Making of an Olympian: Eliza McCartney
In a five-part series, the Herald is profiling New Zealand Olympians going for gold at Rio 2016. The films feature exclusive access
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NZ Herald withdraws team from Rio
The move comes after "unduly restrictive" conditions imposed by Sky, who own New Zealand's broadcasting rights.
Waddell backing strong response against Russia
New Zealand's Olympic team boss Rob Waddell today joined the chorus of condemnation of Russia's state-run doping programme which has
Editorial: Ban on Russia only option
Russia and her allies have started a fightback to stay in the Rio Olympics after the sensational disclosures about a state-directed doping programme.
NZOC call for toughest stance on Russia
The New Zealand Olympic Committee have put their normally velvet diplomatic fist into an iron glove.
'I was the only guy who hadn't won gold'
We reveal the personalities and properties that make Gisborne one of our most successful Olympic towns.
The champion who just won't quit
Our oldest champion from the London Olympics isn't ready to hang up his oars just yet.
Wrestler ecstatic by addition to NZ Olympic team
The fact Craig Miller became the latest addition to the New Zealand Olympic team on the same day the full scale of Russia's state-sanctioned
Val Adams fires a shot at airport security
Don't muck around Val Adams. That's the message for a European airport security official who tangled with our double Olympic gold
Life after being an Olympic 'loser'
Gymnast McKayla Maroney became an instant internet hit during the 2012 Olympics after being less than impressed during the medal presentation ceremony.
The Kiwi athletes who could benefit from Russia's exclusion
Russia's potential exclusion from the Rio Olympics should only have a minor impact on New Zealand medal hopes, but could ease the
Was Kiwi cyclist robbed of a medal by Russian?
Was New Zealand's world champion cyclist Linda Villumsen cheated out of an Olympic Games medal in London four years ago? The question
The Olympics' most infamous controversies
The Olympic motto urges athletes to aim faster, higher and stronger but over the years, some have taken that to extreme lengths. The
Former Wada boss: IOC have to ban Russia
New Zealand's former World Anti Doping Association boss David Howman believes the International Olympic Committee will now throw Russia out of the Rio Olympics.
Adams beats Olympic rivals ahead of Rio
Valerie Adams has laid down a major marker in her final meet before the Rio Olympics. The double Olympic shot put champion has thrown
Ko masters 18th hole marathon
Just a hunch, but you suspect Lydia Ko won't be in a hurry to get back to the 18th hole at the Highland Meadows course in Ohio.
NZ's Greatest Olympians: Bruce Kendall
We're counting down New Zealand's 25 greatest Olympians. Today, boardsailor Bruce Kendall.
Bookies favour Kiwis with gold medal odds
The bookies have found favour with several New Zealand athletes heading to Rio, with odds firmly on some of our Olympic favourites. Hamish
Will Russia be banned from Olympics?
A key report into allegations of Russian doping at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games may have been undermined by a leaked letter to the International Olympic Committee.
Three named in golf team for Rio
New Zealand will send a three strong golf team to the Olympics.
DJ Forbes and Niall Williams getting ready for Rio
All Blacks Sevens stars DJ Forbes and Niall Williams are getting ready for their last few weeks of preperation before the biggest
Gold medal-winning Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman's mother is killed in bike accident
The mother of Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman has died after being knocked off her bike in North Wales. Carol Boardman, in her seventies
NZ's Greatest Olympians: Rob Waddell
The Herald is counting down New Zealand's 25 greatest Olympians. Today, Michael Burgess profiles No 19, rower Rob Waddell.
Tennis: Raonic, Halep withdraw from Olympics over Zika virus concerns
Two more top athletes have withdrawn themselves from Olympic contention next month due to concerns regarding their health and the
The man with the wind as his friend
As part of our comprehensive build-up to Rio 2016, the Herald is counting down New Zealand's top Olympic towns, today is number 6.
Making of an Olympian: Dylan Schmidt
Dylan Schmidt is among the teenagers in the New Zealand Olympic team for Rio, but he has the mind and spine of a much more mature athlete.
Booze ban for Kiwis in Olympic village
Kiwi athletes risk being sent home from Rio if caught with booze inside the Olympic village.
Athletics: Matthews, Carson selected for Rio
Julian Matthews and Hamish Carson have upheld New Zealand's 1500m tradition. The pair joined Nick Willis in the Olympic team for
Making of an Olympian: Dylan Schmidt
In a five-part series, the Herald is profiling NZ Olympians going for gold at Rio 2016. Today - trampolinist Dylan Schmidt.
Wynne Gray: Olympics no place for golf
COMMENT: Adam Scott claimed my first Olympic gold and Rory McIlroy has followed him on to the dais.
Professor Steve Stannard: We need to talk about sports funding
Running sports to produce medalists requires considerable resources and they don't come cheap, writes Massey University Professor
Lydia Ko on Zika - Not worried about it
Unlike her male counterparts, golfer Lydia Ko has expressed little concern about the Zika virus ahead of the Rio Olympics. Ahead
NZ's 'too white' Olympics - the debate
Should sports funding be about increasing the participation rate or winning medals, asks Rachel Smalley.
Lack of diversity in Kiwi Olympic team? NZOC respond
We quizzed relevant sporting figures about Dylan Cleaver's column questioning the diversity of the Kiwi Olympic team.