Athletics news
Walsh wins world indoor title for third time
Tom Walsh won gold with a throw of 21.65 metres in Nanjing.
‘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.
IOC calls out Olympic prize money as unfair for most athletes
IOC warns move could make Olympics elitist, benefiting few at others' expense.
'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.
Sport news
Michael Burgess: The big questions over Eden Park’s future
As it stands, two of three biggest teams in this city have no interest in using Eden Park.
Alex Powell: The biggest threat to Lawson's Red Bull future reveals itself
OPINION: What we learned from the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
Football Ferns matches cancelled due to unsafe pitch conditions
Interim coach Michael Mayne lost a key opportunity to prove his suitability.
More Athletics news
Paris Olympics: Shot put silver medalist Maddi Wesche celebrates with family
Kiwi shot putter Maddi Wesche has celebrated her Olympic silver with friends and family at NZ House. Video / Chereè Kinnear
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 one bronze medal changed Tom Walsh's life forever
After a mixed 2024 season, he remains confident ahead of the Paris Olympics.
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.
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.
'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.
Winners and Losers: How the Warriors won by dropping their star player
OPINION: Ditching the formidable prop sparked a remarkable effort, Chris Rattue writes.
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.