OpinionDana JohannsenDana Johannsen: Assurances on gay laws no comfort to athletesJust when the gay rights controversies were threatening to overshadow the upcoming Winter Olympics.28 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsSkiing: Pinturault in winning shape ahead of SochiFrench tyro Alexis Pinturault used all his slalom expertise to comprehensively win yesteray's World Cup super-combined to mark himself out as a medal favourite.27 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsClaims of corruption taint Sochi showpieceCritics of Olympics say a third of budget is being siphoned off by Putin's friends.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsWinter Olympics: Dobbin primed for speed skate doubleFour years ago "it was a bit of a rush"; now Shane Dobbin, well prepared this time around.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsSnow boarding: Prior's gold perfect timing for trip to RussiaTiming can be everything, as Christy Prior discovered at the final Winter Olympics qualifying event in Canada yesterday.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMilitant group threatens SochiAn Islamic militant group says it was behind the Volgograd bombings that killed 34 people - and they'll give tourists at Sochi for the Olympics 'a present, too'.19 Jan 10:47 PM
OpinionAndrew AldersonAndrew Alderson: World goes cool on Putin gamesSochi is on the cusp of hosting one of the least loved winter Olympic Games.11 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandNZ team backs security for GamesOfficial says there's no need to rethink safety measures for Sochi Winter Olympics despite bombings in Russia.30 Dec 07:29 PM
OlympicsOlympics: Gay slur puts champion's Games role in doubtThe International Olympic Committee will consider dropping Russian pole vault star Yelena Isinbayeva as an Olympic ambassador after her comments about gay people, says president Jacques Rogge.05 Sep 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
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
OlympicsWinter Olympics: NZ's medal prospects improvedOfficials believe New Zealand's medal chances at Olympic Winter Games have been improved by the inclusion two new events.05 Jul 03:01 AM
OlympicsSouth Island 'couldn't cope' with Winter OlympicsNew Zealand's only IOC member says there is almost no chance of Christchurch and Queenstown hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics.31 Jan 07:21 PM
