Athletics news
‘On his way’: Running prodigy’s coach on playing the long game
At 15, Sam Ruthe has become the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile.
Watch: Photo finish as Olympian and 15yo share 1500m glory in Dunedin
Sam Tanner and Sam Ruthe tied in the 1500m at the Dunedin championships.
'He's a beast': 15yo Kiwi runner sets world-best time
Tauranga teenager beats 3000m world record for 15-year-olds.
Women’s marathon world record smashed
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has put on a performance for the ages.
Exclusive: Olympic legend plots to bring World Indoor Athletics championships to NZ
It would be the biggest athletics event staged in this country in more than 30 years.
How Hamish Kerr has transformed into one of the world’s best high jumpers
Since the last Olympics Kerr has gone from good to great, with some remarkable displays
Sport news
‘No one was expecting us to win’: Moana Pasifika crush Crusaders in Christchurch
A strong performance saw Moana Pasifika outplay the Crusaders in Christchurch
Moana Pasifika shock Crusaders in Christchurch
All the action as the Crusaders fell to their first loss against Moana Pasifika.
Chapman century and electric debut lift Black Caps past Pakistan
New Zealand earned a 73-run triumph to begin the three-match series at McLean Park.
More Athletics news
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day twelve action
Track women's team pursuit win silver, pole vault trio miss out and sailing gets postponed. Video / Chereè Kinnear / Sky Sports / Getty / Photosport
How Hamish Kerr has transformed into one of the world’s best high jumpers
Since the last Olympics Kerr has gone from good to great, with some remarkable displays
History’s most brutal Olympic doping scandal – and the women who paid the price
Times: Thousands of elite athletes were fed 'special vitamins' that cost many their lives.
Watch: Spanish racewalker left red-faced as early celebration costs medal
Laura Garcia-Caro won't want to see this again.
Athletics: Historic weekend for New Zealand athletes
Beamish goes to number two in the New Zealand all-time mile list.
Top coaches' new ally: New body aims for coach wellbeing
From isolation to support, the new programme hopes to make coaches' lives easier.
Runner Maia Ramsden comes within a breath of Olympic qualification in LA
Ramsden smashed the national women's 1500m record and came close to Olympic qualification.
'I disagree': Kiwi Olympic star's selection policy critique
The pole vaulter detailed grave concerns about New Zealand’s tough selection policy.
From suffering a stroke to strength sport powerhouse
Ashleigh Hoeta shares her story of resilience and determination.
Overcoming obstacles takes on a whole new meaning in this sport
Three Taupō athletes will face obstacles at the world championships in Costa Rica.
Kiwi runner shatters Sir Peter Snell's 62-year-old 800m record
The 27-year-old also went below the Olympic entry standard.
Top coaches' new ally: New body aims for coach wellbeing
From isolation to support, the new programme hopes to make coaches' lives easier.
Runner Maia Ramsden comes within a breath of Olympic qualification in LA
Ramsden smashed the national women's 1500m record and came close to Olympic qualification.