New Zealand
Te Awamutu weightlifters break records in Australia
All finished on the podium with a first-place category win in Melbourne.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Action-packed line-up of Waikato winners
Winners have been chosen in the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards.
Woman's rude comment gets her banned from gym
A social media influencer called out the woman for taking a dig at a fellow gym-goer.
Gym's brutal crackdown on fitness influencers
Those wanting to create fitness content at the gym will have to front up to do so.
Watch: Young NZ powerlifter goes viral after 'Kiwi as' podium anthem moment
He captured hearts for his podium performance, but his back story is even more inspiring.
Mr Universe 1996 bodybuilder Shaun Davis dies suddenly at 57
The former bodybuilder suffered from health implications related to his career.
In the heat of the moment: Napier woman's golden lifts
Both the heat and the performance were 'up there', says Napier's Pacific Games hero.
Watch: 'Emotional' moment Kiwi mum breaks world powerlifting record
Top powerlifter and mum of two Ashleigh Hoeta has broken NZ - and now world - records.
Pacific Games 2023: Niue's flagbearer has Solomon link
Ramsi Edwards is proud to represent the Solomon Islands at the 2023 Pacific Games.
Could lifting weights be the secret to better skin?
New study shows resistance workouts are “surprisingly" good for your skin.
Local Focus: Gisborne weightlifter finds strength at home
Kitini Taihuka prepares for the Oceania Junior Championships in Samoa this October.
Meet the mum of five who can deadlift 210kgs and is heading for the world stage
“My goal is to finish in the top three."
Champion lifter carrying weight of Whanganui
Mollie King isn't far off qualifying for the world champs.
Nasa reveals why you'll lose weight on a holiday to Sri Lanka, but not Borneo
Weight gain is a common complaint of holidaymakers. Now you can blame the planet.
'Want to go dancing': ACC ordered to cover 19 year old injury
Gaynor Downes burst into tears after ACC was ordered to finally cover shoulder injury.
Ryan McCarthy reflects on sporting journey
Former North Otago rugby player Ryan McCarthy has tried his hand at several sports
Boxing among three Olympic sports in danger of losing 2028 spot
However, the three sports left isolated still have a "pathway for inclusion".
'A very popular character': Kiwi athlete impresses in Olympic debut
'I can't explain to you how good that felt,' Liti said of his Olympic debut.
'Age has caught up with me': Laurel Hubbard hints at retirement
Kiwi weightlifter says 'heroic amounts of anti-inflammatories' kept her going this long.
Laurel Hubbard's Olympics debut: 'Trans athletes don't feel safe with the media'
Hubbard told media she was 'profoundly grateful' for her supporters in New Zealand.
'Sport is something for all people': Hubbard breaks silence after shock exit
Hubbard came into the Games with a realistic chance at a medal but failed to fire a shot.
Sports scientist questions the fairness of Laurel Hubbard at Olympic Games
'The Olympic Games is a global celebration of our hopes ideals and values' - Hubbard.
Kiwi transgender Olympian breaks silence on selection
Hubbard is the first openly transgender athlete to compete in an Olympic Games.
'Courage and tenacity': Olympics chief praises NZ's transgender trailblazer
It's the first time the medical chief has spoken directly about Hubbard's Games inclusion.
IOC boss backs Hubbard's appearance at Olympics
IOC President Thomas Bach has backed the inclusion of New Zealand transgender athlete.
Focus Sport: Mid-week Top 5 sporting headlines
Focus Sport's Cheree Kinnear breaks down the top moments from cricket, Olympics, netball and more in this week's top five. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Sport: What does Laurel Hubbard's Olympic qualification mean for transgender sport
Kiwi weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will make history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first transgender athlete to compete at the Games, but what does it mean for sport? AUT senior lecturer Lexie Matheson explains. Video / NZ Herald
Call for two gold medals to be awarded should Laurel Hubbard win in Tokyo
Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympics.
Kiwi weightlifter to become first trans athlete to compete at Olympics
Laurel Hubbard will make history at the Tokyo Olympics.
'A terrible joke': Belgian weightlifter slams Laurel Hubbard Olympic inclusion
Laurel Hubbard is set to become the first transgender athlete to compete at an Olympics.