Why Michael Phelps is covered in spots
Games audiences could have been forgiven for consulting Dr Google after images emerged of 19-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps covered in large red spots.
Games audiences could have been forgiven for consulting Dr Google after images emerged of 19-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps covered in large red spots.
A year ago, Linda Villumsen was the toast of New Zealand women's cycling after finally nabbing the world individual time trial.
Natalie Rooney, poster girl for shooting? If it helps the sport gain greater acceptance and credibility, then fine.
Barcelona gold medallist Oksana Chusovitina is at her seventh Olympics - astonishing for a gymnast.
It's the New Zealand sevens men's team's turn at Rio 2016 and probably the most anxious person in the side will be their coach, Sir Gordon Tietjens.
The New Zealand men's quad are bitter a Russian doping infraction left them with little realistic hope of achieving their Olympic
Judoka Darcina Manuel has been eliminated from the Olympic women's under 57kg event after losing her round of 16 bout against former
Organisers in Rio are scrambling to come up with a new Chinese flag after the version used in medal ceremonies was found to contain a whopping mistake.
There is plenty of evidence controversial swimmer Sun Yang has an Olympic-sized attitude problem but as for him being a drug cheat? The case is much less clear.
Into the vacuum left by the IOC after the Russian doping issue, the athletes have stepped up - and it is a dangerous path they tread, writes Dylan Cleaver.
New Zealand's tennis Olympians Michael Venus and Marcus Daniell have gone so close to an upset in the first round of doubles in Rio
Record-shattering performance in the 400m Individual Medley by Hungary's Katinka Hosszu elicits awe, skepticism on pool deck.
United States' Katie Ledecky has shattered the world record in the final of the 400m at Rio. And Michael Phelps has won his 19th Olympic gold.
Don't be offended if you see a swimmer give the crowd at the Rio Olympic pool a crude one-fingered salute.
Long queues and a lack of communication has led to many paying fans miss their favourite events at Rio 2016.
The Black Sticks have bounced back from their loss to world No 1 Australia with a draw against Britain at Rio 2016.
Kiwi rugby fans might need a manicurist to heal their gnawed fingernails, but the Sevens Sisters have marched another step towards
New Zealand sevens star Tyla Nathan-Wong has praised her side's gutsy defensive effort following a tense 5-0 quarterfinal win over
Natalie Rooney overcame a devastating family loss to become New Zealand's first medallist at Rio.
Officials say the bullet that flew through the roof of a media tent at the Olympic Equestrian Center came from a nearby slum and was aimed at a police blimp.
The Dutch cyclist involved in a horror crash that marred the women's road race at the Rio Olympics is reportedly in intensive care in hospital.
Australian Olympics swimming champion Mack Horton has been abused by Chinese Olympic fans for calling out beaten drugs cheat Sun Yang.
Tauranga paddler Mike Dawson has comfortably progressed to the canoe slalom semi-finals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
The winds plaguing the Olympic rowing regatta have blown a problem into the path of the Kiwi women's pair. Rowing on day two as
New Zealand are on the Rio Olympic medal board. Can the women's sevens team set up another medal?
New Zealand's chances of an eventing medal at the Rio Olympics have taken a hit after the team slipped to a share of sixth after the second day of dressage.
Olympic medal hope Lauren Boyle has missed out on the 400m freestyle final at the Rio Olympics after finishing fifth in her heat
A gift for rugby appears to be a familial trait for at least three of New Zealand's women Seven's team.