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NationalOctober 12

Parties share views on ACC

Applause broke out at a forum on the topic of ACC in Dunedin on Saturday when the National Party's candidate for Dunedin North, Michael Woodhouse, agreed that an independent authority should be set up to deal with complaints against the corporation.
Parties share views on ACC
Parties share views on ACC
SportAugust 29

Olympics: NZ team too big, says Gerrard

The New Zealand Olympic team in Beijing was too big and athletes should not be using the Games just to get experience, former Olympic selector Associate Prof David Gerrard says.
Olympics: NZ team too big, says Gerrard
Olympics: NZ team too big, says Gerrard
SportAugust 29

Olympics: Too soon to focus on London, says Shanks

Alison Shanks was still playing netball four years ago when she got up in the early hours of the morning to watch Sarah Ulmer win a gold medal at the Athens Olympics.
Olympics: Too soon to focus on London, says Shanks
Olympics: Too soon to focus on London, says Shanks
SportAugust 25

Olympics: Making Drysdale flag bearer was 'nuts'

The team management was "nuts" to appoint sculler Mahe Drysdale as New Zealand's flag bearer for the opening ceremony at the Beijing Olympics.
Olympics: Making Drysdale flag bearer was 'nuts'
Olympics: Making Drysdale flag bearer was 'nuts'
SportAugust 24

Olympics: It's Phelps v Bolt in battle of the best

Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt have been the major stories of the Olympic Games in Beijing. But which man should be acclaimed the bigger star? Sports editor Hayden Meikle tries, and fails, to come up with a satisfying answer.
OpinionAugust 18

Taking the fun out of the Games

After the euphoria of the opening days, the reality of staging the "perfect" event has tempered the Olympic spirit, wites Eleanor Ainge Roy from Beijing.
WorldJuly 30

Security tight for China's 'fun-free' games

The 2008 Olympics come with a "Made in China" tag, but there are concerns consumers may have problems with the product. Be warned that unfurling banners - even those that say "Go Kiwi" - are banned.
Security tight for China's 'fun-free' games
Security tight for China's 'fun-free' games
SportJuly 28

Olympics: No flicker of hope for Black Sticks

If New Zealand women's hockey coach Kevin Towns misses any one attacking weapon in his switch from coaching the men, it will be a penalty corner smasher.
SportJuly 25

Cycling: Olympians to wed after competing in Beijing

Olympic cyclist Greg Henderson's focus is currently on the track, but come the end of October it will switch to a lady walking up the aisle.
Cycling: Olympians to wed after competing in Beijing
Cycling: Olympians to wed after competing in Beijing
QueenstownJuly 22

Olympic chief sure of success

With a little more than two weeks to go before the 2008 Olympic Games begin, morale is "excellent" in the Kiwi team, the Queenstown-based president of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) says.
Olympic chief sure of success
Olympic chief sure of success
SportJuly 17

Olympics: Games preparation sound - Sparc boss

He declined to give a number but Sparc chief executive Peter Miskimmin believes several New Zealand athletes have the potential to win medals at the Beijing Olympics.
Olympics: Games preparation sound - Sparc boss
Olympics: Games preparation sound - Sparc boss
SportJuly 15

Hockey: Horvath's suspension confirmed

Beijing-bound New Zealand hockey defender Sheree Horvath has had a two-match suspension confirmed by the sport's governing body but doubt remains whether the penalty can be served before the Olympic Games.
WorldJuly 11

China says 82 people detained in Olympic plots

China has detained 82 suspected terrorists in the first half of the year on allegations that they were plotting attacks against next month's Olympics, according to state media reports.
WorldJuly 9

Sarkozy ends Olympic boycott threat

French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony next month, his office says, ending his threat to boycott the event in an apparent attempt to soothe Chinese irritation over French support of Tibet.
Sarkozy ends Olympic boycott threat
Sarkozy ends Olympic boycott threat
BasketballJuly 8

Basketball: Tall Ferns squad for Beijing not easy choice - coach

New Zealand women's basketball coach Mike McHugh said the 12-strong Tall Ferns squad named today for the Beijing Olympics was one of his most difficult selections ever.
SportJune 17

Equestrian: Todd, Nicholson to set new mark at Olympics

Seasoned campaigners Mark Todd and Andrew Nicholson will create history when they line up in the New Zealand three-day eventing team at the Beijing Olympic Games in August.
Equestrian: Todd, Nicholson to set new mark at Olympics
Equestrian: Todd, Nicholson to set new mark at Olympics
NationalJune 10

Amnesty International asks kiwi athletes to take a stand

Amnesty International is sending information packs to New Zealand Olympic athletes in the hope they will speak out about human rights abuses in China.
SportMay 20

Athletics: Allison to be heard by 400 million during Olympics

Cromwell's Paul Allison will be broadcasting to 400 million viewers as part of the TVNZ commentary team covering the Beijing Olympic Games.
Athletics: Allison to be heard by 400 million during Olympics
Athletics: Allison to be heard by 400 million during Olympics
DunedinMay 16

Firing up Olympic prospectsol

A dragon stands guard at Dunedin International Airport this week, a gift to the New Zealand Olympic team from the Chinese community and bound for Beijing, where it will be a symbol of good luck for New Zealand's medal hopefuls.
Firing up Olympic prospectsol
Firing up Olympic prospectsol
SportApril 20

Equestrian: Final leg of Olympic selection quest for Todd

Double eventing gold medallist Mark Todd heads to Britain tomorrow for the final leg of a quest to earn selection for the Olympic Games in August.
Equestrian: Final leg of Olympic selection quest for Todd
Equestrian: Final leg of Olympic selection quest for Todd
SportMarch 18

Kayaking: Australians fume as NZ wins Olympic selection appeal

A trans-tasman stoush is brewing over Olympic kayaking spots as fuming Australian officials plan to appeal the decision to re-run the Oceania selection races.
FootballMarch 10

Football: Oly-Whites rout Cooks

New Zealand sealed Oceania's football nomination for the Beijing Olympic Games with a resounding 8-0 win over the Cook Islands in Fiji yesterday.
NewsMarch 5

Gold medal in Beijing selectors' only consideration

The New Zealand selectors must answer just one simple question before they name their single sculler for the Beijing Olympics: who is most likely to win the gold medal?
Gold medal in Beijing selectors' only consideration
Gold medal in Beijing selectors' only consideration