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Super-bacteria found in Rio's waters
As if Brazil wasn't already plagued with enough problems, the country has just been hit with a dangerous new blow ahead of the 2016
As if Brazil wasn't already plagued with enough problems, the country has just been hit with a dangerous new blow ahead of the 2016
Ryan Fox will complete a rare family treble if New Zealand's Olympic Committee selects him for the Rio Games.
UKAD has sent two investigators to Kenya following allegations of doping at a training camp that is used by Zane Robertson.
It's reputedly the worst finishing position at the Olympics - fourth. Andrew Alderson talks to a quartet of Kiwi sportspeople who had varying experiences narrowly missing out on a medal.
The biggest winners of New Zealand cycling's Survivor have been a veteran pursuiter and a developing sprinter.
Axed Kiwi sevens player Kurt Baker has opened up on his shock omission from the New Zealand sevens squad to compete at the Rio Olympics.
COMMENT: The Olympic Games are less than a month away and the bad news just keeps coming, writes Kris Shannon.
In a five-part series, the Herald is profiling New Zealand Olympians going for gold at Rio 2016. The films feature exclusive access
Kiwi Olympic bosses have converted the top floor of the team's accommodation tower into a sanctuary away from the ruckus of Rio.
It's advantage Ryan Fox over Michael Hendry in the race for the second spot on the New Zealand men's golf team for the Olympics. Fox
The Tall Blacks have performed like professionals on the floor at the Olympic Qualifiers, but their pre-game treatment has had a distinctly amateur vibe.
A surprise in the NZ women's hockey team for the Rio Olympics. Veteran defender Emily Gaddum is pregnant with her first child and
SAMANTHA CHARLTON Age: 24 Hometown: Position: Defender Olympics: 2012 Fact: Charlton is nicknamed `Eddie', after the legendary Australian
The New Zealand Olympic team will have one entrant in the diving competition at the Rio Olympics. ELIZABETH CUI BIRTHDATE: 12 August
This week, we look at sevens player Sam Dickson and his miraculous return from injury.
Russia have named a track and field team for the Rio Olympics despite being currently suspended by the IAAF.
COMMENT: With less than a month to go until Rio, serious concerns have been raised about the safety of tourists and teams arriving in the city.
Kiwi golfers Ryan Fox and Michael Hendry are in the final sprint of their duel to join Danny Lee at the Olympics.
As part of our build-up to Rio 2016, we're going to reveal New Zealand's top Olympic towns, today is number 9.
WOMEN: SHAKIRA BAKER Birthdate: 4 January, 1992 Hometown: Greytown Position: Forward Previous Olympics: Nil Fact: Studied marine
The New Zealand Olympic Committee has today confirmed the women's football side for the Rio Olympic Games at a special assembly held
With the Olympics only a month away, the spotlight is on Brazil as it prepares for half a million tourists from around the world to arrive.
COMMENT: Today Brazil can say with confidence: we are ready to host the first Olympic and Paralympic Games to take place in South America.
When the women's Black Sticks take to the hockey turf in Rio next month, they will have a special advantage.
Usain Bolt will visit Dr Hans Muller-Wohlfahrt in Germany this week as he looks for a cure to the injury that is threatening his Olympic
Rather than have surgery, which would have ruled out any chance of selection for Rio, Sam Dickson elected to try to let the injury recover naturally.
To confirm their place in the team travelling to the Rio Olympics and the chance to win precious gold, Sir Gordon Tietjens' men had to go through hell.
It was confirmed today that the two Williams siblings would wear the black jersey at the Rio Olympics Games next month.
Arch Jelley is the oldest coach in any sport operating at the top level in New Zealand, and probably the world.