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Walsh not panicking over a lack of success
Shot putter Tom Walsh admits his build-up to the Olympics hasn't been ideal, but he's not panicking.
Kiwi Olympic triple jumper getting plenty of support from South Africa
Ethan Olivier will have a member of the South African team leading his support when he competes at the Paris Olympics.
Paris Olympics: Confidence boost for kayaker Finn Butcher
Stepping on a World Cup podium is nice, but in the long run is doesn't mean a lot to New Zealand Canoe slalom paddler Finn Butcher.
NZ's top Paris Olympics medal prospects
NZ claimed its biggest-ever medal haul in Tokyo in 2021. Can that be beaten in 2024?
Football: Phoenix have high expectations for next season
The focus for the Wellington Phoenix and their supporters is now on next season.
Wellington Phoenix season ends with semi-final loss
The Wellington Phoenix's A-League season has come to an end with an extra time 2-1 loss to Melbourne Victory in Wellington.
A Phoenix capacity crowd could make a difference
Phoenix captain Alex Rufer says his side deserves a full house for Saturday night's A-League semi-final second leg against Melbourne Victory.
Will a lack of play-off experience count against the Phoenix?
Despite finishing second on the A-League table, Phoenix can probably consider themselves underdogs going into the semi-finals.
NZ's male paddlers out to impress at World Cup regatta
The national body has held off the Olympics team selection for the men to give the squad enough time to prove themselves.
Inaugural Rotorua Marathon winner takes home a suitcase and a barometer
Dave Heine will return to the Rotorua marathon this weekend with the event a far cry from when he won the inaugural race in 1965.
Dunedin leading the swim charge to the Olympics
New Zealand swimming is on the rise and Dunedin is leading the way.
World champions Fairweather and Clareburt set to make splash in Paris
World champions Erika Fairweather and Lewis Clareburt head a nine-strong New Zealand swim team for the Paris Olympics.
Daniel Ricciardo not ready to give up his seat to Liam Lawson
Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo is ignoring the criticism of his performances.
Eliza McCartney: 'My confidence is the highest it's ever been'
The pole vault star and Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist has started to show the form that had her at the top of her game a few years ago.
World record has young Kiwi cyclist hyped for Paralympics
Young Cambridge cyclist Devon Briggs can't wait to get to the Paris Paralympics after starting the year in the best possible way.
Olympic paddler looks for help to make a difference in Paris
Olympic kayaker Alicia Hoskin is turning tothe community to help her compete with the best in the world.
Shot put champion prefers to stay at home in build-up to Olympics
National shot put champion Jacko Gill will take a low key approach in his build-up to this year's Olympics.
Ryan Fox finding his range on US Tour
Auckland golfer Ryan Fox admits he has had some issues adjusting to the US PGA Tour but feels it's starting to come together for him now.
World Championship stars on display at national champs
The cream of New Zealand athletics will be on show at the Nationals this weekend with eight members of the successful World Indoor squad taking part.
Tim Southee's future as Black Caps captain; 'We'll see'
This summer has seen the start of a change of guard within the Black Caps and the transition from the old to the new is expected to continue.
Another title for young New Zealand athlete
Maia Ramsden has won her second NCAA collegiate title after claiming gold in the mile at the Indoor Track and Field Championships in Boston.
Australia remain confident, Black Caps are cautious
The Australian cricketers are confident they can get up to win the second test, while the Black Caps remain cautious.
It's 'bang bang' time for Joseph Parker
New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker is again crediting his team for having him in great shape for his heavyweight showdown with Zhilei Zhang.
Ravindra and Sears: From kids cricket to test cricket
Having played with and against each other as youngsters, Rachin Ravindra and Ben Sears are set to play alongside each other in the highest form of cricket.
Black Caps coach: "We got that wrong"
Black Caps coach Gary Stead concedes they haven't done a good job in reading the wickets in recent tests.