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
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
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
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
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
OlympicsWill Russia be banned from Olympics?A key report into allegations of Russian doping at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games may have been undermined by a leaked letter to the International Olympic Committee.17 Jul 11:48 PM
OlympicsThree named in golf team for RioNew Zealand will send a three strong golf team to the Olympics.17 Jul 09:05 PM
OlympicsDJ Forbes and Niall Williams getting ready for RioAll Blacks Sevens stars DJ Forbes and Niall Williams are getting ready for their last few weeks of preperation before the biggest 17 Jul 08:25 PM
OlympicsGold medal-winning Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman's mother is killed in bike accidentThe mother of Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman has died after being knocked off her bike in North Wales. Carol Boardman, in her seventies17 Jul 08:09 PM
OlympicsNZ's Greatest Olympians: Rob WaddellThe Herald is counting down New Zealand's 25 greatest Olympians. Today, Michael Burgess profiles No 19, rower Rob Waddell.17 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsTennis: Raonic, Halep withdraw from Olympics over Zika virus concernsTwo more top athletes have withdrawn themselves from Olympic contention next month due to concerns regarding their health and the 15 Jul 08:08 PM
OlympicsThe man with the wind as his friendAs part of our comprehensive build-up to Rio 2016, the Herald is counting down New Zealand's top Olympic towns, today is number 6.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsMaking of an Olympian: Dylan SchmidtDylan Schmidt is among the teenagers in the New Zealand Olympic team for Rio, but he has the mind and spine of a much more mature athlete.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsBooze ban for Kiwis in Olympic villageKiwi athletes risk being sent home from Rio if caught with booze inside the Olympic village.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsAthletics: Matthews, Carson selected for RioJulian Matthews and Hamish Carson have upheld New Zealand's 1500m tradition. The pair joined Nick Willis in the Olympic team for 15 Jul 04:08 AM
OlympicsMaking of an Olympian: Dylan SchmidtIn a five-part series, the Herald is profiling NZ Olympians going for gold at Rio 2016. Today - trampolinist Dylan Schmidt.15 Jul 12:20 AM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Olympics no place for golfCOMMENT: Adam Scott claimed my first Olympic gold and Rory McIlroy has followed him on to the dais.14 Jul 05:00 PM
OlympicsProfessor Steve Stannard: We need to talk about sports fundingRunning sports to produce medalists requires considerable resources and they don't come cheap, writes Massey University Professor 14 Jul 12:36 AM
OlympicsLydia Ko on Zika - Not worried about itUnlike her male counterparts, golfer Lydia Ko has expressed little concern about the Zika virus ahead of the Rio Olympics. Ahead 13 Jul 10:26 PM
