Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games countdown on for NZ top athletes
The countdown is once again on for many of New Zealand's top athletes.
Today marks 100 days until the 2022 Commonwealth Games get underway in the British city of Birmingham.
So, before the serious… Video, Audio
Calling Home: Sam Coley in Birmingham
Christchurch native Sam Coley lives in the popular suburb of Kings Heath in Birmingham, with his French wife, Emilie Grinan-Coley, and son Tom Coley. Kings Heath, which is one of Birmingham's real… Audio
Some vaccine hesitancy among Silver Ferns - Taurua
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua says there is vaccine hesitancy among some Silver Ferns squad members.
The announcement of a Quad Series in England in January is a big relief as the Silver… Audio
Nigel Avery takes over as Chef de Mission
Olympian and five-time Commonwealth Games medallist Nigel Avery is pledging to bring further focus to athlete wellbeing in his role as New Zealand Team Chef de Mission.
Hammer time: Julia Ratcliffe aims for the Olympics
Hammer thrower Julia Ratcliffe won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Now she has her heart set on a medal at this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo. Video, Audio
Anne Audain: 'Adversity helped make me the champion I became'
Anne Audain overcame incredible odds to become the world's winningest road racer, and in the process, earn hundreds of thousands of dollars through lucrative deals with the likes of Nike and Pepsi… Audio
Commonwealth champ saddened with shooting dropped from Games
Former Commonwealth Games shooting champion Sally Johnston says the sport is very concerned about its international future.
Birmingham Commonwealth Games defend decision not to have shooting
The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have defended their decision to exclude shooting from the programme.
Josh Komen: His race to stay alive
Josh Komen was on the verge of representing New Zealand at the next Commonwealth Games when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at 23-years-old. Audio
The highs and lows of the 2018 sporting year
While on the field there was plenty of success for our athletes this year, 2018 may well be remembered as the year of sporting reviews.
New coach, new captain - better results for Silver Ferns?
A new coach and a new captain will be part of the arsenal Silver Ferns bring to bear when they play England in Auckland on Saturday night. In the wake of a review into the disastrous Commonwealth… Audio
New Zealand's master among the masters
From 5Ks to marathons, New Zealand runner John Campbell has shattered every record in the over-40 record book. In an incredible 1990 season, John went undefeated as a master in 22 races, including… Audio
Police seek four people over theft of gold medal
Police investigating the theft of Commonwealth Games champion David Nyika's gold medal have released images of four people being sought over the theft.
Nyika upset his medal was stolen in his own community
The Commonwealth Games boxing champion David Nyika says the worst thing about his Gold Coast Games gold medal being stolen is that it happened in his home town of Hamilton.
NZ Commonwealth team welcomed home with cheers, haka
More than 200 athletes and one of the biggest hauls of Commonwealth Games medals are back from the Gold Coast. Eva Corlett was there for the rousing welcome last night at Auckland Airport. Audio
Online streaming of sports the new norm
New Zealanders are being warned online content is only going to increase in the coming years, while traditional media will become more limited in its offerings. The Commonwealth Games were… Audio
Lessons from the Commonwealth Games ad-fest
Opinion - With all the self-awareness of Sam Gaze, TVNZ chose today to trumpet their right to screen the Rugby World Cup, after copping non-stop criticism for its Games coverage, writes Jamie Wall.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
The closing ceremony for the 2018 Commonwealth Games hasn't been a medal winner. TV viewers have voiced disappointment at not seeing the athletes an flag-bearers parade. Audio
Rubbernecking at a table tennis spectacle
An 11-year-old Welsh table tennis prodigy was the youngest competitor in the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Kate Newton went to see what the fuss was all about.
Commonwealth Games closing ceremony slammed on social media
Lauded by organisers as "inspirational" and "innovative", the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games have come to an end in a heavily-criticised closing ceremony.
