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Para cyclist proves the doctors wrong
"The doctor telling me I was never going to walk again, I thought was very rude."
Professional Wrestling enjoys a renaissance in New Zealand
Professional Wrestling had its heyday in New Zealand in the seventies when On the Mat was a must-see on TV. Video
Ryan Fox gives himself three months to play golf and get home
In his quest to earn enough world ranking points to make the Tokyo Olympics, Fox will play 12 tournaments in three months across two continents before returning to New Zealand.
Big air returns for elite skiers
Our top winter sport athletes have returned to training with fingers crossed that some international competition will return later this year. Video
It's big air time again for our top snow sports athletes
Our top winter sport athletes have returned to training with fingers crossed that some international competition will return later this year. Video
Why are the world number ones bothering with the All Whites?
Why would the world's top ranked football side Belgium bother playing the All Whites?
Hammer time for former gymnast in Olympic quest
Lauren Bruce finds a link between gymnastics and her new career as a hammer thrower which has her on the cusp of Olympic selection.
High jumper motivated by cold Christchurch mornings
Christchurch in the middle of winter has proven a real challenge for high jumper Hamish Kerr but he's trying to make the most of it. Video
Para athlete Lisa Adams remains positive during tough times
The Rotorua para athlete Lisa Adams was unable to do much training during the Covid-19 lockdown, but she never let that get her down.
Banter is back as Phoenix players re-group
Boys will be boys. But that has been difficult for the Wellington Phoenix players over the last three months as the A-League went into hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Questions loom large after Warriors axe Kearney
Why now? That's the is the question many league fans have been asking following the unexpected sacking of Warriors coach Stephen Kearney over the weekend.
Athletes may go into Olympics without any competition under their belts
It's not bigger than Ben-Hur, but Athletics New Zealand is preparing for something close to epic proportions ahead of next year's Olympics.
Sport and love: Young stars making sacrifices
Not knowing when she'll see her partner again is something young netballer Elle Temu is working through as the ANZ Premiership returns.
Nelson cyclist where she needs to be
There were still a few tears when she left home for a second time, but the Nelson cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black couldn't wait to get back to Italy.
Rise in number of people checking in on their mental health
The number of people contacting a New Zealand Rugby mental health website has almost tripled in the last couple of months. Video, Audio
Nelson cyclist struggling to realise a dream
Young New Zealand cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black admits she's struggled for motivation while being locked down back in Nelson instead of realising a career dream.
Hayden Wilde: I'll be better in another year's time
The New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde believes he'll be better off with another year under his belt before the Tokyo Olympics.
Top surfer didn't mind self-isolating while the country was in lockdown.
New Zealand surfer Billy Stairmand was one of the few Olympic athletes that didn't mind self-isolating while the country was in lockdown.
New Zealand surfer Billy Stairmand enjoying lockdown life
Stairmand was one of the few Olympic athletes that didn't mind self-isolating while the country was in lockdown.
Cameron Brown: Ironman legend
Cameron Brown remains one of the favourites to take out this year's Ironman New Zealand title, 23 years after competing in his first event.
Frustrated Walsh hoping to make amends
Tom Walsh has been frustrated with how his season has gone so far but he's hoping to make amends at this weekend's National Track Championships in Christchurch.
Black Caps make the most of being at home
Home comforts certainly helped the Black Caps reverse their Test fortunes following their 10 wicket win over India in the first Test at the Basin Reserve.
Boost for Kiwi boxers
Boxing New Zealand will stump up with the extra cash to get their nine boxers to the rescheduled Olympic qualifying tournament.
Amelia Kerr excited for WBBL semi-finals
The White Ferns spinner can't wait to come up against some of her teammates in the Big Bash play-offs this weekend after what she says has been a great competition so far.
Another new look Phoenix side to start A-League season
There is a sense of deja vu for the Phoenix and their fans heading into the new A-League football season.