Marty McDowell is rapt to be the odd man out in New Zealand's Olympic canoe team. He and five women make up the team.

New Zealand rowing coaches will have a keen eye on this weekend's European championships in Germany.

A British swimmer has been disqualified from an event at the IPC European Championships after he didn't cover up a tattoo of the Olympic rings on his chest.

Going from a non-professional to a professional sport and everything that comes with that. Getting paid is probably the biggest one, getting to travel the world all expenses paid.

As Olympic torch makes its way from Athens to Brazil, the Latin American country is gripped by crises which threaten to overwhelm the battered host city.

Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps had suicidal thoughts at the height of his personal struggles after coming to a crossroads in his career.

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Olympic bosses believe this year's Games will be a defining moment for women's sport in New Zealand.

Despite being a good mate of Ardie Savea, DJ Forbes was shocked by the timing of Savea's withdrawal from the sevens squad.

Australia's Olympic swim team have been formally told to avoid "risky" activities between now and Rio.

A selection of NZ's top athletes and aspiring Olympians have gathered at Cheltenham Beach at dawn this morning to mark a key milestone on the road to Rio.

Valerie Adams will have extra cheering power in her corner at the Rio Games as she bids to become New Zealand's greatest Olympian.

Adam Scott has pulled out of this year's Olympics in Brazil citing personal and playing reasons.

New Zealand will have its finest Olympic gold medal haul in Rio and crack the top 10 list for just the second time.

I'm using a Beretta this season and the barrel, weight and design are all set to my specifications.

Four years on and it's Groundhog Day for Swimming New Zealand.

Natalie Rooney admits it took some time to get over the disappointment of being selected, then omitted from the London Olympics four years ago.

Three athletes to make up the New Zealand shooting team at the Rio Olympics.

Preventing mosquito bites is the priority for the New Zealand medical team, given the insects' potential to carry the Zika virus.