Zealand's inability to capitalise on a host of chances cost them dearly when they lost their women's hockey bronze medal match to Germany 2-1 in Rio today.19 Aug 06:25 PM
OlympicsCrash costs Kiwi place in BMX finalNew Zealand' sole BMX representative in Rio, Trent Jones, has missed out on a chance to contest the medals after a crash in the second 19 Aug 06:02 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: Lydia Ko, a lesson from RioCOMMENT: In the days before the Olympics I quietly hoped our flag might be carried into the stadium by Lydia Ko.19 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsHeroes' welcome awaits team from RioNew Zealand's record-breaking Olympic heroes will be welcomed back in style on Wednesday.19 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionNano Girl: Truth about Olympics medalsCOMMENT: As the Olympics come to a close this weekend, you may be surprised to know that this year's gold medals actually contain very little gold.19 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsFrenchman's heroic - and messy - effortWorld record holder for the 50km walk Johann Diniz had gold in his sights at Rio this morning - until it all fell apart.19 Aug 04:36 PM
EditorialEditorial: Lochte's tall story deserves a gongIf medals were awarded for brainlessness, Ryan Lochte would be on the podium.19 Aug 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Olympians lift nation's medal bar to new heightsAfter a nervous start, we got there. Yesterday New Zealand achieved its record haul of medals, eclipsing 1988 in Seoul and London four years ago.19 Aug 04:00 PM
OpinionKris ShannonOlympic sports ranked from best to worstCOMMENT: Plenty of sports have been showcased at Rio but how many are really worth their place among the elite?19 Aug 04:00 PM
OlympicsYoung Kiwi pole vaulter has high hopesNew Zealand's record medal tally could grow even more this weekend - with the contenders spearheaded by 19-year-old pole vaulter Eliza McCartney.19 Aug 04:00 PM
Olympics'They tease, bully and make fun of me'As Britain's Brownlee brothers stormed to triathlon gold and silver in Rio, spare a thought for the third sibling - Edward.19 Aug 01:11 PM
