OlympicsEliza McCartney into pole vault finalProblematic poles haven't stopped Eliza McCartney from soaring into the pole vault final at the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old 16 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsEast Africans - best by a distanceWhen it comes to distance running, the finals will be dominated by athletes from East African countries or those of East African heritage.16 Aug 04:00 PM
OlympicsWhile you were sleeping - day elevenWatch NZ Herald Focus: Runner Nikki Hamblin's Olympic spirit paid dividends as she qualified for the event's final despite tripping and finishing 14th in her heat.16 Aug 03:21 PM
OlympicsChinese swimmer's honesty earns praiseFu Yuanhui's latest admission about how her period affected her performance has seen her win even more respect.16 Aug 02:20 PM
OlympicsMixed fortunes for Kiwi track cyclistsKiwi sprint cyclist Sam Webster has won his heat to advance to the next round of competition in the men's keirin16 Aug 02:03 PM
OlympicsWillis leaves it late to qualify for semisNick Willis has stormed home over the final 50 metres of his heat in the 1500m to automatically qualify for the event's semifinal.16 Aug 01:55 PM
OlympicsKiwi's heart-tugging Olympic momentWATCH: Runner Nikki Hamblin makes headlines around the world after showing true Olympic spirit in helping a fellow competitor after they both fell in the 5000m.16 Aug 01:25 PM
EntertainmentThrones fans back Brandon Starc at OlympicsDespite being on Olympic debut, Australian high jumper Brandon Starc already has a legion of international fans and he has his name to thank for it.16 Aug 10:00 AM
OlympicsSix Olympic odditiesFrom sexism to sportsmanship to Muhammad Ali boxing, here are six Olympic oddities you may have missed.16 Aug 09:36 AM
OlympicsRecord medal haul a possibility for NZIt has been a while since New Zealand last claimed a medal at the Rio Olympics but, don't despair, that should change overnight.16 Aug 07:34 AM
OlympicsThe most bizarre Olympic rulesHere are some of the strangest rules you might see in action at this year's Olympic games.16 Aug 06:55 AM
OlympicsKiwi medal drought set to endA strong finish to New Zealand's Olympic campaign is in store - and the medal rush is set to begin tonight.16 Aug 06:16 AM
OlympicsWhat are those Olympic medal sculptures?WATCH: The winners at the Rio Games have been handed strange and brightly colored figurines. What are they?16 Aug 05:37 AM
OlympicsSwimmer's saucy striptease goes viralA Ukranian athlete's flirty pre-practice dance at the Rio Olympics has gone viral.16 Aug 05:34 AM
OlympicsAussie's Bolt photo sends world nutsThe greatest Australian moment of Rio 2016 may have just gone to a non-athlete, thanks to a Usain Bolt photo so perfect it's sparked a global meme frenzy.16 Aug 05:27 AM
OlympicsCarrington starts favourite to defend titleLisa Carrington will start favourite to defend her Olympic canoe sprint title after explosive performances in the opening K1 200m opening races in Rio.16 Aug 05:10 AM
Olympics'Not the way a race should finish'Shaunae Miller's dive over the finish line in a desperate mess to claim a famous victory in the women's 400m final has been met with mixed reaction.16 Aug 04:39 AM
OlympicsThe man who stopped a nationThiago Braz Da Silva sent Brazil into delirious celebrations after his miracle performance that will live forever in history.16 Aug 04:01 AM
OlympicsHow Olympic chef is helping the homelessA top chef is using leftover food from the Olympic Village to make meals for Rio's homeless.16 Aug 04:01 AM
OlympicsSo you won gold? Welcome to your lifeAthletes train long and hard to win Olympic gold but what happens once they succeed?16 Aug 03:41 AM
OlympicsWeightlifter dances his way through OlympicsWeightlifting isn't the only thing David Katoatau is good at.16 Aug 03:19 AM
OlympicsNZ sending full team to Rio Paralympic GamesNZ will still send a full team to compete at the Paralympic Games despite news of countries missing out because of a lack of money for the event.16 Aug 02:35 AM
OlympicsAussie media: Hockey loss a 'train wreck'Australia media are describing their country's hockey campaign as a "train wreck" after they knocked out of the Olympics by NZ's Black Sticks women's team.16 Aug 02:31 AM
OlympicsWatch: Dive at line wins 400m finalA dramatic dive by Shaunae Miller at the finish line to win the women's 400-metre final, preventing American Allyson Felix from capturing a record fifth gold.16 Aug 02:27 AM
Olympics'Curse of Richie McCaw' finally brokenIt's time to lay the Curse of Richie McCaw to rest.16 Aug 02:26 AM
OlympicsWhy Olympians are biting their medalsThey're not made of chocolate, but that doesn't stop a huge number of Olympians biting their medals when posing for photos.16 Aug 02:21 AM
WorldDid Olympic dash trigger JFK airport scare?Travellers at NYs Kennedy Airport loudly celebrating Usain Bolt's Olympic 100-metre victory may have prompted unfounded reports of gunshots there.16 Aug 12:49 AM
Olympics'I could sue you for that'This British sprint star has been slammed for a classless reaction to his own unforgivable act of ruthlessness in a gold medal race.16 Aug 12:49 AM
OlympicsFinally, success over the AussiesThe New Zealand women's hockey team's victory over Australia finally put a much needed tick in the win column over our transtasman 16 Aug 12:39 AM
OlympicsRio wrap: The most incredible 400m finishShaunae Miller has thrown herself over the line to take the 400m gold from Allyson Felix in one of the most incredible Olympic finishes.16 Aug 12:05 AM
OlympicsAleh and Powrie protest thrown out470 sailors Jo Aleh and Polly Powrie have had their latest protest thrown out.15 Aug 11:13 PM
OlympicsFall from grace: Gymnast's 'heart broken'One of America's stars has gone from London darling to Rio villain in a dramatic turn of fortune, showing the Olympics' darker side.15 Aug 10:48 PM
WorldAthletes flee as fire threatens OlympicsAthletes have been forced to evacuate the Olympic track as a large bushland burns close to the stadiums.15 Aug 10:13 PM
OlympicsOfficials get blasted for handling of athlete's robberyOlympic and American officials are ducking for cover amid strong criticism over their handling of Ryan Lochte's armed robbery in Rio. Emergence 15 Aug 09:48 PM
