Commonwealth Games'I'm so gutted': Patterson retires after shock endingRichie Patterson's dream of claiming a third medal at his fourth Games has ended.07 Apr 09:31 AM
Commonwealth GamesHow do the Commonwealth Games sit in the modern world?The Games' future has been scrutinised in recent years.02 Apr 10:56 AM
Commonwealth GamesLaurel Hubbard to delay Comm Games arrivalTransgender weightlifter postpones linking up with the New Zealand team on the Gold Coast.01 Apr 07:13 AM
SportWeightlifting NZ hit back over Hubbard commentsOWNZ President Garry Marshall says they aren't concerned about calls to ban Laurel Hubbard24 Feb 03:08 AM
SportAussies call for NZ transgender weightlifter banAustralian Weightlifting Federation CEO says there is a big disadvantage to other females24 Feb 12:12 AM
SportLaurel Hubbard's 'long journey'Her emergence as a female weightlifter this year was not the result of a sudden decision.09 Dec 04:00 PM
SportHubbard: I hope people keep an open mindTransgender weightlifting medallist Laurel Hubbard has spoken for the first time.08 Dec 10:10 PM
SportOlympic weightlifting could be droppedOlympic weightlifting could be cut from the 2024 Olympics in light of doping problems.06 Dec 10:40 PM
SportHubbard's coach: 'Nobody wanted her to win'Laurel Hubbard's silver medals at the world weightlifting champs have created controversy.06 Dec 06:23 AM
SportTransgender lifter claims two silvers at worldsTransgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has claimed silver at the world championships05 Dec 11:43 PM
SportOlympic weightlifter shot deadOlympic weightlifter Edwin Mosquera Roa was brutally murdered in a Colombian bar.04 Dec 06:59 PM
SportHubbard to compete despite 'unfair' claimsThe New Zealand Human Rights Commission stands by transgender athlete Laurel Hubbard.03 Dec 10:01 PM
Commonwealth GamesLaurel Hubbard poised for NZ firstLaurel Hubbard could become NZ's first weightlifting world championship medallist.03 Dec 04:00 PM
Commonwealth GamesWeightlifter pays tribute to mum in her return to the sportPip Patterson's support network has enabled her to embrace motherhood and elite sport.24 Nov 11:54 PM
SportTransgender athlete drives LambrechsHubbard's selection puts acid on veteran lifter to 'train like a beast'.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Commonwealth GamesDame Valerie salutes Lambrechs' passionTracey Lambrechs says she trained "like a beast" to make the Commonwealth Games team.24 Nov 06:58 AM
SportTracey Lambrechs will lift for New ZealandLambrechs dropped down a weight class to pursue selection for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.Watch24 Nov 05:45 AM
SportTransgender lifter picked in Comm Games teamLaurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to represent NZ at the Comm Games23 Nov 09:16 PM
SportVoting open for People's Choice AwardsYou get to choose the 2017 Northern Advocate People's Choice Award10 Nov 05:00 PM
SportWeightlifter takes a minute to set recordWeightlifter now eyes official male record of 4500kg.09 Nov 08:00 PM
SportSecret life of Australian sporting champTeenage girl claims 'Australia's strongest man' was "infatuated" with getting her pregnant14 Sep 05:24 AM
SportSports Tribunal rejects Hubbard appealTrans-gender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has lost her case to compete at the Pacific Cup.19 Jul 03:30 AM
Commonwealth GamesTransgender lifter storms Masters GamesNZ's transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has delivered personal bests at WMG2017.29 Apr 01:08 AM
SportEbert out to restore balance of powerWorld Masters Games weightlifter Tony Ebert hopes to reclaim matrimonial bragging rights.07 Apr 02:36 AM
SportTransgender Kiwi lifter strikes goldTransgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has made a brilliant start to her international career.19 Mar 05:51 PM
SportTransgender lifter wins first big eventWeightlifter Laurel Hubbard has won her debut international event.19 Mar 07:20 AM
SportWeightlifting: Hubbard may give NZ liftCould she also become our first transgender Commonwealth Games medallist? Alex Chapman investigates.11 Mar 04:00 PM
SportAttitude to trans athletes must remain fluidThe difficult issue of transgender athletes, a steep learning curve for Warriors winger and a coach on the rise.07 Mar 10:28 PM
SportWeightlifter splits opinionHubbard will compete in the 90 kilogram-plus weight category and is now considered a leading contender for selection for the Commonwealth Games.04 Mar 04:00 PM
SportWeightlifting: Transgender lifter creates tensionHubbard's emergence forces Lambrechs to aim for a lower weight division.03 Mar 04:00 PM
SportColombian might not have to wait long to hit Olympic podiumThe Colombian came fourth in the 63kg event at the Rio Olympics, yet her enthusiasm was not dimmed.26 Nov 04:00 PM
OlympicsNine Olympic weightlifters test positive in drug tests, including six medallists12 Olympic athletes have been sanctioned for failing anti-doping tests at the London 2012 Games, with nine of the athletes being weightlifters21 Nov 06:53 PM
OlympicsFinnish weightlifter celebrates before passing out and falling off stageIt was going to take all of his concentration and a good deal of strength to pull this one off.12 Aug 09:34 PM
