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Snowsports: NZ skiers boosted by Olympic chance

The prospect of world No 1 halfpipe skier, Wanaka's Jossi Wells competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics is a step closer.

Fireworks ban set for opening ceremonies

It's hard to imagine an Olympic opening or closing ceremony without fireworks exploding in the night sky over a packed stadium.

Smith becomes first female head of NZOC

Kereyn Smith will be the first woman to lead the New Zealand Olympic Committee after being announced as the new secretary general.

Commonwealth Games: Debacle limping to close

<i>David Leggat</i>: Fingers crossed bad news ends now

Games security in question after mishaps - Nichol

Infrastructure bungles at the Commonwealth Games must prompt further questions about security in Delhi, NZ Athletes Federation head Rob Nichol says.

Athletes' career game plan

Champions need help adjusting to life after sporting glory, writes Val Leveson

Skiing: Wells tipped for Winter Games

Chinese gymnast living in NZ stripped of medal

A Chinese gymnast, now living in Huntly, has been stripped of an Olympic bronze medal for being too young during the Sydney 2000 Olympics.