OlympicsInside the Rio Olympics athletes' villageImages of exposed wiring, a fire device without hose and dirty floors have showcased why the Australian Olympic team have boycotted the athletes' village.24 Jul 11:30 PM
OlympicsOlympians boycott 'uninhabitable' villageThe first NZ Olympic team members to arrive at the Rio athletes' village are happy with the surroundings despite major concerns from their Aussie counterparts.24 Jul 09:14 PM
Olympics'It's just soul destroying' - Burmester on IOC's decisionThe former Commonwealth Games medalist feels nothing but disappointment for athletes heading to Rio 2016.24 Jul 09:06 PM
OlympicsRio athletes express outrage at IOC decisionEric Murray is one of many Rio-bound athletes who have slammed the IOC's decision to let Russia compete at the Games.24 Jul 07:31 PM
OlympicsIOC raise white flag with feeble compromiseThe white flag of capitulation flies over the International Olympic Committee, writes Paul Hayward.24 Jul 06:41 PM
OlympicsQ & A: What does IOC's decision meanBreaking down the IOC's latest stance on Russia after the call was made not to enforce a blanket ban. So who is banned? What does this mean?24 Jul 06:37 PM
OlympicsTrue grit behind synchronised glitzHerald reporters spent a day training, eating and sleeping like an Olympian. Today, Ben Hill shares his experience on his bout with synchronised swimming.24 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsSixty seconds with: Liam MaloneMy speed is dictated by the level of technology available.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsUsain Bolt hoping for three more goldsUsain Bolt is hoping to add three more Olympic golds to his collection and backs the ban on Russian athletes.22 Jul 08:49 PM
OlympicsDummies guide to the OlympicsWhat are the Olympics? Come on, really? You don't know what the Olympics are? Are you familiar with sports? It's basically a 22 Jul 07:06 PM
OlympicsFive athletes pushing themselves furtherUsain Bolt and Michael Phelps will unquestionably be among the main attractions at the Rio Olympics. David Leggat picks five to watch.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsLeggat: Timing, and taming, that leapAt the North Shore's Millennium Institute, there's a giant poster of Eliza McCartney up on a wall.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsBoyle's preparation hampered by illnessLauren Boyle finds herself in familiar territory as she prepares for her third Olympic Games.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsInner MacGyver creates Olympic legendWe reveal the personalities and feats that made Taumarunui one of our top Olympic towns.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters: Olympic charter compromised by greedA dispute over coverage of the Rio Olympics goes against the fundamental principles of the games, according to one politician.22 Jul 06:28 AM
OlympicsMaking of an Olympian: Eliza McCartneyIn a five-part series, the Herald is profiling New Zealand Olympians going for gold at Rio 2016. The films feature exclusive access 22 Jul 02:16 AM
OlympicsNZ Herald withdraws team from RioThe move comes after "unduly restrictive" conditions imposed by Sky, who own New Zealand's broadcasting rights.21 Jul 02:02 AM
OlympicsWaddell backing strong response against RussiaNew Zealand's Olympic team boss Rob Waddell today joined the chorus of condemnation of Russia's state-run doping programme which has 20 Jul 06:44 PM
EditorialEditorial: Ban on Russia only optionRussia and her allies have started a fightback to stay in the Rio Olympics after the sensational disclosures about a state-directed doping programme.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsNZOC call for toughest stance on RussiaThe New Zealand Olympic Committee have put their normally velvet diplomatic fist into an iron glove.19 Jul 08:21 PM
OlympicsThe champion who just won't quitOur oldest champion from the London Olympics isn't ready to hang up his oars just yet.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Olympics'I was the only guy who hadn't won gold'We reveal the personalities and properties that make Gisborne one of our most successful Olympic towns.19 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsWrestler ecstatic by addition to NZ Olympic teamThe fact Craig Miller became the latest addition to the New Zealand Olympic team on the same day the full scale of Russia's state-sanctioned 19 Jul 07:00 AM
OlympicsVal Adams fires a shot at airport securityDon't muck around Val Adams. That's the message for a European airport security official who tangled with our double Olympic gold 19 Jul 04:11 AM
OlympicsLife after being an Olympic 'loser'Gymnast McKayla Maroney became an instant internet hit during the 2012 Olympics after being less than impressed during the medal presentation ceremony.19 Jul 12:52 AM
OlympicsThe Kiwi athletes who could benefit from Russia's exclusionRussia's potential exclusion from the Rio Olympics should only have a minor impact on New Zealand medal hopes, but could ease the 18 Jul 10:43 PM
OlympicsWas Kiwi cyclist robbed of a medal by Russian?Was New Zealand's world champion cyclist Linda Villumsen cheated out of an Olympic Games medal in London four years ago? The question 18 Jul 09:31 PM
OlympicsThe Olympics' most infamous controversiesThe Olympic motto urges athletes to aim faster, higher and stronger but over the years, some have taken that to extreme lengths. The 18 Jul 08:36 PM
OlympicsFormer Wada boss: IOC have to ban RussiaNew Zealand's former World Anti Doping Association boss David Howman believes the International Olympic Committee will now throw Russia out of the Rio Olympics.18 Jul 07:36 PM
OlympicsAdams beats Olympic rivals ahead of RioValerie Adams has laid down a major marker in her final meet before the Rio Olympics. The double Olympic shot put champion has thrown 18 Jul 05:24 PM
OlympicsKo masters 18th hole marathonJust a hunch, but you suspect Lydia Ko won't be in a hurry to get back to the 18th hole at the Highland Meadows course in Ohio.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsNZ's Greatest Olympians: Bruce KendallWe're counting down New Zealand's 25 greatest Olympians. Today, boardsailor Bruce Kendall.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsBookies favour Kiwis with gold medal oddsThe bookies have found favour with several New Zealand athletes heading to Rio, with odds firmly on some of our Olympic favourites. Hamish 18 Jul 04:24 AM
