Stories by Brenton Vannisselroy
Cyclist overcomes rare condition to return to World Tour
New Zealand cyclist Georgia Williams believes she is "fully recovered" from RED-S syndrome and ready to get back to being the rider she was three years ago.
NZ cyclists shocked as team folds
Up and coming New Zealand cyclists Niamh Fisher-Black and Mikayla Harvey are looking for a new team after theirs suddenly folded.
Triathlete chasing national athletics record
Leading triathlete Hayden Wilde is attempting to break one of the longest standing records in New Zealand's athletics history.
Bewley ready for first lap of France
Experienced New Zealand cyclist Sam Bewley feels well prepared for his maiden Tour de France.
Supercars champion sets sights on IndyCar
Scott McLaughlin has made it clear he believes his future is in North America, after winning the chaotic finale to the IndyCar's iRacing series.
New Zealand cyclists facing uncertain future
Professional cycling is feeling the pinch as a result of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic and it's hitting New Zealand's leading riders in the pockets.
Child makes his long-awaited return to hockey
Simon Child will make his long-awaited return to the New Zealand men's hockey team tonight, completing his comeback from a near career-ending injury.
A Kiwi is now Thailand's record breaker
A Dunedin distance runner is living his dream at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, but in unfamiliar colours.
Aussie included in Black Sticks
A former Kookaburras goalkeeper has been named in the New Zealand men's hockey team for the upcoming four test series against Japan.
Woodman set to come back better than ever
Portia Woodman is scheduled to make her long-awaited return to the Black Ferns Sevens in December and there's belief she's coming back stronger than ever.
Frustrating and testing year for Bevin finally over
New Zealand cyclist Patrick Bevin has set his sights on standing on the top tier of the podium at next year's Tokyo Olympics, after a frustrating and testing 2019.
Cyclist Patrick Bevin chasing a New Zealand first
Patrick Bevin's endeavouring to become the first Kiwi to win an elite men's medal at the World Road Cycling Championships in Yorkshire.
Black Sticks finally get mojo back
The New Zealand women's hockey team feels it's finally got its mojo back, after a tumultuous 12 months.
Fifth Avenue Mile win gives Willis "another lease of life"
A much-needed confidence boost for Nick Willis ahead of the World Athletics Championships in Doha.
Kiwi cyclist sets sights on world championship medal
New Zealand cyclist Patrick Bevin has renewed hopes of a podium finish at this month's UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire, after finishing runner-up on stage 10 of the Vuelta a Espana.
Queens Birthday Honours: Sports personalities
Dame Yvette and Sir Graham headline the sports personalities recognised in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours.
'I respond to a whistle at times' Lowie doesn't expect to be called Sir Graham
Lowie is now Sir Graham Lowe - the decorated former rugby league coach has been made a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Olympic trailblazer Yvette Corlett finally made a Dame
Olympic gold medallist Yvette Corlett had her knighthood ratified the day before she died in April.