OlympicsHoles appear in swimmers' holdup storyClaims and denials • Ryan Lochte says he did not have his wallet with him when he went through security at the athletes' village. • 18 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsSwimmers confess Lochte story 'made up'US swimmers Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz have told police that they fabricated claims that they and Ryan Lochte were robbed at a gas station.18 Aug 03:25 PM
OlympicsRio: While you were sleeping - day 13Catch up on all the action from the Kiwis in Rio.18 Aug 03:22 PM
Olympics'She is battling to stay alive'British TV presenter Charlie Webster is fighting for her life in a Brazilian hospital after being struck down by a rare strain of malaria while covering the Olympics.18 Aug 06:35 AM
OlympicsBritish athlete held up at gunpoint in RioA British Olympian has reportedly been held up at gunpoint during a night on the town in Rio.18 Aug 06:33 AM
OlympicsThe cruelest rule in sportsFour years of Olympic training, gone a millisecond too soon. No warnings, no do-overs. You're done.18 Aug 05:57 AM
OlympicsEveryone is getting engaged at the Rio OlympicsLove is in the air in Rio de Janeiro. Maybe it's the natural exhilaration of achieving a lifelong goal you've worked toward with 18 Aug 05:24 AM
OlympicsDid a current in the Rio pool favour lanes?Allegations have surfaced that Olympic swimmers on one side of the pool in Rio were advantaged because of a current. Three scientists 18 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandKiwi Olympians get artistic tributeTwo teens have used their artistic flair to pay tribute to a pair of Olympian alumni of their Auckland high school.18 Aug 03:47 AM
OlympicsRule changes key to keeping Kiwi crewmates togetherJason Saunders and Gemma Jones were the surprise packages of flourishing New Zealand sailing campaign at Rio.18 Aug 03:31 AM
OlympicsBolt's mid-race chat with rivalThe Jamaican track superstar has revealed what he said to Canadian Andre de Grasse as they crossed the finish line in their 200m semi-final.18 Aug 01:32 AM
OlympicsRio anti-doping branded 'worst ever'Anti-doping at Rio has been compromised by a wave of no-shows, walkouts by volunteers and testers, and security lapses.18 Aug 12:57 AM
OlympicsSister of golden girl 'stunned' by backlashNZ-based sister of Olympic golden girl Laura Trott who was branded a "bitter" and "jealous" sibling has spoken about her shock over the extraordinary backlash.18 Aug 12:53 AM
OlympicsWatch: Brutal fall mars steeplechase finalUgandan runner Jacob Araptany face-planted in one of the most brutal falls seen at the Olympics and failed to finish the race.18 Aug 12:42 AM
OlympicsHorrific aftermath of Aussie's injuryIt took almost three hours and a general anaesthetic to get javelin thrower's shoulder back in her socket after her Olympic Games blow out.17 Aug 11:19 PM
OlympicsMedallist refuses to take part in photosAzerbaijan's Mariya Stadnik wasn't exactly impressed with finishing second in her wrestling gold medal match.17 Aug 10:59 PM
OlympicsBlack Sticks lacked finish in semifinal defeatThey had their chances but the women's Black Sticks weren't good enough to grab them as they lost their Olympic semifinal 3-0 to Britain 17 Aug 10:32 PM
OlympicsRio wrap: Gatlin misses 200m finalRelive all the action from day 12 of the Rio Olympics, capped when Justin Gatlin failed to reach the 200m final.17 Aug 09:36 PM
OlympicsTwist in pole vault 'penis' storyJapanese pole vault phenomenon Hiroki Ogita has spoken out to give his side of the viral moment his manhood collided with the pole vault bar.17 Aug 09:31 PM
OlympicsKo saves round with miraculous eagleA miraculous eagle has rescued a nervous Lydia Ko's first round in Rio as women's golf ended a 116-year absence from the Olympic Games.17 Aug 09:16 PM
OlympicsMichael Phelps enjoys first day of retirement in the poolDespite having officially hung up the goggles for good, Olympic legend Michael Phelps has spent his first day of retirement in the 17 Aug 08:49 PM
OlympicsOlympian's partner dragged into disputeThe partner of NZ Olympic cyclist Linda Villumsen is in the middle of a sibling controversy which has arisen after Britain's extraordinary success on the Rio track.17 Aug 08:48 PM
OlympicsTestosterone-charged Semenya 'jogs' to victory in women's 800m heatThe South African athlete once forced to undergo gender testing is being guarded round the clock ahead of her bid to win Olympic gold 17 Aug 07:24 PM
OlympicsBurling & Tuke lead great day on waterPeter Burling and Blair Tuke have confirmed their gold medal while Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie took out silver in the women's 470 class earlier this morning.17 Aug 06:52 PM
OlympicsCarrington on course for double-goldLisa Carrington has today been sharply reminded how difficult a challenge she'll face tomorrow if she's to complete a golden Rio Olympic kayak double.17 Aug 06:39 PM
OpinionRaybon KanRaybon Kan: With SIS, who needs Sky?I don't subscribe to Sky, says Raybon Kan. Our taxpayer-funded Olympic team shouldn't perform behind a paywall, unless the event is one of our athletes pole-vaulting over it.17 Aug 05:30 PM
OlympicsIs this the unhappiest gold medallist?As well as a gold medal, this North Korean athlete has picked up another title in Rio - the saddest medal winner at the Games.17 Aug 03:11 PM
OlympicsRio: While you were sleeping - day 12WATCH: Catch up with all the action from the Rio Olympics overnight.17 Aug 02:43 PM
OlympicsPhelps shows Ledecky how to wear a bunch of medalsIf there's anyone on the planet who would know how to wear a bunch of Olympic medals all at once, it's Michael Phelps.17 Aug 01:41 PM
OlympicsKiwi loses opening taekwondo boutAndrea Kilday has lost her opening taekwondo contest at the Rio Olympics. Kilday, 34, was beaten by Brazilian fourth seed Iris 17 Aug 01:16 PM
OlympicsOlympian defends sister's interviewShe's an Olympic record holder and half of a cycling power couple, but Laura Trott has been forced to slam haters after her NZ based sister's TV interview.17 Aug 11:52 AM
OlympicsTongan flagbearer bares truthThe oiled Tongan flagbearer has bared all about being a professional athlete.17 Aug 11:08 AM
OlympicsThe Big Read: Strangers at the start line, now eternally linkedThey were strangers at the starting line, but less than 20 minutes later, they found themselves eternally linked - by circumstance and benevolence.17 Aug 08:52 AM
OlympicsMagic tape helps French hurdler flyFrance's Pascal Martinot-Lagarde finished fourth in the final of the 110m hurdles in Rio, and he had something special to thank for 17 Aug 07:27 AM
