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Watch: Haka celebrates Auckland Marathon winner as he smashes men's record
The men's course record, which had stood since 2006, was broken by more than two minutes.
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Zoe Hobbs' next steps after winning Commonwealth gold
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'Dream scenario': Hobbs 100m gold and PB comes after impressive season
The 28-year-old clocked 10.93s to break the Oceania record.
Josh Kerr breaks mile world record – this is how he did it
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Beamish, Walsh and Hobbs headline 21-strong athletics team for Glasgow 2026
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Pole-vaulter Ayris hits new heights with victory in Finland
The jump improved her personal best by 11cm and secured her victory.
Ayris soars to pole vault podium in Rabat Diamond League breakthrough
Ayris cleared 4.70m to claim her first-ever Diamond League podium finish.
'It's not about winning': Kiwi pair included in King's Birthday Honours for services to athletics
Michael and Barbara Beable have helped coach several high-profile New Zealand athletes.
Teen running sensation pulls pin on Commonwealth Games aspirations
Sam Ruthe will instead focus on being fit for the U20 athletics world champs in August.
'I don’t stop': Gisborne mum and cop 'flips' body clock for Hyrox world champs
Alexa Coleman wanted to join the police, and getting fit for it fuelled a new passion.
Casey Day's gold medal long jump
Casey Day jumps 6.10m to snatch gold off her Australian rival in her final jump at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin. Video / Tim Day
Kingston Ryan's gold medal-winning sprint finish
Rotorua middle-distance runner Kingston Ryan, 16, comes from fifth place at the 100m mark to snatch a gold medal for New Zealand at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin.
Record-breaking teen runner shares hopeful update on injury-hit Games bid
The 17-year-old has a fibula stress fracture that halted his season plans.
Stress fracture puts Commonwealth Games bid at risk for teen star
Sam Ruthe has revealed a leg stress fracture suffered during a rest week.
Walsh leaves it late to claim fourth world indoor title
The 34-year-old Kiwi clinched gold with 21.82m on his final throw.
Back on track, Briana learns to love the small stuff
She broke the 6000-point barrier with 6098 at the Queensland Championships in Brisbane.
Sam Ruthe completes U20 grand slam by capturing 3000m record
Sam Ruthe claimed the final piece of the puzzle with his latest record, set in Boston.
Selector headache: Three pole vaulters, only two World Indoors spots
All three New Zealand pole vaulters have cleared the World Indoor Champs entry mark.
Robot runner: Using AI to plan your half-marathon training
The AI coach targets a cut from 1h 55m to 1h 40m in April's half-marathon.
Five factors women should consider when marathon training
Experts warn women risk long-term harm if they under-fuel while preparing for a marathon.
Eggs, Putin and Commonwealth ambition: The daily routine powering teen sensation Sam Ruthe
Sam Ruthe's opened up on his diet, routine and habits.
Loophole sees teen star Sam Ruthe achieve Games qualifying time in battle with Olympic champion
The 16-year-old went up against a tough field in the biggest race of his life.
Croft and Jones defend titles on tough Tarawera ultra track
Heavy rain left runners in the 102km race facing slippery slopes.
'He’ll be giving it his all': Ruthe to push for Commonwealth Games spot
Sam Ruthe's dad has revealed his son's intention is to race in Glasgow.