Olympic News

Emotional Gold Medal Ceremony

September 21

It was a night of celebration and emotion as the Governor General of New Zealand placed the Olympic Gold medal around Valerie Adams neck at a public gathering in Auckland on Wed

Fireworks display set to thrill

September 19

Barges in both Auckland and Wellington Harbour are being loaded with fireworks this afternoon ahead of Valerie Adam’s gold medal ceremony this evening.

Adams looking forward to welcome

September 18

Valerie Adams is looking forward to a warm welcome from friends and family as well as representatives of the Tongan community when she touches down at Auckland Airport tomorrow

Adams to Celebrate Gold in NZ

September 12

The New Zealand Olympic Committee has confirmed Valerie Adams’ Olympic gold medal has been received in good condition by the IOC and preparations are underway for a public cerem

Adams Retains Diamond League Shot Put Title and Sets Records

August 30

New Zealand Shot Put star Valerie Adams has set New Zealand and Oceania indoor records and a meeting record, winning the final Diamond League competition for the season in Zuric

Overseas holiday on hold for Chirstchurch Welcome

August 23

New Zealand Olympic Gold Medallist Jo Aleh has postponed an overseas holiday to take part in tomorrow’s official Olympic Team homecoming celebrations in Christchurch.

Adams wins Stockholm Diamond League Shot Put

August 20

Double Olympic Shot Put Champion Valerie Adams has won her first post-Olympics meeting in Sweden.

Road to Rio begins this week in Invercargill for kiwi cyclists

August 20

Olympic spots for Rio 2016 could be the reward for the best young kiwi cyclists competing in next week’s UCI Juniors Track World Championships in Invercargill.

Olympic heroes to receive a warm Canterbury welcome

August 16

Christchurch sports fans will be the first to see their Olympic heroes as a team, with Pioneer Recreation and Sport Centre acting as the venue for the ANZ New Zealand Olympic Te