Barry Maister
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard should be at Olympics
Transgender New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is all but guaranteed a spot at the Tokyo Olympics. International weightlifting has rejigged its qualifying criteria for the games because of… Audio
Japan Olympics unlike any other, says fmr official
A New Zealand gold medal winner and former member of the International Olympic Committee says Tokyo officials have discussed not holding some events due to the pandemic.
North Korea has become the… Audio
IOC won't ban Russia from Olympic games
IOC decides against banning all Russian athletes from the Rio Olympics. While Russia's track and field team remains banned, other athletes will be allowed to compete if cleared by their international… Audio
International Olympic Committee delays decision on Russia
The International Olympic Committee has delayed its decision on whether Russian athletes will be allowed to compete in the Rio Games which starts in just 17 days. We talk to Barry Maister from the… 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
NZ IOC member doubts Russian athletes will make it to Rio
A New Zealander on the International Olympic Committee is confident Russian athletes won't be given a dispensation to compete at the Rio Games. Audio
Barry Maister & Suzanne McFadden on hockey's golden moment
It was a David and Goliath battle: New Zealand versus Australia in the final of the men's hockey at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. New Zealanders were enthralled by runners John Walker and Dick Quax at… Audio, Gallery
NZ Retro - The Year 1972
Our population was still just under the three million mark. One of our longest-serving prime ministers, Keith Holyoake retired, just ahead of the general election, which would see his four term… Audio
World in Sport for 11 September 2013
This week, we focus on the Pacific Mini Games in Wallis and Futuna....the Pacific Games Council rejects a resolution to invite New Zealand and Australia to participate in the next Games in… Audio
Barry Maister says funding increase will make a difference
New Zealand athletes are expected to bring home more Olympic medals in 2016 as a result of the government's biggest ever funding boost to elite sport. Audio
Changes mooted for Commonwealth Games model
The head of the New Zealand Olympic Committee believes this country could have won the rights to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, had a bid gone ahead. Audio
NZ Olympics chief says team has been a success
With the Winter Olympics officially ending tonight, it's been a disappointing campaign from the New Zealand team as far as medal success goes. Audio
Sixteen New Zealand athletes heading to Vancouver
New Zealand's Winter Olympic team has been finalised, with the games starting in just under a fortnight. Audio
Rugby and golf set for 2016 Olympic Games
Rugby sevens and golf have all but secured a place as the two new sports for the 2016 Olympic Games. Audio
NZ Olympic medal tally could increase
New Zealand could be about to experience a dramatic improvement to its medal haul. Audio
Barry Maister
NZ Olympic Committee Secretary-General tackles the subject of our sporting heroes over the years. Audio
NZ Olympic Committee
Sports such as equestrian, hockey, basketball and sailing have been put on notice by the NZOC. Audio
Kendall Losses Place On Olympic Committee
Barbara Kendall has lost her place on the International Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission. Audio
Security Concerns Mount in Beijing
The New Zealand Olympic Committee Secretary General Barry Maister comments. Audio
Beijing Olympics Scam
Parents of New Zealand Olympians, hoping to see their children compete for medals, are among those caught. Audio