Cycling
Bennett says he's lucky to be alive
The Nelson pro cyclist George Bennett says that he's lucky to be alive after he was hit by a car while out training.
Boat to bike: Bronze for Hamish Bond
Olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond is now a bronze Commonwealth Games cyclist, helping put New Zealand in fourth place on the medal table. Video, Audio
A cheeky bet and no training the keys to success?
For track cyclist Eddie Dawkins a cheeky bet with a rival coach and no training whatsoever lead to not only a medal but a Commonwealth Games record. Video, Audio
Transport plan sparks front page road rage
Labour's ten-year plan for transport had a lot in it for the media to explain, but coverage focused on political claims and counter-claims about tax, and complaints about pain at the pump over the… Audio
Transport plan sparks front page road rage
Labour's ten-year plan for transport had a lot in it for the media to explain, but coverage focused on political claims and counter-claims about tax, and complaints about pain at the pump over the…
AudioBond wins gold at Oceania cycling champs
The Olympic rowing gold medalist Hamish Bond continues to thrive in his new sport of cycling winning the elite men's time trial at the Oceania Road Cycling champs in Tasmania.
Bradley Wiggins denies any wrongdoing
Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins has defended himself against accusations he and Team Sky used permitted medication for performance gain and said he was the victim of a malicious smear.
NZ sprint team miss out on medals
The New Zealand men's sprint team has failed to defend their title at the World Track Cycling Championships in the Netherlands.
Howarth switches from swimming to cycling
The Waikato Paralympic swimming champion Nikita Howarth has been selected in the New Zealand para-cycling team to compete at the World Championships.
Bennett sets sights on 2 of the Grand Tours
The Nelson cyclist George Bennett says he'll concentrate on the grand tours this year and therefore won't defend his Tour of California title.
Christie appealing Comm Games non selection
National road cycling champion Jason Christie is appealing his non selection for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April.
Froome vows to race on, despite probe
Chris Froome intends to ride in the Giro d'Italia this year and try to defend his Tour de France title, even if an investigation into his adverse doping test is ongoing.
Bennett ninth in Tour Down Under
New Zealand cyclist George Bennett has slipped one place to ninth following the fifth stage of the Tour Down Under in South Australia.
Dunedin cyclist hit in road rage incident
Dunedin police are searching for a motorist who hit a cyclist in what appears to be an incident of road rage in the central city.
Bond wins national time trial title
The former double olympic rowing champion Hamish Bond has proven he's just as handy on a bike, winning the national men's road cycling time trial in Napier.
Jane King - The Kiwi Cyclist's Guide to Life
Jane King is a self-confessed cycling-obsessed author who's talked to like-minded enthusiasts all over the country about their bike passions and styles. Her new book is called The Kiwi Cyclists Guide… Audio
How to teach a kid to ride a bike
Cycling advocate Patrick Morgan recalls how he first learned to ride a bike, and shares tips and tricks to get kids onto two wheels Audio
Jack Bauer: 'You've got to want to suffer to be a bike rider'
After the "best year he's had on the bike" 32-year-old New Zealand cyclist Jack Bauer is eyeing up next year's Tour de France. Audio
Nibali doesn't want Vuelta victory by default
Vincenzo Nibali is not interested in winning this year's Vuelta a Espana by default if champion Chris Froome is stripped of his title for exceeding the limit for an asthma medication.
Midday Sports News for 6 December 2017
Olympian Sarah Walker says she's pleased with Russia's doping ban. Audio