Eliza McCartney vaults into NZ team for world indoor athletics champs
All nations were limited to two athletes per event in Poland. A number of prominent athletes – Sam…
First Polynesian track and field event in a decade held in Auckland
Soloa Malua is wearing socks with his jandals at the Trusts Arena in west Auckland as he looks…
Why Sam Ruthe runs so fast
Sam Ruthe may be the greatest prodigy in the history of running. The teenager’s talent is built on…
Western Springs College threats spur police and schools step up safety
The board of trustees said its members were working closely with police, neighbouring schools and the wider community…
On The Up: Dannevirke Athletics Club 1999 under-18 high jump record broken by William Easton
“It felt pretty good beating the record. “I have been wanting to break this record since I broke…
Runner Sam Ruthe claims every under-20 record possible
Runner Sam Ruthe has officially rewritten the record book, as he now holds every under-20 accolade possible. Having…
Sam Ruthe reflects on ‘experience’ after setting new 3000m record
Teen running sensation Sam Ruthe is now the New Zealand under-20 record holder for every single distance between…
Race walker Lucas Martin heading to Brazil for 2026 Race Walk World Championships
Martin attended Whangaehu School, St George’s School and Whanganui Collegiate School. His introduction to race walking was unique.…
Kiwi running ace Sam Ruthe breaks Sir John Walker’s mile record
New Zealand’s teenaged running sensation Sam Ruthe has made more history on the track – this time breaking…
Teen athletics star Sam Ruthe smashes mile world record for his age
“To lead out some of this race was something I felt I just had to do. I’ll hopefully…
Central Hawke’s Bay world No 1 Briana Stephenson steps up at Potts Classic athletics
Her weekend included a personal best in the shot put, and going 0.01s shy of her personal best…
Hannah Gapes cracks top 20 at World Cross Country Championships
Hannah Gapes delivered New Zealand’s top finish at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, placing…