Olympics'We know who the cheats are in our sport'Moss Burmester is asking athletes at the Rio games to protest the International Olympics Committee decision to not completely ban Russia.01 Aug 02:17 AM
Olympics'He's a one-in-a-million'Aged 12, Danyon Loader was told to "train harder or train with the girls". A decade later he was double Olympic champion.01 Aug 12:58 AM
OlympicsWatch: The Making of an OlympianWatch exclusive videos of some of our best and brightest talents preparing for action in Brazil.01 Aug 12:30 AM
OlympicsExplosion at main Rio stadiumTensions are high in Rio with bomb disposal experts taking no chances with a suspicious package at the venue set to host the Olympic opening ceremony.31 Jul 10:55 PM
OlympicsIOC failed sport, says former Olympic swimmer Sharron DaviesThe International Olympic Committee ignored their past failures and betrayed clean sport by not giving Russia a blanket ban from the 31 Jul 07:58 PM
OlympicsOlympics: Muslim female athletes find sport vital, compete while coveredOn a perfectly breathable Friday near sunset in the spring, you might have spotted what residents say you never would have spotted 31 Jul 07:37 PM
OlympicsFox earns remarkable victory at Northern Ireland OpenKiwi golfer Ryan Fox has fired a remarkable nine-under 62 to surge to victory in the European Challenge Tour's Northern Ireland Open. Staring 31 Jul 06:22 PM
OlympicsAthletes robbed during fire evacuationTwo laptops and team shirts were stolen from Australia's Olympic residence during a fire evacuation.31 Jul 05:54 PM
OlympicsCorpses, excrement, litter in Rio venueIncredibly, the fact that sailors will compete in a giant cesspit -- which Brazilian researchers say contains drug-resistant superbacteria -- is not their main worry.31 Jul 05:43 AM
BusinessMoa brews special ale for OlympicsKiwi athletes in Rio and watching fans at home can toast our podium finishes with a beer brewed specially for the Olympics.31 Jul 02:55 AM
OlympicsRio's $15 billion broken promiseWith less than a week until the opening ceremony, few pre-Olympic pledges have been fulfilled.30 Jul 11:23 PM
OlympicsChinese Olympic athlete vomited on, robbed of luggageEvery four years, amid the hype in the lead up to the start of the Olympic Games, a mix of astounding and bizarre stories begin to 30 Jul 11:07 PM
OlympicsThe woman with gold in her handsHow Val Adams broke the shackles of a difficult childhood to break sporting barriers and join an elite group of Kiwi athletes.30 Jul 08:00 PM
OlympicsKiwi faced death threatsI can't name people or countries because I had some death threats a few months ago just for even mentioning the topic around the area.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonNicholson's a sad loss for RioEquestrian Andrew Nicholson, who turns 55 tomorrow, was removed from the high performance squad and has not agreed to re-integration terms.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsWaddell in new bid for medalsNew Zealand is aiming for 14 medals in Brazil, which would exceed the record-equalling tally of 13 in London (2012) four years earlier.30 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsNo Pokemon in the Rio Olympic villageOlympians who are hoping to chase Pokemon as well as medals in Rio will be disappointed to find out that the athletes village is Pokemon-free.29 Jul 10:44 PM
OlympicsKiwi Olympian hands out food in Rio slumsWhat started as an innovative Olympic fundraiser has turned into a humanitarian campaign by New Zealand Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson. The 29 Jul 10:37 PM
OlympicsFire in Aussie building at Rio GamesAustralian athletes have had a scare in Rio de Janeiro after their building in the Olympic Games Village was evacuated due to a fire.29 Jul 10:25 PM
OlympicsRio mayor hits out at Olympic organisersRio de Janeiro's Mayor Eduardo Paes lashed out on Friday at the city's Olympics organising committee.29 Jul 08:38 PM
OlympicsMaking of an Olympian: Cameron LeslieTo push through hours of mind-numbing swim training Cameron Leslie repeats his two-word mantra.29 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsCrewmates and rapport as good as a goldAs part of our build-up to Rio 2016, we're counting down New Zealand's top Olympic towns. Today, number two.29 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsMaking of an Olympian: Cameron LeslieIn the fifth and final part of the Herald series Making of a Olympian, the spotlight falls on Paralympian Cameron Leslie. He's preparing 29 Jul 01:05 AM
OlympicsOlympics blow for Valerie AdamsA knee injury will see Valerie Adams' coach Jean-Pierre Egger miss the Olympic Games.28 Jul 10:34 PM
OlympicsFour Olympians to have competed while pregnantOn the back of English golfer Liz Young competing at the British Open while seven months pregnant, we take a look at some female Olympians 28 Jul 08:38 PM
OlympicsTweet could cost an Olympian a medalWatch NZ Herald Focus: We discuss safety tips for travel to Rio and athletes at the Olympics must adhere to strict social media guidelines.28 Jul 08:05 PM
WorldCost of hosting Olympics: Who wins?Despite the prestige and grandeur that hosting an Olympics brings to a city for the few weeks of coverage, there are few if any economic benefits to hosting the event28 Jul 08:35 AM
OlympicsOlympics: Rowing NZ disappointed with Russia rulingNew Zealand's bid to send a coxless four to Rio ended with FISA confirming Russia will cobble together a crew.28 Jul 03:20 AM
OlympicsOlympics: 20 unbelievable factsFrom ducks on the rowing course to mystery gold medallists, here are 20 unbelievable but true facts about the Olympic Games.28 Jul 12:05 AM
OlympicsKiwi Olympic greats hit out at IOC over Russia decisionSir John Walker and Dick Quax, two of the country's greatest middle-distance runners, have expressed disappointment in the New Zealand 27 Jul 11:43 PM
OlympicsWhy NZ fans will have to wait longer to see our athletes at Opening CeremonyThe bad news...New Zealand fans will have to wait longer than usual to see Kiwi athletes walk out into the Rio stadium at next month's 27 Jul 09:25 PM
OlympicsKiwi shares Olympic-bound flight with BoltThey both won gold medals in their respective fields at London 2012 and are considered to be one of the greatest of all-time in their 27 Jul 07:24 PM
OlympicsBanned Russian Olympic athletes' planHow does that old mantra go? If your country's entire track-and-field team gets banned from the Olympics, create your own alternate competition instead?27 Jul 05:44 PM
