Rio 2016 Paralympics
Hatrick of gold for New Zealand at Paralympics
New Zealand runner Liam Malone has won gold at the Rio Paralympics in his men's 200-metres sprint.
Pascoe takes gold, smashes another record
Rio 2016 Paralympics - New Zealand swimmer Sophie Pasoce has won gold in the women's 100m butterfly S10, after breaking two Paralympic records in quick succession.
Gold for Leslie in Paralympics pool
Rio 2016 Paralympics - New Zealand swimmer Cameron Leslie has won gold in his men's 150 metre individual medley race, setting a world record in the process.
More records fall in the pool at Rio Paralympics
More records have fallen at the Paralympic pool in Rio overnight. Christchurch swimmer Sophie Pascoe set a new Paralympic record of 1 minute 4.37 seconds in the 100 metre butterfly heat. Audio
Pascoe wins second gold at Rio Paralympics
Rio 2016 Paralympics - Swimmer Sophie Pascoe has won gold with a world record time in the women's 200 metre Individual Medley SM10 event at Rio. Video
Emma Foy wins cycling silver in Rio
Tandem pair Emma Foy and her pilot Laura Thompson have won a silver medal at track cycling at the Rio Paralympics. Audio
Paralympics: how it all began
In its 68-year history, the Paralympics has grown from a competition for injured WWII veterans to an international event involving athletes from 160 countries.
The latest results from the Paralympics in Rio
We cross to Rio for a look at New Zealand paralympian's performance over the weekend. Audio
Cyclists Emma Foy and Laura Thompson clinch silver in Rio
Cyclists Emma Foy and Laura Thompson round out a successful weekend for NZ at Rio paralympics by securing a silver for the women's three-thousand metre individual pursuit. Audio
Gold for Sophie Pascoe
The New Zealand swimmer Sophie Pascoe has won a gold medal in the 100 metres backstroke S10 at the Rio Paralympics.
Pascoe aims to continue golden run
At just 23, swimmer Sophie Pascoe is already a Paralympic veteran.
Fisher trawls for another golden catch
Mary Fisher is hoping to repeat an "incredible" experience at the London Paralympics.
Javelin thrower aims for the top
She almost gave up para-athletics, but javelin thrower Holly Robinson is now a leading gold medal contender for New Zealand at the Paralympics.
Horan chases post-injury Paralympic double
Injury ended her athletics career, but Paralympian Kate Horan is back - this time on a bike.
Richard Dodson - the America's Cup strategist turned Paralympian
Richard Dodson was a two-times America's Cup winning strategist before multiple sclerosis put an end to his sailing career - or so he thought.
2016 Rio Paralympics officially begin
The Rio 2016 Paralympic Games have officially opened in a kaleidoscope of colour to a nearly full house in the famous Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Olympics president skips Paralympics
The head of the International Olympic Committee will not attend any of the Paralympic Games starting today in Rio de Janeiro.
NZ Paralympians target 12 golds in Rio
The New Zealand Paralympic team has a target for the Rio Games, but it's more to do with the colour of the medals they'll hopefully win.
Paralympics 101: Stars, sports and stats
Rio 2016 Paralympics - Baffled by boccia or just want to know how many medals Sophie Pascoe's going to win in the pool? Kate Newton has you covered.
Hectic build up to Rio Paralympics
The start of the Rio Paralympics is just a couple of days away and for many it has been a traumatic couple of weeks getting the city ready.