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'Poms' not a Kiwi insult, Brits told
Brits shouldn't be offended if visiting Aussies or Kiwis make jokes about "Poms", according to new UK tourism cultural tips.
Olympian pleased with verdicts
The lawyer of a former NZ Olympian says he is pleased with two not guilty verdicts on charges of raping and assaulting his wife, but wouldn't comment on the possibility of a retrial.
Former Olympian pleads not guilty to attacking woman
A former Olympian punched, strangled and repeatedly raped a woman while dragging her through a house, a jury heard today.
Brown slams Banks' Olympic idea
Manukau Mayor Len Brown says John Banks' surprise plan to bring the 2020 Olympic Games to Auckland is a "flight of fancy".
Funding lifeline for elite athletes
High-performance sport has received an unprecedented cash injection, re-energising a sector in danger of "slipping off track".
Name suppression lifted on Olympic athlete
Olympic skier Tim Cafe has been told by a judge he should suffer the consequences of his bad behaviour just like anyone else.
Chinese gymnast living in NZ stripped of medal
A Chinese gymnast, now living in Huntly, has been stripped of an Olympic bronze medal for being too young during the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
NZOC remembers 'controversial character' Samaranch
Juan Antonio Samaranch was president of the International Olympic Committee for 21 years.
Cycling: Dawkins and Scully taking on the world
The New Zealand cycling team go to this week's world championships with high hopes.
Paralympics: Skier turns bold prediction into gold
Those who were at the New Zealand skiing awards night in July will remember Adam Hall's acceptance speech after winning the athlete of the year honour.
Paralympics: Kiwi skier wins gold
Adam Hall has won gold in men's standing slalom at the winter Paralympics, despite falling on his second run.