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2008 News

R 31 Dec: Willis NZOM
R 31 Dec: Cape-Bluff walker puts her feet up
R 24 Dec: Willis accepts Baddeley challenge
R 24 Dec: Willis lured to Mainland for mile
R 23 Dec: Christmas in Timaru for Daken
R 22 Dec: New Motutapu run planned
R 20 Dec: Consent for Hawke's bay grandstand
R 18 Dec: Harwood's national TJ title
R 18 Dec: Morgan on way to NZ goal
R 17 Dec: Leisure 'cash machine' slated
R 16 Dec: 3000m record under threat
R 16 Dec: Daken wears out 2nd pair
R 15 Dec: Athletics post-Beijing future
R 15 Dec: Nelson students bag six golds
R 15 Dec: O'Sullivan miles better
R 11 Dec: Perfect run for relay champs
R 10 Dec: Wendy still inspires youths
R 10 Dec: Coach confident of medals
R 10 Dec: Silver medals 'unexpected'
R 09 Dec: O'Callahan may drop hill for M
R 09 Dec: Clutch of medals won at Games
R 08 Dec: Ruthe dons a triple crown
R 08 Dec: Lukes repeats Kepler win
R 08 Dec: Winner 'Just a bit more wily'
R 06 Dec: Corporaal takes surprise Goat win
R 05 Dec: Mason going the distance
R 05 Dec: Evers-Swindell to run The Goat
R 04 Dec: Nagel wins 3000m Gold
R 03 Dec: Top runners eye Triple Crown finale
R 03 Dec: Otago poised for golden age
R 03 Dec: Top competitors ready to face
R 01 Dec: Nelson squeaks victory in shield
R 01 Dec: Pakuranga's big night at awards
R 01 Dec: Records aplenty for McKay, Stevens
R 30 Nov: Kiwi 2nd in Great Australian Race
R 29 Nov: Barefoot record close
R 28 Nov: Teenage trio off to Pacific Games
R 28 Nov: Sparc funcing will tighted
R 28 Nov: Emma Darkin leaves Hastings
R 27 Nov: Cromwell girls ready
R 26 Nov: NZ's largest running & walking relay
R 26 Nov: Two to compete at schools games
R 26 Nov: Regional council to fund sports facility
R 25 Nov: No easing up for Laurie
R 24 Nov: Records fall in fast-paced Half Marathon
R 24 Nov: Ruthe romps to record
R 24 Nov: Teens to fore in 3000m
R 23 Nov: Willis to get say on packages
R 21 Nov: Rotorua pair to defend title
R 21 Nov: McKeown keen to snap Ruthe's winning run
R 21 Nov: Marathon walk for life
R 19 Nov: Happy returns to Molesworth
R 19 Nov: Running for a good cause
R 19 Nov: Athletics commitment recognised
R 19 Nov: Students take leap into sport
R 18 Nov: Back strain & worn out shoes
R 18 Nov: Liam flies the flag
R 18 Nov: Hastings council evades objectors
R 18 Nov: Hunter-Galvan defies critics
R 17 Nov: Thousands in Round the Bridges
R 17 Nov: Hot conditions for Molesworth Run
R 17 Nov: Vili coming to Tauranga
R 17 Nov: International flavour to Nelson meet
R 17 Nov: Third time lucky for Radford
R 16 Nov: Porrit's great Chariots regret
R 15 Nov: A mountain of challenge
R 15 Nov: Runners on their marks
R 15 Nov: Advances in sports medicine impress
R 15 Nov: Luck a big part of the game
R 14 Nov: Record numbers for Molesworth Run
R 14 Nov: Clydesdale enthusiasts
R 14 Nov: DHB hard to miss at Bridges race
R 14 Nov: Record numbers expected for Round The Bridges
R 14 Nov: Hurdler puts Beijing disappointment behind
R 14 Nov: Bay athletes prepare TransTasman assault
R 14 Nov: Champs line up for Allcomers meet
R 14 Nov: Reckoning looms in training programme
R 12 Nov: Wilson heads team to success
R 12 Nov: Schools mix for athletics
R 11 Nov: Nick's running in Petone
R 11 Nov: Teenager's first major milestone
R 11 Nov: Country-long charity run will test Tamati
R 10 Nov: Gutsell wins Southland marathon
R 10 Nov: Morris Ness Cup win
R 10 Nov: Teachers push for play
R 07 Nov: They got there in the long run
R 06 Nov: Strong performances at Nelson opener
R 05 Nov: Giving kids a sporty chance
