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Luuka Jones aiming for gold at Tokyo in canoe slalom
Having won New Zealand's first ever canoe slalom medal at the Rio Olympics, Luuka Jones is hoping to go one better in Tokyo. Her silver medal in 2016 was a surprise, as she only qualified seventh for… Audio
NZ rowing team eyeing gold at Tokyo Olympics
The New Zealand rowing team hopes to medal again - this time at the Tokyo Olympics.
Nine Kiwi boats will take their place on the start line in the Japanese capital. And after contributing two golds… Audio
Age no barrier for NZ's most experienced Olympic athletes
Age is proving to be merely a number for New Zealand's most experienced athletes competing at the Tokyo Olympics.
For several of the 211 strong team, the Games in Japan will be their fourth or fifth… Audio
Nick Willis prepared for Tokyo, his 5th and final Olympics
38-year-old Nick Willis is counting down to his fifth and final Olympic Games after making the cut for the 1500 meters when two higher-ranked competitors opted to compete in different distances Willis… Audio
Olympics: Countdown to start as athletes descend on Tokyo
The clock is ticking down to the Tokyo Olympics - with just one week to go until the games kick off.
Athletes from around the world have been jetting in to Japan - including some of New Zealand's… Audio
Olympic surfer Billy Stairmand confident of medal in Tokyo
The words 'Olympic debut' take on extra meaning for the latest couple of athletes confirmed for the New Zealand team for the upcoming Tokyo Games. Ella Williams and Billy Stairmand are not only making… Audio
Two NZers on board for surfing debut at Olympics
Two Kiwis are riding the Olympic wave, as surfing makes its debut at the Games. It's hoped Ella Williams and Billy Stairmand's appearance at the Tokyo games will inspire even more Kiwis to get on… Audio
Black Caps cricket world champions with win over India
Redemption for the Black Caps on the world stage, after beating India to take the inaugural World Test Championship.
Putting the ghosts of the 2019 ODI final behind them, an eight wicket win is… Audio
Hubbard's selection for Olympics fuels debate on fairness
The Prime Minister has leant her support to the New Zealand Olympic Committee over their selection of Laurel Hubbard for the Olympics.
The weightlifter is set to become the first transgender athlete… Audio
Uncapped players feature in first All Blacks squad of 2021
Five uncapped players are part of the first All Blacks team of the year.
Props George Bower and Ethan de Groot, flanker Ethan Blackadder, halfback Finlay Christie and midfielder Quinn Tupaea have… Audio
5 uncapped players selected for All Blacks 2021
A 36-strong squad All Blacks was announced in Auckland last night, ahead of tests against Tonga and Fiji next month. The group includes five uncapped players, but doesn't feature several senior… Audio
Burling, Tuke hopeful next America's Cup can still be in NZ
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke remain hopeful the next America's Cup may still be hosted on New Zealand waters.
The Team New Zealand sailors say they're keen to defend the Auld Mug in Auckland.
But a… Video, Audio
Adesanya pays tribute to Fau Vake after UFC win
Israel Adesanya has paid tribute to a fallen team-mate and reiterated a plea to the New Zealand government after the latest defence of his mixed martial arts world title.
Adesanya easily retained the… Audio
Adesanya readies to defend UFC middleweight belt in Arizona
The motivation is three-fold for New Zealand mixed martial arts world champion Israel Adesanya heading into his latest title defence this weekend.
Adesanya defends his middleweight belt against… Audio
Extra Time for 11 June 2021
Athletes and social media. It's a combination giving sports fans increasingly more access to - and information about - the world's best sports people. It's also a combination that comes with pitfalls… Audio
Israel Adesanya's training good for UFC fight this weekend
New Zealand mixed martial arts world champ Israel Adesanya is back in action this weekend. Adesanya will defend his middleweight title against Italian Marvin Vettori at UFC 263 in Arizona on Sunday… Audio
Hockey: Black Sticks bank on element of surprise at Olympics
The Black Sticks hockey teams are hoping the element of surprise will be on their side at the Tokyo Olympics.
Both the women's and men's squads for the Games were announced today, adding another 32… Audio
Sophie Devine encourages athletes to take care, avoid burn-out
The White Ferns captain Sophie Devine is encouraging athletes to think about themselves first and sport second after taking a break from top level cricket.
Having missed the New Zealand team's last… Audio
Canoe racing star Lisa Carrington set to make history at Tokyo
Canoe racing star Lisa Carrington will have a crack at more history at the Tokyo Olympics.
The two-time gold medallist has been confirmed to contest not one, not two, but four different events at the… Audio
Midday Sports News for 4 June 2021
Lisa Carrington will paddle in four events in Tokyo. Audio