Rio 2016 Olympics
How Yvette Williams became our first 'Golden Girl'
Golden Moments - Yvette Williams' trailblazing feats more than 60 years ago still make her one of New Zealand's most cherished and inspiring athletes.
Most of NZ team expected to skip Rio opening ceremony
Fewer than 50 athletes in the 200 strong New Zealand Olympic team are expected to march in next month's opening ceremony at the Rio Games.
Bartoli battles mystery virus
The former Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli is suffering from a virus that forced her withdrawal from an invitational event at the grand slam tournament in London and has her fearing for her life.
Tall Blacks lose to France at Olympic qualifier
The New Zealand men's basketball team has blown an eight halftime lead to lose 59-66 to France in their final pool match at the last chance Olympic qualifying tournament in the Philippines.
Russia says its committed to rooting out doping
Russia has told the World Anti Doping Agency that it's fully committed to eradicating doping after Russian athletes were barred from the Rio Olympics.
First NZ diver selected for Olympics in 24 years
A New Zealand springboad diver will compete at the Olympics for the first time in 24 years, with 18-year-old Elizabeth Cui selected in the New Zealand team for Rio.
Argentina football side may pull out of Olympics
The two-time men's Olympic football champions Argentina are in danger of failing to send a team to the Rio Games next month due to a leadership vacuum at the Argentine Football Association.
Siblings set to rule the roost in Rio
It will be a family affair for two sets of siblings named in the men's and women's rugby sevens teams to represent New Zealand at the Rio Olympics next month.
Forbes thankful he made the right call
Relinquishing the captaincy of the All Blacks sevens team has helped DJ Forbes achieve his Olympic dream, he says.
Injuries end Messam's Rio dream
Injuries appear to be the main reason behind Liam Messam's omission from the New Zealand sevens team to compete in Rio.
Ko's a goer for Rio but will golf last?
Insight - Golf's controversial return to the Olympics for Rio could prove short-lived, reports Matt Chatterton for Insight.
Hewitt now second in triathlon rankings
New Zealand triathletes Andrea Hewitt and Nicky Samuels are showing good form ahead of the Olympics.
Passing the torch to women's rugby
Insight - Supporters hope the debut of rugby sevens at the Rio Olympics will give women's rugby a boost, here and globally, reports Barry Guy. Audio
Rio Olympics: A Big Push For Women's Rugby
Barry Guy and Matt Chatterton explore the benefits of golf and rugby sevens being included in the Rio Olympics. Audio
Golf's time at the Olympics could prove short-lived
The RNZs sports team look at the new sports at the Olympics, rugby sevens and golf, and explores what it might mean for the game at home. Audio
Olympics just not the pinnacle for golfers says McIIroy
An Olympic gold medal is simply not the pinnacle of the sport for golfers, says world No.4 Rory McIlroy.
NZ get another crew to Rio after Russian rower banned
An 11th New Zealand rowing crew is set to compete at the Rio Olympics, after the Russian men's quadruple sculls crew was banned after one of their members failed a doping test in May.
Stepanova cleared to compete in Rio
Russian doping whistleblower Yulia Stepanova's application to compete as an individual athlete has been accepted by the IAAF.
NZ tennis team added for Rio Olympics
The New Zealand men's tennis doubles combination of Michael Venus and Marcus Daniell has been selected for the Rio Olympics.
Phelps heading to fifth Olympics
Michael Phelps, who came out of retirement in 2014 and rededicated himself to the pool, has punched his ticket to the Rio Games.
