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
OlympicsGerman coach dies after Rio car crashGermany's canoe slalom coach, Stefan Henze, has died from injuries he suffered when a taxi he was in crashed near the Olympic Park on Friday.15 Aug 09:46 PM
OlympicsFair enough, we choked - NZ hockey playerFair cop. We choked...if that's how you want to put it. That is the response from the heartbroken hockey men, after their extraordinary 15 Aug 09:36 PM
OlympicsDiver banished partner for 'night of sex'A Brazilian diver allegedly banished her synchronised partner from their shared room in Rio for a "marathon night of sex" with a canoeist.15 Aug 07:59 PM
OlympicsCyclist within reach of medalWith just the final 40km points race remaining, Kiwi cyclist Dylan Kennett is within reach of a medal in the omnium at the Rio Olympics.15 Aug 07:45 PM
OlympicsAustralian Benn Harradine posts snap of Olympic condoms onlineWe've heard the stories and it would seem the rumours are true. Aussie Olympian Benn Harradine had some fun on social media overnight15 Aug 07:41 PM
OlympicsThere are no words to describe Usain BoltThe Olympics brings the world's sportswriters together in the one place every four years. People who've been around a bit; people 15 Aug 07:29 PM
OlympicsSingapore swimmer who beat Phelps returns to a hero's welcome and 750kA four day celebration and $1 million was a big enough welcome for Olympic gold medalist Joseph Schooling.15 Aug 07:15 PM
OlympicsSam Meech's bid for medal on holdSam Meech's bid to clinch New Zealand's first sailing medal of the Rio Olympics has been put on hold. The medal race in the Laser 15 Aug 07:08 PM
OlympicsBoyfriend pops question after British rider wins goldHorsewoman Charlotte Dujardin rode to victory for Team GB today in the dressage on her £6million horse Valegro - and seconds after 15 Aug 05:48 PM
OlympicsKo not feeling the pressure of gold expectationsThe pressure to add to New Zealand's medal tally at the Rio Olympics is not weighing on Lydia Ko's mind.15 Aug 05:44 PM
OlympicsBlack Sticks have medal within graspNew Zealand's women's Black Sticks have beaten Australia 4-2 in their Olympic quarter-final match this morning.15 Aug 05:42 PM
OlympicsIgnorance is bliss for dogged sailing duoJo Aleh and Polly Powrie didn't want to know how the standings are poised heading into the penultimate day of racing in their Olympic fleet.15 Aug 04:00 PM
OlympicsShattering stumble at death hard to get overIt will take a long time for New Zealand to get over their shattering stumble against Germany at the Rio Olympic men's hockey tournament yesterday.15 Aug 04:00 PM
OlympicsGun put to swimmer Ryan Lochte's head"And then the guy pulled out his gun, he cocked it, put it to my forehead and he said, 'Get down'," says Olympic star.15 Aug 04:00 PM
OlympicsRio: While you were sleeping - day 10The women's Black Sticks have helped New Zealand finally beat Australia at an Olympic event at the Rio Olympics.15 Aug 03:11 PM
OlympicsMahe Drysdale in middle of Olympic spatKiwi gold medallist inadvertently walks into a very public squabble between British Olympic presenters.15 Aug 01:56 PM
OlympicsUsain Bolt challenges 400m winnerThe Olympic superstar is keen to lock horns with the new 400m world record-holder Wayde van Niekerk in a sprint to see who's fastest.15 Aug 09:30 AM
OlympicsStop winning medals, produce some grandkids: Bolt's mumUsain Bolt has his mind on one thing as he begins his quest to make Olympic history, and that's completing the "triple-triple." To 15 Aug 07:48 AM
OlympicsRio's worst 'hard luck' storiesThe Black Sticks' heart breaking loss this morning was a definite contender for the worst "Hard Luck Award" in Rio. Here are five other contenders.15 Aug 07:48 AM
OlympicsKiwis in action: What's coming up tonightKayaker Lisa Carrington starts her bid to become the first Kiwi woman to win two golds at the same Games while Sam Meech aims to snare our first sailing medal in Rio.15 Aug 06:13 AM
OlympicsNZ hockey's most heartbreaking lossHeartbreak for the men's Black Sticks as they went down 3-2 in the final second to Germany in their Olympic quarter-final in Rio.15 Aug 06:08 AM
OlympicsSprinter blames helicopter for false startA roundup of some of the quirkier stories from day nine of the Rio Olympics.15 Aug 04:33 AM
OlympicsHow officials screwed 100m finalUsain Bolt is not happy about one big decision by Olympic officials that killed any chance he had to smash his world record.15 Aug 04:10 AM
OlympicsNZ tops Rio rankingsNew Zealand is top of the Rio rankings - at least if you go by population.15 Aug 02:38 AM
Olympics400m champion trained by great-granAs the world waited to watch Usain Bolt, a young man stunned the world, smashing one of athletics' most famous records.15 Aug 01:59 AM
