Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for New Zealand's Herald since 2005, covering the Olympics, Fifa World Cups, and America’s Cup campaigns.
I've been a sports journalist since 2005, winning several national awards, and reporting from three Fifa World Cups as well as the Olympic Games. I've covered a large variety of events for the Herald, from the 2011 Netball World Cup in Singapore to the mayhem and chaos of the All Whites' trip to Peru in 2017. I led NZME's coverage of the 2021 America's Cup and have patiently followed the Warriors for more than a decade. A football aficionado, I will never forget the noise that greeted Rory Fallon's goal against Bahrain in Wellington in 2009, or the scenes at the final whistle.
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'Time to test myself': Carrington reveals goals as career comes full circle
Alongside her success, Dame Lisa Carrington is also focussed on leaving a legacy.
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Exclusive: NZ to host NRL All Stars game - in unexpected city
Hey now, one NZ city will be getting their game on when the All Stars come to play.
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Lisa Carrington inspires new generation of small-town heroes
Carrington's influence goes far beyond medals and podium finishes.
![Golden Dame: Lisa Carrington's latest honour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Golden Dame: Lisa Carrington's latest honour
When Lisa Carrington first saw the message on her computer, she had to do a double take.
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Interview: Lisa Carrington on her future - and the path she won't take
Lisa Carrington is edging closer to making the biggest decision of her career.
!['Took a few years off my life': Farcical scenes as Walsh narrowly avoids shock exit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Took a few years off my life': Farcical scenes as Walsh narrowly avoids shock exit
Out, then in, then out, then in again. Kiwi shot put star's night takes a bizarre turn...
![12 to watch: How defeat was the catalyst for Carrington's remarkable streak](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
12 to watch: How defeat was the catalyst for Carrington's remarkable streak
Her dominance of the K1 200m represents a staggering streak – more than 3350 days.
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Peter Burling on the future and the risk that led to AmCup glory
Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling admits they took a chance and it paid off.
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Team NZ mulling radical UK event for next America's Cup
'There's some bizarre stuff going on. The ball's always bouncing in the America's Cup.'
![Silver Ferns, Adesanya claim historic wins at Halberg Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Silver Ferns, Adesanya claim historic wins at Halberg Awards
The Silver Ferns have struck gold — again.
![Seven in a row! Carrington wins gold - again - at world champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Seven in a row! Carrington wins gold - again - at world champs
Lisa Carrington's remarkable streak at the top of her sport continues.
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Pride of Tokoroa steps up for Kiwis
Call Joseph Manu what you want, but the Kiwis clearly have a new cult hero.
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Another casualty: NZ Football chairman resigns
NZ Football chairman has resigned, the latest twist in the fallout from the NZF review.
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Why Tonga v NZ Māori clash was canned
More fixtures for both New Zealand Maori and Tonga can be expected in the coming years.
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Rotorua could host NZ Māori-Tonga match
Rotorua is tipped to host a blockbuster test match.
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Revealed: Tonga set to face NZ Māori in Rotorua
Rotorua could host a blockbuster test match between Tonga and New Zealand Māori.
![Carrington queen of Halbergs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Carrington queen of Halbergs
The canoeist is both 2016 Sportswoman of the Year and winner of the Supreme Award at tonight's Halberg Awards.