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Tom Walsh getting back to where he once was
Shot-putter Tom Walsh feels his form is getting close to where it should be as he looks to return to the top of the sport.
Olympic selection dilemma for Canoe Sprint team
An impressive display by New Zealand's female paddlers at the World Cup has left the sport with the task of fitting five athletes into four seats.
NZ set for winner-take-all SailGP grand final
The New Zealand Sail GP team like their chances of winning the season three title at the grand final in San Francisco this weekend.
Athletes chase a triple crown in Rotorua
Two Olympians will go head to head in a unique triple event in Rotorua this weekend as a part of the Rotorua Marathon festival.
Trust will be key in the new All Black coaching group
New All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland says trust is a key for the new coaching setup.
Dame Lisa Carrington in battle for World Championship spot
One of the greatest paddlers of all time, Dame Lisa Carrington, can expect to be fully tested for a spot at this year's World Canoe Sprint Championships.
Adam Milne hoping to play himself into World Cup squad
Black Caps fast bowler Adam Milne is hoping a strong showing in Pakistan over the next three weeks will put him in the frame for the World Cup later this year.
Ryan Fox: Augusta National is as hard as it looks
A dream will come true for New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox this week as he plays his first Masters tournament. Fox got his invite to Augusta National for being ranked...
A year out with Covid won't stop Luka's bid for fifth Olympics
Missing almost an entire year of competition due to long Covid hasn't deterred canoe slalom star Luuka Jones from trying to get to a fifth Olympics.
Tiaan Whelpton: 'This is where I'm meant to be'
Young Canterbury sprinter Tiaan Whelpton is about to run the toughest race of his career, and he's hoping for many more.
Surprise win masks the hard work ahead for Anton Cooper
Mountain bike star Anton Cooper admits he faces a tough couple of months as he attempts to return to peak form for the World Cup season in Europe.
Paddlers in Gisborne still struggling to get back on the water
It could be some time before young paddlers in the Gisborne area can get back in their boats following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Jacko Gill: 'Doing what I love, with the people I love, is everything'
Shot putter Jacko Gill is in a very happy place, and that's not just because he won his first national title at the weekend.
Athlete running in her mother's footsteps
Following in her mother's footsteps is going to be extra special for Auckland runner Anneke Grogan this weekend.
Blues player engineering her rugby future
This year Blues loose forward Shannon Leota will get to split her time between work and rugby and she's delighted.
All go for Maddy Green in White Ferns
Picking up a professional contract has helped Maddy Green develop her game and she's ready to put that on show in the T20 World Cup.
Newcomer set to have a crack at long-standing national record
Less than a year into her 400m career, Rosie Elliott has her sights set on breaking New Zealand's longest standing women's national record.
White Ferns spinners can excel on South African wickets
White Ferns all-rounder Amelia Kerr has some mixed emotions about the wickets she's played on since arriving in South Africa for the T20 World Cup.
Eliza McCartney: 'learning how to run again'
Pole-vaulter Eliza McCartney has her sights set on the World Championships this year after battling back from injuries that forced her to change the way she ran.
Hamish Kerr on getting high
High jump champion Hamish Kerr heads to Europe this weekend a few kilograms heavier than normal, but it has nothing to do with overindulging during the festive season.
Michael Bracewell continues to shine
The international career of Black Cap Michael Bracewell continues to flourish, with his latest outing likely to have attracted plenty of interest in India.
Football Ferns get what they want from first USA game
Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimkova says they got eveything they wanted out of their first game against the USA.
Can the Football Ferns claim a rare win over the world's best?
The Football Ferns have only ever beaten the USA once and the chances of that happening again over the next couple of days are remote.
Phoenix captain: I apologise to those people in the stands
Wellington Phoenix captain Lily Alfeld is sure there are a few fans that are keen to see her leave the stands and get back on the pitch.
Colgate Games brings back fond memories for World Championship sprinter
Winning was good, but New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs admits a trip away with family and friends was the best part of competing at the Colgate Games.