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‘Incredible’ rise: Gisborne teen takes top canoe racing honour
Liz Thompson received an Outstanding Service Award for her dedication to kayaking.

Chris Rattue: How Ireland continue to benefit from NZ Rugby's mistake
OPINION: Where would Ireland be without their Kiwi connection?

'Never underestimate Lisa': Why Carrington can add to gold haul in LA
Dame Lisa Carrington will be 39 if she attempts to add to her nine Olympic medals in 2028.

Women's sport in 2025: What now for transgender athletes? Is it the Warriors year? Carrington or Ko?
OPINION: Bonnie Jansen breaks down the major talking points for women's sport in 2025.

Machine guns, melt downs and golden glory: Behind the scenes memories of Paris Olympics
Six months ago, Paris witnessed probably the greatest Olympic Games of the modern era.

Olympic heroes and World Cup winners – what’s your favourite 2024 sporting moment?
Kiwi fans will have to decide between a stacked list of 10 outstanding achievements.

Watch: ’Ultimate playground' - Warnings as extreme kayakers take on Huka Falls
'You get a good second of flying through the air before you hit the bottom.'

Kayakers paddle Huka Falls
Professional kayakers are paddling over Huka Falls near Taupō despite warnings. Video / Supplied, Fourb.nz

The grind of greatness: Behind the scenes with the women's legendary K4
The rise of the New Zealand women's programme over the past decade has been remarkable.

Olympic champions, Black Caps and Lawson: Behind the sporting highlights from the year
It's been a huge year for sport in New Zealand.

'I will do it with the village that raised me’: Aimee Fisher to have another go at Olympic gold in 2028
Fisher says she'll do 'one last ride' and will train 'back where it all began'.

'Devastated': Waka ama world rocked by death of coach and paddler Kiwi Campbell
'Our hearts are breaking, and we share the pain and depth of your grief.'

'They’re very lucky': Chopper helps with search for kayakers
A co-ordinated response effort resulted in three kayakers being rescued off Whangamatā.

Kayakers rescued after being blown offshore, local uses private helicopter in search
Police said a fourth member of the group, on a paddleboard, was also unaccounted for.

Golden girls Lisa Carrington and Tara Vaughan reunited
Dame Lisa Carrington hands Tara Vaughan a university gong.

Milford Sound kayaker dies in Cleddau River accident
Police say Nuhaj worked as a tourist guide and was an experienced kayaker.

'Pretty much fully booked': Thousands expected for waka ama champs
Close to 1000 paddlers and twice as many supporters are expected in town.

Kayak cross champ Finn Butcher to be ‘a different beast’ at 2028 Olympics
'Can you do it consistently in the moment? That’s what really matters.'

'You don't just stop': Carrington determined to continue after golden Paris haul
It had been widely assumed that Paris was the curtain call for the 35-year-old.

'Overwhelming, but definitely in a good way': Special Hawke's Bay homecomings for Paris athletes
'I was a bit taken aback seeing all the little kids out there looking up to me.'

What’s next for Dame Lisa Carrington after the Olympics?
The kayaking superstar is taking the opportunity to teach a new generation.