Paralympics
‘The only place where I don’t live in pain’: Rachel Māia’s fight to reach the Paralympics
The climber is making her international return after surgery on her remaining leg.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Sport is not separate from politics': Ukrainian Kiwis condemn Paralympics' Russia move
Six Russians and four Belarusians can compete with flags and anthems.
Ukraine’s officials to boycott Paralympics over Russian flag decision
Ukraine is urging other nations to avoid the March 6 opening ceremony.
From the pool to the velodrome: Siobhan Terry's cycling switch
Siobhan Terry won four medals at October's Para Cycling Track World Championships.
On the Up: Alexander eyes Paralympics after making Wheel Blacks debut
Nine years have passed since Keenan Alexander suffered a spinal injury playing rugby.
On the Up: How Paralympics star Anna Grimaldi inspired a nation
Hers emotional comeback was one of the most heartwarming sports stories of 2024
Hall named for record-equalling Paralympic campaign
Adam Hall will compete in his sixth Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina next March.
The 'Blind Skiwi' chasing Paralympic dreams - On the Up
Thomas Coysh is doing his best to live life to the fullest.
How Paralympic aspirations helped Eligh Fountain overcome mental battles - On The Up
Eligh Fountain is aiming to compete as an air rifle shooter at the LA Paralympics.
From the catwalk to the Paralympics: The remarkable journey of Michael Whittaker
For Michael Whittaker, there's more to life than being really, ridiculously good-looking.
Genetic condition meant she was not meant to live past two, now Milly Marshall-Kirkwood eyes Paralympics
Milly Marshall-Kirkwood has already broken many records and has her eye on LA 2028.
On The Up: Amy Ellis chasing Paralympic dreams
Amy Ellis will compete in her eighth Halberg Games this weekend.
Kiwi woman paralysed by cold defies odds, umpires from wheelchair
She aims to represent New Zealand at the 2028 Paralympics as a wheelchair racer.
New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympian calls time on career
Eleven-time gold medallist, Dame Sophie Pascoe reveals she won't swim competitively again.
Paralympics runner stripped of medal after helping guide with cramp
The guide looked likely to collapse as he cramped up near the marathon finish line.
Kiwi paddler Peter Cowan claims bronze in thrilling Paralympic canoe sprint debut
Cowan didn't know he had claimed a medal until almost a minute after the finish.
Alice Soper: Paralympics show value of inclusion in sport
OPINION: It’s only fair that we include more people in that experience.
Paralympics: Anna Grimaldi and Cameron Leslie fall short in finals
Kiwis finish tantalisingly close to medal places
Head trauma didn't stop Fraser Sharp, ACC battle might
A massive head trauma at the age of 16 did not hold back former Paralympian Fraser Sharp but his ongoing battle with ACC might just break him.
In the Paralympic fix-it shop, plenty of fractures but no blood
NY Times: Technicians at Paris Games fix everything from wheelchairs to broken glasses.
Robinson bags bronze in Paris, another silver for Aitchison
After a no-throw on her first attempt, Robinson surged into medal contention.
Paralympics: Stedman strikes silver, bronze for Grimaldi
Stedman has now claimed a medal at three consecutive Paralympic Games.
'There are rules': Paralympian stripped of medal after bizarre incident
Italian rower Giacomo Perini has been stripped of a medal.
Aitchison, Murray add to NZ Paralympics medal count
A silver and a bronze were added to the New Zealand medal tally overnight.
Paralympics: Taylor wins New Zealand’s first medal of Games
Kiwi made a scintillating start in the gold medal race.