Olympics
470 crews improve at World Champs
The New Zealand crew of Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie have improved to fourth after the second day of racing at the 470 sailing world champs in Israel.
Olympic surfing to be held on shore
Surfing at the 2020 Olympics would be held in a wave pool if it is confirmed by the IOC.
Squash misses out on Olympics
Squash has been overlooked for inclusion at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which is devastating news for the sport's millions of followers, says the World Squash Federation.
Surfing and climbing at the Olympics
Surfing, climbing and baseball could be included in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after organisers announced their final list of new sports to the world governing body.
Oceania to release Olympics ruling soon
NZ Football will find out within 30 days whether they can field a men's team at the Rio Olympics - or if they will have to appeal to the world's highest sporting court.
Virus levels'dangerously high' on Rio Olympic beaches
Swimming's governing body FINA has called for virus testing in water which will be used at next year's Olympics, following fears for athletes' health.
Sailor blames Rio pollution for surgery
German sailor Erik Heil has undergone surgery for skin infections which he says were caused by polluted water at the Olympic test regatta in Rio de Janeiro.
IOC praise Rio's preparations for next year's Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has praised the organisers of next year's games in Rio and said Rio will deliver outstanding games. Audio
Olympic frisbee?
The Executive Officer of New Zealand Ultimate, Iain Stewart is stoked about the IOC's decision to recognise disc-based sports. Audio
Rio on last lap of Olympic preparations
Rio de Janeiro is stepping up the pace as it approaches the last lap of its Olympic preparations, but it's certainly not without its last minute problems. Audio
Me Korero with Jason Koster
An affable end-of-the-week evening exchange of ideas, advice, evocations and/or opinions. Audio
Sport Europe
In the grandstands with the German crowds is Football Collective editor, American Dave Raish. Plenty of European soccer - the Champions League Round of 16 has wrapped up, and Formula 1 has restarted.
…Sebastian Coe looking for support in NZ
The British athletics legend, Lord Sebastian Coe, is in New Zealand today meeting with sport officials six months out from the IAAF's presidential elections. Audio
Sports Correspondent - Germany
In the grandstands with the German crowds is Football Collective editor, American Dave Raish - the Bundesliga (Dortmund's shockingly bad season), the state of Schumacher, and Germany's interest in the… Audio
Claims of systematic doping in Russian athletics
Investigative journalist Hajo Seppelt has made a documentary for German television, which alleges systematic doping among Russian athletes, and accuses Russian and international sports officials of a… Audio
Govt makes $130 million bid for Olympic gold
The Government is investing more than 130 million dollars in top level sport ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics, with the biggest amounts going to the most likely medal prospects. Audio
Asian Report - Olympic Opener
Our Asian Affairs Producer Jason Moon celebrated the Olympic Opening with the local community at the Northcote Shopping Centre. Audio
Olympic Political Symbolism
Kingsley Edney discusses the Olympics as a symbol of political power. Audio
