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Rowing: Rare disease kills rowing great
On the eve of the world rowing championships, Britain has lost one of its Olympic heroes with the tragic death of Andy Holmes.

Snowsports: NZ skiers boosted by Olympic chance
The prospect of world No 1 halfpipe skier, Wanaka's Jossi Wells competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics is a step closer.

Fireworks ban set for opening ceremonies
It's hard to imagine an Olympic opening or closing ceremony without fireworks exploding in the night sky over a packed stadium.

Next Kiwi golden girl aims for Olympics
Siositina Hakeai, 16, holds the NZ junior discus record and is tipped to be the next Valerie Adams in field athletics.

Canoeing: Crisis Sparcs row
New Zealand's two most successful Olympic athletes are set to be jettisoned as national canoeing coaches.

Athletes' career game plan
Champions need help adjusting to life after sporting glory, writes Val Leveson

Swimming: Jaguar axe Rice after tweet
Jaguar has dropped their sponsorship of Australian Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice after she posted a homophobic slur on Twitter.