OlympicsWhere is Eric the Eel now?His gutsy swim at the 2000 Sydney Games made him a cult figure, but what has become of Eric Moussambani since?10 Aug 12:42 PM
OlympicsVillumsen fails to fire in time trialCyclist Linda Villumsen has missed a medal in the women's time trial at the Rio Olympics.10 Aug 12:11 PM
OlympicsOlympic rowing abandoned againRowing officials at the Rio Olympics have cancelled all racing overnight due to high winds.10 Aug 11:40 AM
OlympicsMan impaled on fence at OlympicsYet another mishap to hit the Olympic games - this time a man is reported to have been impaled on a fence outside media accommodation in Rio.10 Aug 11:25 AM
OlympicsRumours surround Ethiopian swimmerComing from a country with citizens better known for their agility on land than in the water - Ethiopian Robel Kiros Habte's chances in the Olympic pool were never high.10 Aug 09:20 AM
OlympicsLee shares course with massive rodentDanny Lee believes the Olympics ranks alongside majors in importance and has taken a dig at the pros who pulled out.10 Aug 08:56 AM
Olympics'Absolute savage' makes Olympic historyGoing where no man has gone before, this rugby Sevens star stamped his mark on the competition in "violent" fashion.10 Aug 08:16 AM
OlympicsDid Japan loss damage the 'ABs' aura?It took 110 years to build the All Blacks into a leading sporting brand and just 15 minutes to inflict serious damage.10 Aug 07:15 AM
OlympicsWhy beach volleyball uniforms varyFemale players get around in itsy bitsy bikinis while male players are covered up in baggy tank tops and knee length shorts.10 Aug 07:07 AM
OlympicsWhy Phelps found the anthem so funnyWhat could possibly cause the American superstar to burst out into such a fit of laughter during the national anthem?10 Aug 06:51 AM
OlympicsWhy Olympic swimmers wear two caps in the poolNo, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you. Olympic swimmers are indeed wearing swim caps under their swim caps.10 Aug 06:23 AM
OlympicsChris Rattue: The end for SBW?Dare we say it, but this might be the end for Sonny Bill Williams, footballer?10 Aug 06:00 AM
OlympicsTinder games: Rio 'sexually charged'Away from the Games, some Olympians are looking for a different kind of match.10 Aug 05:32 AM
OlympicsBig read: 'I'm not this sweet little girl' - Lilly KingLilly King took down a polarising Russian rival this week in an episode that ignited a worldwide controversy.10 Aug 05:21 AM
Olympics'Michael Phelps' pool boy'Moments after Michael Phelps defeated Chad le Clos, trolls mercilessly took hold of the South African's Wikipedia page.10 Aug 05:08 AM
OlympicsWhat SBW's injury means for the ABsThe loss of Sonny Bill Williams is more annoying than it is disastrous for the All Blacks, writes Gregor Paul.10 Aug 04:25 AM
OlympicsHijab over bikini no barrier to beach volleyball dreamAn Egyptian beach volleyball player who shunned the sport's standard dress code - wearing a hijab, long sleeves and trousers - refused 10 Aug 04:12 AM
OlympicsWhat's coming up tonight: Villumsen going for goldDay four of the Olympics might have been unkind to the Kiwis but redemption can arrive as early as tonight.10 Aug 03:59 AM
OlympicsPhelps now has more golds than MexicoAfter winning his 20th and 21st Olympic gold medals, Michael Phelps has equalled another country's total medal haul.10 Aug 02:58 AM
OlympicsUpset specialists strike againFor the second time in less than a year, Japan stunned a traditional rugby power at a global event - and it's destined to keep people interested.10 Aug 02:55 AM
OlympicsEddie Dawkins relishing racing with target on backEddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell and Sam Webster are marked men going into Thursday's team sprint qualifying at the Rio Olympics.10 Aug 02:30 AM
OlympicsWoeful Wednesday: Don't panic NZToday might have been a bad day for the Kiwis in Rio, but we've still got (at least) five strong chances of gold.10 Aug 01:42 AM
OlympicsPhelps adds to historic medal tallyMichael Phelps has increased his Olympic-record haul after winning gold medal No 20 and 21 in the pool.10 Aug 01:24 AM
OlympicsIs this New Zealand's darkest Olympic day?As the bad news kept coming with a rare relentlessness, the question arose: was today New Zealand's worst Olympic day?10 Aug 01:19 AM
OlympicsHow it all went wrong for NZ Olympic teamTalk about coming back to earth with a thud; New Zealand's high spirits after winning two silver medals are a distant memory.10 Aug 12:56 AM
OlympicsFootball Ferns crash outThe New Zealand women's football side are out of the Olympics after going down 3-0 to world No 3 France today. They had hoped they 10 Aug 12:06 AM
OlympicsAussie media calls NZ hockey team 'soft'Australian media has questioned the bravery of the Kiwi women's hockey team, implying players were "soft".09 Aug 11:58 PM
OlympicsThat's no birdie! The creatures at the Rio golf courseForget the negative publicity; golfers from around the world are lapping up the sport's Olympic return in Rio - even if they're sharing the course with some strange and potentially-dangerous wildlife.09 Aug 11:56 PM
OlympicsFans: Stop calling sevens team the All BlacksUnhappy rugby fans are calling on New Zealand Rugby to drop the All Blacks tag given to our national sevens team. A poll on the New 09 Aug 11:47 PM
OlympicsThe oiled-up Tongan athlete who became internet sensation is singleIt is the question on the lips of every female spectator who saw his glistening torso steal the limelight at the Olympic Opening Ceremony. The 09 Aug 11:16 PM
EmploymentRio Olympics - the day jobs of Team NZMany are seasoned pros - but some of our Rio Olympians work day jobs just like us.09 Aug 11:15 PM
OlympicsEthiopian swimmer dubbed 'Robel the Whale'Remember Eric the Eel? A lot of people did today when Ethiopian swimmer Robel Kiros Habte competed in the men's 100m freestyle heats.09 Aug 10:23 PM
OlympicsBig blow: SBW out for six to nine monthsThe All Blacks sevens team have been shocked by Japan in the opening fixture of the Rio Olympics, going down 14-12 and losing Sonny Bill Williams to a leg injury.09 Aug 10:18 PM
Media and marketingOlympic footage lands Fairfax in courtSky TV has gone to the High Court seeking an injunction against Fairfax Media over the use of Rio Olympics video.09 Aug 09:30 PM
