OlympicsWinter Olympics: First family of freestyle skiing hit the apex and promise more06 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldPutin hoping Sochi troubles just melt awayIn Sochi, there is plenty on the Russian President's to-do list as he bustles about town, preparing for the opening of his Olympic Games.06 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Assurances on gay laws no comfort to athletesJust when the gay rights controversies were threatening to overshadow the upcoming Winter Olympics.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsSkiing: Pinturault in winning shape ahead of SochiFrench tyro Alexis Pinturault used all his slalom expertise to comprehensively win yesteray's World Cup super-combined to mark himself out as a medal favourite.27 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsClaims of corruption taint Sochi showpieceCritics of Olympics say a third of budget is being siphoned off by Putin's friends.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsWinter Olympics: Dobbin primed for speed skate doubleFour years ago "it was a bit of a rush"; now Shane Dobbin, well prepared this time around.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsSnow boarding: Prior's gold perfect timing for trip to RussiaTiming can be everything, as Christy Prior discovered at the final Winter Olympics qualifying event in Canada yesterday.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMilitant group threatens SochiAn Islamic militant group says it was behind the Volgograd bombings that killed 34 people - and they'll give tourists at Sochi for the Olympics 'a present, too'.19 Jan 10:47 PM
OlympicsOlympic champion Frodeno sets sights on Kona conquestJan Frodeno installed an irrigation system at his home in Noosa recently, which he rates as his biggest achievement as a gardener.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: World goes cool on Putin gamesSochi is on the cusp of hosting one of the least loved winter Olympic Games.11 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandNZ team backs security for GamesOfficial says there's no need to rethink safety measures for Sochi Winter Olympics despite bombings in Russia.30 Dec 07:29 PM
OpinionPutin's moves on rights a sop to protect gamesIt's not unusual, of course, for the Olympics and politics to become intertwined. But it is quite a while since the impact has been so pronounced.27 Dec 07:19 PM
OlympicsFunding increase for successful sportsNZ's most successful sports will receive a funding boost ahead of the Rio Olympics, while basketball was another winner from today's High Performance Sport NZ investment announcement.17 Dec 10:31 PM
