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‘I walked in as a nobody’: Newcomer pulls off stunning upset to become NZ’s strongest woman
Kesa Fifita won her first New Zealand Strongwoman title in Christchurch.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Texas woman charged after 11kg weight thrown at love rival in gym attack
Social media users advised the woman, 'there's plenty more fish in the sea'.
World champion powerlifter honoured as Māori Sports Person of the Year
Dr Karlina Tongotea claimed world champion, senior sportswoman and supreme Māori titles.
She's 18 years old, and she could lift you: Meet NZ's newest champion weightlifter
How a kid from Nelson became one of the strongest teens in New Zealand.
Editorial: Role models not drugs should enhance sport
OPINION: The Enhanced Games are not a winner.
'Exploits athletes': Inside the pro-doping Enhanced Games attracting Kiwis
Kiwis athletes eye big money – and big risks – in the drugs-friendly Enhanced Games.
Weightlifter bench presses more than double his weight, sets NZ record
Raymond O'Rourke lifted the equivalent of $3250 worth of butter or $3040 of cheese.
Weighlifters named NZ Team flag bearers
Weightlifters David Liti and Tui-Alofa Patolo have been named flag bearers for the New Zealand Team at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games.
How hard do you have to push yourself to get stronger?
New York Times: How to find the right effort level for a strength workout.
Weight of the worlds: Lifter shines on biggest stage
'No matter where you are, it's still just you and the bar.'
'Shifting stereotypes': Women lead NZ's weightlifting surge
CrossFit sparked many young women's interest in weightlifting.
The boom of women in weightlifting
The traditionally male-dominated sport has seen female lifters recently outnumber their male counterparts since 2023. Video / Ben Dickens / Sylvie Whinray
Opinion: Your body doesn’t have to go downhill in your 60s
Telegraph: It's never too late to get fitter, stronger, and happier.
Heavyweight with David Letele | Trailer
Heavyweight with David Letele tackles obesity and keyboard warriors.
Gym-goer, 20, suffers four cardiac arrests after consuming pre-workout drink
The woman was left fighting for her life after having a few sips before working out.
'Why can't I do it?' The hidden answer to a mystery co-ordination problem affecting kids
Dyspraxia can make ordinary skills like tying shoelaces difficult.
‘Out of control’: Ban of invasive gym act growing in popularity
A gym owner who banned filming workouts has sparked a global 'crackdown'.
Can grunting during exercise give you an edge?
New York Times: Might letting out a little noise during a workout serve a purpose?
Is your diet causing too much muscle loss?
An expert points out the signs you're losing hard-earned muscle - and what to do about it.
Paris 2024: What New Zealand Olympians are striving for at this month's Games
New Zealand Olympians share their goals for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Video / Alyse Wright
Paris 2024: The common sacrifices made by New Zealand Olympians
New Zealand Olympians speak about sacrifices they made to pursue a career at the highest level. Video / Alyse Wright
Paris 2024: What inspired New Zealand Olympians to strive for greatness
New Zealand Olympians share what inspired them to pursue the highest level in their sporting codes. Video / Alyse Wright
How David Liti became an Olympic weightlifter
Olympic weightlifter David Liti shares his journey to becoming a high-performance athlete. Video / Alyse Wright
Fuelling success: Olympian's dietary secrets revealed ahead of Paris
'I used to eat once a day, which was just a binge eat at the end of the day.'