Paralympics
Spanish marathon runner disqualified from Paralympics
The Paris Paralympics ended in a heartbreaking note for a Spanish marathon runner who was disqualified for an incident just metres from the finish line. Elena Congost had the bronze medal taken off… Audio
Sports commentator Dana Johannsen
Dana says Scott Robertson is set for the biggest test of his All Blacks coaching career when his side take on the Springboks in Johannesburg this weekend. Audio
Paralympics offically begin with opening ceremony
The Paralympics have officially begun with an opening ceremony in Paris this morning and New Zealand's first athletes will be in action in cycling and badminton tonight. Getting to any pinnacle event… Audio
A record 13 Pacific island athletes to compete at 2024 Paralympics
The seven women and six men Paralympians will represent Fiji, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Kiribati at the Games.
Asian athletes in spotlight at 2024 Paralympics
Shooter Neelam O'Neill and swimmer Joshua Wilmer are part of the 25-member team representing New Zealand at the Paris Games.
Wojtek Czyz: the Paralympian making history
Wojtek Czyz was just 21 years old when a football accident resulted in him losing his lower leg. Now he's set to make history as the first ever para badminton player to represent New Zealand at the… Audio
Auckland sprinter Mitch Joynt is on track for the 2024 Paralympics
Mitch Joynt became a para-sprinter after a horrific accident resulted in amputation.
Australia: What Liberal loss means for Dutton, Paralympic
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to discuss the Liberal Party's byelection loss in Melbourne and how it's put the leadership of Peter Dutton in the spotlight. New South Wales bans… Audio
Paralympics NZ launch programme to boost athlete connections
A three-year programme to boost New Zealand's para athletes, aims to build not only their sporting skills, but their networks into the sports community.
Being a para-athlete or coach can be a lonely… Video, Audio
Double gold Paralympian Danielle Brown on her new book
Briton Danielle Brown is a double Paralympic gold-medalist and five-time world champion in archery. She was also the first disabled athlete to represent England in an able-bodied category at the… Audio
Tupou Neiufi: 'I miss the pool a lot'
Champion Paralympic swimmer Tupou Neiufi has been taking multiple showers and baths each day just to feel the water as she copes with a lack of pool training.
Paralympics NZ selling TV ad in hope of more commercial opportunities
Paralympics New Zealand has created a TV advertisement it's trying to sell in the hopes it will result in more Paralympians being considered for commercial opportunities.
Parliament hails the returning heroes
The House reviews the week in Parliament with praise for paralympians and more than usual unity when the subject is security. Audio
Remote coaching for kiwi Paralympic athletes
Covid-19 restrictions in Tokyo meant that many Paralympic athletes had to leave some coaches behind in New Zealand. Alan McDonald coaches Danielle Aitchison and tells Jesse about how he did… Audio
Holly Robinson revelling in Paralympic glory
Javelin thrower Holly Robinson bursting with pride after adding to New Zealand's gold medal tally in Tokyo.
Anna Grimaldi leaps record distance for gold
Anna Grimaldi continues long jump dominance at Tokyo Paralympics.
Sports commentator Dana Johanssen - the latest action from the Paralympics
It was Sophie Pascoe's final race in the pool last night and although she didn't win a medal in the 100m butterfly she has already cemented her place as New Zealand's most decorated paralympic… Audio
Grimaldi excited about the quality of her Paralympic field
Anna Grimaldi is the only medalist remaining from the T46 long jump at the last Paralympics but she is wary of the newcomers trying to stop her winning back-to-back gold medals.
Swimmer Sophie Pascoe wins double gold in Tokyo
Swimmer Sophie Pascoe has won her second gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics and sprinter, Danielle Aitchison has claimed the bronze medal in the 100 metre T36 final. Bryan Crump talks to the sport… Audio
Stedman wins second medal at Tokyo Paralympics
New Zealand's William Stedman has won a second Paralympic medal in less than 24 hours, finishing third in the men's T34 400m.
