OlympicsAthletics: Corlett and Adams have individually done enough for equal rankingThe argument over New Zealand's best woman athlete got another solid airing this week in the wake of the mighty Adams' fourth world shot put title, to sit alongside two Olympic gold medals.16 Aug 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBond stuntman dies in actionThe stuntman who amazed the world when he parachuted into the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony dressed as James Bond has died while wing-diving in Switzerland, police and media reports say.15 Aug 09:05 PM
WorldRussian MP delivers anti-gay rant after broadcaster calls for Olympic boycottOne of the architects of Russia's anti-gay laws has launched an attack on homosexuality and accused broadcaster Stephen Fry of being "sick" because of his attempt to commit suicide.12 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldGay 'propaganda' at Olympics risks arrestGay competitors in next year's Winter Olympics risk arrest by Russian police if they engage in "propaganda" for their homosexuality, Russia's Sports Minister has confirmed.02 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBarrie Gordon: Funding elite sports needs more debateAngry protests in Brazil have a sobering message about public spending on elite sporting success and grandiose sporting events - and one that New Zealand should heed.16 Jul 05:30 PM
TravelNorth Korea: Northern exposureSkiing destinations tend to be in well-heeled areas - from Queenstown to the Austrian Alps and Whistler. Naturally, North Korea wants to take its place alongside the well-groomed resorts.11 Jun 11:00 PM
OlympicsOlympics: New Zealand golden girlsNZ's elite Olympic athletes are embarking on a new campaign. For most, it is the beginning of a 3.5-year slog which will culminate in an air ticket to Rio de Janeiro.23 Mar 04:30 PM
OlympicsHalberg Awards preview: Olympians eye haulOlympians will dominate the Halberg Awards in Auckland tonight.13 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMost popular news in 2012Kim Dotcom and a spate of natural disasters have been among the most popular topics with <i>New Zealand Herald</i> readers this year.25 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldA year of defining eventsThree weeks before the ceremony and the [Olympic Stadium] was packed with thousands of people all doing things impressively.25 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Another year of sporting excellence to savourAfter the lord mayor's show, it is said, comes the dust-cart. On that basis, New Zealanders approached this sporting year with some trepidation.25 Dec 04:30 PM
Olympics2012: The sporting year in reviewThis will forever be remembered as the year in which a sporting legend was brought down. American Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor and multiple Tour de France winner, was crushed by an inquiry into doping.21 Dec 04:30 PM
OlympicsWaddell named new Chef de MissionFormer Olympic gold medallist Rob Waddell has been named as New Zealand Olympic Committee Chef de Mission, taking over from Dave Currie.14 Dec 04:54 AM
OlympicsAdams, official hug after Olympics gaffeOlympic shot put champion Valerie Adams and Raylene Bates are still friends, embracing each other when they met for the first time since the London Games.07 Nov 09:30 PM
OlympicsAdams won't fight drug cheat rivalValerie Adams has ruled out boxing her cheating Belarusian nemesis once and for all.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandVal gets her gold"This is more than I expected" said Valerie Adams, as she finally received the gold medal she was entitled to at the London 2012 Games.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandVal: 'I do this for you'In an emotional ceremony at The Cloud on Auckland's waterfront, champion shot putter Valerie Adams has been presented with her long-awaited gold medal.19 Sep 08:05 AM
New ZealandLive blog: Valerie Adams' ceremonyLive blogging from Auckland, where golden girl Valerie Adams will finally receive her Olympic gold medal.19 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandAthletics: Golden girl touches downA beaming Valerie Adams has been embraced by family and adorned with lei in a triumphant return to Auckland ahead of her Olympic gold medal ceremony tonight.18 Sep 09:07 PM
New ZealandVal’s medal party tonightKiwis are being encouraged to head to Auckland's waterfront tonight to watch celebratory fireworks in honour of shot-putter Valerie Adams' Olympic gold medal ceremony.18 Sep 05:30 PM