R 04 Nov: Dixon's record reviewed
R 04 Nov: Illness ends Kiwi's NY Marathon
R 04 Nov: Weather fits the bill for Marathon mob
R 03 Nov: Green deals to rivals and southerly
R 03 Nov: Ngawati goes with wind
R 03 Nov: Runners set healthy pace for charity
R 03 Nov: Hogarth mows down rivals
R 03 Nov: Quarter M accurate as possible
R 03 Nov: Smith withdraws from NY marathon
R 02 Nov: Triple Crown trail run series announced
R 02 Nov: Pledge to review Dixon's time
R 02 Nov: Thousands in Auckland Marathon
R 01 Nov: PN Athlete can take heat
R 01 Nov: Runner chooses Akl game plan
R 31 Oct: Heart racers in it for the money
R 31 Oct: Hamill receives top honour
R 31 Oct: Runner to notch up 100th marathon
R 30 Oct: NZ 100km flagbearer
R 30 Oct: Former Southlander returns for race
R 30 Oct: Innes stars in rare 800 start
R 29 Oct: Confusion over quarter marathon (Gisborne)
R 28 Oct: Otago man survives weather test
R 27 Oct: Wlg college sport nominees
R 27 Oct: Burch sets stadium record 400
R 27 Oct: Moody's form continues
R 27 Oct: Record entries for Cromwell Half
R 25 Oct: Marathon man with ropey rhythm
R 25 Oct: When running is his life
R 25 Oct: Southland Marathon recognised
R 24 Oct: ACA relay team defends junior title
R 23 Oct: Five friends off to NY marathon
R 23 Oct: Masters games gold medals aplenty
R 23 Oct: Hula girls to hit the road
R 22 Oct: English import keen to join Moa hunters
R 22 Oct: Sense of 1500m history burns keenly
R 21 Oct: Olympic medallist shares his glory
R 21 Oct: Jackson St Mile could win support
R 20 Oct: Look out Shane
R 20 Oct: Sprint star in good form early
R 20 Oct: Kids' excitement thrills Olympic medallist
R 19 Oct: Kim Smith eyes Olympic Marathon
R 19 Oct: A hard man to keep up with
R 18 Oct: Olympic star breezes through town
R 18 Oct: Willis proud to continue Kiwi success
R 17 Oct: Smith confident ahead of NY Marathon
R 17 Oct: Rod Dixon to retrace 'crowning glory'
R 17 Oct: Teenager to set length of NZ record
R 15 Oct: NZ adds Bronze to CYG medal tally
R 15 Oct: Love a duck
R 15 Oct: Willis shares success with locals
R 15 Oct: Star runner coming to inspire young
R 13 Oct: School boys teach elders a lesson
R 13 Oct: Hogarth joins Dun Run elite
R 13 Oct: Biggs effort a winner
R 13 Oct: Bobsled training helps Donaldson
R 13 Oct: List finishes season on a high
R 11 Oct: Changes to Willis's life external
R 10 Oct: Wairarapa entries expected to top 400
R 10 Oct: Bringing it home
R 09 Oct: Marathon man takes on The Legend
R 09 Oct: Olympian Willis sets great example
R 09 Oct: Marathon entries remain a mystery
R 08 Oct: Flying feet take Parr to games
R 08 Oct: On your marks for junior athletics
R 08 Oct: New fun run route creates short cuts
R 08 Oct: Wyatt & Frost at peak of their game
R 08 Oct: Vili looking forward to a break
R 08 Oct: Hastings track grandstand on hold
R 08 Oct: Pupils leap at chance to improve
R 07 Oct: Masters of the track
R 07 Oct: Lydiard's words come true
R 06 Oct: Lawrence proves winners are grinners
R 06 Oct: Strong finish key to Canterbury win
R 06 Oct: Women lead in great day for Pakuranga
R 06 Oct: Big win for Nelson juniors
R 06 Oct: Track star to start classic race
R 04 Oct: Ready to take giant strides
R 04 Oct: Young learn tactics for run
R 03 Oct: Lovelock journals will debunk myths
R 03 Oct: More than 1000 to run in relays
R 01 Oct: Talented athletics trio India-bound
R 01 Oct: Still a champ at 91
R 30 Sep: Hatea men rule the road
R 30 Sep: Cross country three-peat
R 30 Sep: Scott's big pay day
R 29 Sep: Willis to tour NZ
R 29 Sep: Dunedin runner sets record with win
