Athletics
Global athletics anti-doping unit helping more countries medal, Kiwi boss says
David Howman, chairman of the Athletics Integrity Unit, says his organisation's work is impacting the sport.
Zoe Hobbs sprints to sixth at world indoor championships
Zoe Hobbs narrowly misses a medal at the world indoor championships, placing sixth in the 60m sprint final.
Olympic triathlete says "downtime allowed me to think about what I really wanted"
Olympian Nicole van der Kaay is bringing back the fun in 2025. Audio
Athletics: Jacko Gill wins tense shot put duel over rival Tom Walsh
Shot-putter Jacko Gill has dominated Tom Walsh once again in a world class battle between the long-time rivals.
NZ cyclists take gold, bronze medals in final Olympic races
Cyclist Ellesse Andrews has won the women's sprints, while Ally Wollaston claimed bronze in the omnium. Follow RNZ's live updates.
Kerr cashes in with Olympic high jump gold
High jumper Hamish Kerr's historic Olympic gold medal comes with controversial prize money.
Athlete Lyles on course for Olympic glory after personal best
Flamboyant US athlete Noah Lyles has backed up his fighting talk with another strong performances on the track, running a personal best in the final Diamond League race before the Olympics.
Runner Maia Ramsden within a breath of Olympic qualification in LA
New Zealand runner Maia Ramsden has smashed the national women's 1500m record and gone within a whisker of Olympic qualification.
Olympic champions to earn US$50,000, end of 128-year tradition
Athletics has become the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions, announcing that the 48 gold medallists in Paris this year will earn US$50,000 each to end a 128-year tradition.
Zoe Hobbs wanting to push new barriers
This year has been a stand out for Auckland sprinter Zoe Hobbs, but as far as she's concerned it's far from over.
American sprinter died during child birth
American sprinter Tori Bowie died from complications in childbirth, her agent has said.
Sam Tanner has his sights set on Walker's mile record
Sam Tanner has his sights set on breaking one of Sir John Walker's records at the same venue the New Zealand legend set the mark 41 years ago.
Kiwi creates history at NCAA Championships
Maia Ramsden created history by becoming the first New Zealander to win a track title at an outdoor NCAA Track & Field Championships.
Sam Tanner has his sights set on Walker's mile record
Sam Tanner has his sights set on breaking one of Sir John Walker's records at the same venue the New Zealand legend set the mark 41 years ago.
American sprint legend Jim Hines dies
US sprinter Jim Hines, the first man to run the 100m in under 10 seconds, has died at the age of 76.
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.
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.
NZ World Champs team named but half still to qualify
24 athletes have been selected for this year's World Athletics Championships, although half of them will have to confirm their places.
