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The Colourful History Of The Olympic Opening Ceremony
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:25:47 +1200 | The Conversation
At the first modern Olympics in 1896, in Athens, each country’s athletes simply entered the stadium to hear speeches and a specially composed hymn – though more than 50,000 spectators still attended.More >>
Kiwi Athletes Kick Up A Cheerful Storm During Olympics Opening
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:16:58 +1200 | RNZ
New Zealand athletes haven't let a Paris downpour or security fears detract from their enjoyment of a unique Olympics opening ceremony. More >>
Olympics 2024: Athletes To Look Out For On 27-28 July, The Games' First Official Day
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 16:14:59 +1200 | RNZ
A full line-up of NZ athletes will be taking their marks. Here are our top contenders. More >>
Kiwi Sailors 'Excited To Get Stuck In' On Eve Of Olympic Competition
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:14:48 +1200 | Yachting New Zealand
"We're going fast and the competition is pretty close, so it's important to know the rules and have some quick reaction times because if you don't there can be some brutal crashes!"More >>
World Class Rating For NZ’s Toyota 86 Championship Drivers
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 19:33:48 +1200 | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing New Zealand
The circuits in NZ are particularly challenging, technical and bumpy with little margin for error, and the Toyota 86 appears to teach the drivers more car control than they’ll ever need in a GT car with slicks and aerodynamics.More >>
League Legends XIII To Take Field For Mental Health
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:06:49 +1200 | Shine Collective
Ben Matulino, Jordan Kahu, Brad Takairangi and Sam Rapira are just four of the league legends who will kit up for the team, coached by former Kiwi league international David Fa’alogo and NRL premiership winner Roy Asotasi.More >>
Community Leisure Management Ltd Selected To Manage Saxton Field Facilities
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:07:23 +1200 | Nelson City Council
Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council would like to extend their thanks to Sport Tasman for its dedication and hard work managing the Saxton Field Facilities over the last 14 years.More >>
Three FIFA World Cup Spots Up For Grabs As OFC U-16 Men’s Championships Nears Kick Off In Tahiti
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:42:32 +1200 | Oceania Football Confederation
The OFC U-16 Men’s Championship kicks off this weekend at Stade Pater and Stade Fautaua in Papeete, with each team believing they are a genuine chance of qualifying for the showpiece event in 2025.More >>
Appointments To The Sports Tribunal Of New Zealand
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:20:42 +1200 | New Zealand Government
These four appointments ensure that collectively the Tribunal will continue to have excellent and relevant knowledge and skills, including an appropriate mix of governance experience, sports law, sports participation and administration.More >>
Steven Completes The NZ Paralympic Team Line Up For Paris 2024
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:15:01 +1200 | Paralympics NZ
Paralympian #224 Anna Steven is set for her second Paralympic Games appearance winning selection in the Women’s 200m T64 for the New Zealand Paralympic Team at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The 23-year-old Auckland-based Para sprinter has ...More >>
Final NZ Darts Masters Lineup Confirmed
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:28:29 +1200 | NZ Darts Masters
The field for next month’s New Zealand Darts Masters has been confirmed, with newly crowned World Matchplay champion Luke Humphries set to headline this year’s World Series of Darts event.More >>
Donovan Grobbelaar Appointed Auckland HEARTS Head Coach
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:11:24 +1200 | Auckland Cricket
Former Auckland ACES allrounder Donovan Grobbelaar has been appointed as Head Coach - Female Performance Programme & Auckland HEARTS. Grobbelaar, who served as Assistant Coach for the Auckland ACES last season, was also previously Assistant ...More >>
Downer Backs The Games Again
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:05:21 +1200 | New Zealand Masters Games
New Zealand Masters Games Manager Heather Cox is delighted to announce that Downer returning as the principal sponsor for the New Zealand Masters Games for the fourth year running. The 36th edition of the Games will take place in Whanganui from January ...More >>
Protest At French Embassy Calls Out Hypocrisy In Kanaky As Paris Olympics Begin
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:04:31 +1200 | Poneke AntiFascist Action
Poneke Antifascist Coalition has invited Wellingtonians to stand in solidarity with the Kanak people at 12pm today outside the French Embassy in Wellington. More >>
Aaron Gate And Jo Aleh Named New Zealand Team Flagbearers For Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:16:06 +1200 | NZOC
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named Ngā Pou Hapai (flag bearers) for the New Zealand Team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. More >>
Stacey Jones Confirms New Zealand Kiwis Staff For 2024 Pacific Championships
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:07:20 +1200 | New Zealand Rugby League
The New Zealand Kiwis Head Coach Stacey Jones has finalised his coaching and team staff ahead of the 2024 Pacific Championships, featuring six former Kiwis. More >>
Celebrate The Paris 2024 Olympic Games With NZ Anthem, ‘Ain’t Just Dreaming’
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:09:20 +1200 | NikNak Media
TOI x The NZ Team featuring Olympians Ellesse Andrews and Max Brown More >>
Belgravia Apparel Supply Paris 2024 Kit Of NZ Paralympic Team
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:36:23 +1200 | Paralympics NZ
The 25-strong New Zealand Paralympic Team and 40 Support Staff collected their kit on Wednesday (24 July), with each individual receiving 40 plus items including casual wear, accessories and ceremony items.More >>
Breakers’ Three-Peat Appearance At TSB Stadium Announced
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:54:15 +1200 | NPDC
The BNZ Breakers are heading back to NPDC’s TSB Stadium on 13 January to take on Melbourne United in the 2024/2025 National Basketball League. More >>
Trident Homes Tactix Media Opportunity
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:52:52 +1200 | ANZ Premiership
The Trident Homes Tactix welcome media to attend team training this Friday, 26 July in Christchurch ahead of the ANZ Premiership Elimination Final against the Mystics at Wolfbrook Arena on Saturday.More >>