Nick Willis
Nick Willis not retiring, but taking pressure off himself
Veteran runner Nick Willis is preparing to enter a new phase of his career with five Olympics now under his belt.
The 38-year-old from Hutt Valley got as far as the semi-finals of the 1500-metres in… Audio
Are today's Olympic athletes really bigger, stronger, faster?
We like to think that we have evolved as a species to become more athletic over the centuries but the research may tell a different story. David Epstein is the author of The Sports Gene and joins the… Audio
Nick Willis reflects on past Olympics while competing in last
On the eve of his fifth and final Olympic games, two-time middle distance medallist Nick Willis is reflecting on where it all began. Tokyo will be the Games swansong for the 38-year-old, who has added… Audio
Nick Willis prepared for Tokyo, his 5th and final Olympics
38-year-old Nick Willis is counting down to his fifth and final Olympic Games after making the cut for the 1500 meters when two higher-ranked competitors opted to compete in different distances Willis… Audio
Sports News for 9 September 2019
There's a buzz amongst the All Blacks as they prepare to fly out to Japan for the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Willis second in New York
New Zealand runner Nick Willis has finished second at the Fifth Avenue Mile in New York.
Sensing slips: a Kiwi innovation in landslide detection
Knowing where and when a landslide will occur is currently more of an art than a science, but a Wellington research team is figuring out how cheap GPS sensors could help predict them. Audio
Nick Willis pulls out of Commonwealth Games
The 34-year-old middle distance runner suffered a stress fracture in his lower leg five weeks ago and has been unable to run since. Audio
Willis suffers fractured leg
New Zealand runner Nick Willis is in serious doubt for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Willis wins 5th Avenue mile again
The New Zealand athlete Nick Willis has won the 5th Avenue Mile in New York city for a fourth time.
No medals but Willis has a smile on his face after 1500m race
Two time Olympic medallist Nick Willis has a smile on his face despite finishing outside of the medals in the 1500 metres at the world athletic champs in London. Video, Audio
Willis does enough to make final
Nick Willis has snuck into the final of the 1500m at the World Athletics Championships after claiming one of the two fastest non-automatic times.
Olympians deliver NZ's best ever medal haul at the Games
Young and old Olympians deliver New Zealand's best ever medal haul at the Games. Audio
Willis finishes fourth in Dream Mile
The New Zealand athlete Nick Willis has run a season's best time in the Dream Mile at the Bislet Games in Oslo.
Willis has mixed feelings over banning Russians from Olympics
New Zealand's leading runner, Nick Willis, says the only way forward is to ban Russian athletes from Rio. Audio
Runner Nick Willis almost gave up over doping cheats
The New Zealand runner Nick Willis says he's witnessed dodgy actions from his track competitors once or twice in his career, and even thought of giving up over it. Audio
Aspiring Olympians - Nick Willis
Runner Nick Willis already has an Olympic silver medal, but is hoping for gold in London later this year. Audio
Golden night for the Rugby Sevens in Delhi
New Zealand has won its fourth consecutive gold medal in the Rugby Sevens at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Audio
Safety of NZ athletes at the New Zealand Commonwealth Games
The New Zealand Commonwealth Games team is considering pulling out of competition in India next month if it can't be assured security dangers can be managed. Nick Willis, NZ 1500 metre runner who won… Audio
Willis focused on 800m win
Olympic silver medalist Nick Willis will take to the track in Christchurch tonight with revenge and a record time for the 800 metres in his sights. Audio