Earlier this year Ashley Taylor won a Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious Halberg Awards. Steve Landells chats to the Waikato-based

Valerie Adams the 800m runner? That's what she was able to convince a photographer before easing to another shotput victory at the Rome Diamond League meet.

Married on Saturday, back in the gym on Monday: Valerie Adams knows every day counts in her build-up to Rio.

High performance boss Scott Goodman yesterday described New Zealand's collective performance at the world indoor athletics championships as "perfect".

Kiwi had gold in his sights before being run down to finish third in the 1500m final.

It's not a medal she's particularly used to, but Valerie Adams is taking the positives out of her bronze medal in the world indoor championships shot put.