R 27 Sep: Moller urges Kiwi coaching support
R 27 Sep: Willis to open Otago summer season
R 25 Sep: Half-marathon and fun runs going bush
R 24 Sep: Hard readjusting after life in Beijing
R 24 Sep: Murray Halberg takes place in Order of NZ
R 23 Sep: Kimberley Smith to run NY marathon
R 22 Sep: Marathon hoodoo ends at 5th attempt
R 22 Sep: Self-belief sees Willis home
R 22 Sep: Nelson runners speed to relay win
R 22 Sep: Willis celebrates season-ending win
R 22 Sep: Delight for Varsity runners
R 22 Sep: Running great gets her Blue
R 20 Sep: Run/Walk project's a real winner
R 20 Sep: Great Scott one of the best
R 17 Sep: Climate fight races ahead
R 17 Sep: Willis set to bring running talent here
R 6-17 Sep: NZ Paralympics news & results
R 16 Sep: Prendergast misses medal in 800
R 16 Sep: Willis' stock keeps rising
R 16 Sep: Games medal win just the spur
R 15 Sep: Wyatt wins sixth world mountain title
R 15 Sep: Hooper misses record in Moro win
R 15 Sep: Deja vu for Vili and Willis
R 14 Sep: Liza looks to worlds
R 13 Sep: Scalpers start online ticket race
R 13 Sep: Vili continues winning streak
R 13 Sep: Half marathoners ready to stroll
R 12 Sep: Marathon tickets run to TradeMe
R 12 Sep: Half marathon a walk in the park
R 11 Sep: Dramatic finish for Prendergast
R 11 Sep: Would-be marathon runners miss out
R 09 Sep: Scorching start for Tauranga
R 07 Sep: Crumpton claims NZ road title
R 06 Sep: Ruthe seeks double title with road race
R 06 Sep: Rich 106-year history for Port road race
R 06 Sep: Southlanders not finished with Beijing Games
R 04 Sep: Hooper targets (Moro) marathon record
R 02 Sep: Hundreds round the mountain for fun
R 01 Sep: Nick Willis second in 1000m
R 29 Aug: Volunteer coaches celebrated (S'land)
R 28 Aug: Resolute van Gorp comes through
R 27 Aug: Junior athletes post-Olympic boom
R 27 Aug: Canterbury Region nets quarter SBS cash
R 26 Aug: Snell does not envy today's athletes
R 26 Aug: Track suggested as tribute to Willis
R 26 Aug: Beijing beckons for Jessica
R 8-24 Aug 2008: New Zealanders at the Beijing Olympics
R 24 Aug: NZ athletics savours rare Olympic success
R 24 Aug: Mum on Bea's side
R 23 Aug: Club gear lost in hall blaze (Taranaki)
R 22 Aug: Farquhar disappointed at bad throws
R 22 Aug: Change of heart by Faumuina
R 22 Aug: "Faumuina a disgraceful loser"
R 22 Aug: Walk to give cancer sufferer more time
R 22 Aug: Plenty of competition for Lambert
R 22 Aug: Charity work before Everest run
R 22 Aug: Self control to meet marathon goals
R 22 Aug: I'll be back, says Hamilton thrower
R 21 Aug: Prayers paid off for Willis
R 21 Aug: Farquhar falls short in javelin
R 21 Aug: Willis reveals the secret to his success
R 21 Aug: Good riddance to drug cheats
R 21 Aug: It's not the colour that matters
R 20 Aug: Comeback race pays off
R 20 Aug: Great Scott, a place at Games
R 20 Aug: Faumuina gets cold feet after early exit
R 20 Aug: What they're saying about our Val
R 20 Aug: Legends celebrate Willis' achievement
R 20 Aug: Willis joins NZ middle distance greats
R 20 Aug: Willis takes coaches advice, gets medal
R 20 Aug: Willis wins 1500m bronze
R 20 Aug: John Walker's bet inspires Willis
R 20 Aug: Bronzed Kiwi revives glory days
R 20 Aug: Willis' bronze restores great Kiwi link
R 19 Aug: No doubting Thomas win
R 19 Aug: Willis gives track fans new hope
R 19 Aug: Willis out to make his mark early on
R 18 Aug: "I've justified my selection"
R 18 Aug: Selection wrangle still irks
R 18 Aug: Vili was ready to rumble
R 17 Aug: A Vili big night
R 17 Aug: Ethopian nails Kiwi marathoner for 15th
R 17 Aug: Kiwis 16th & 35th in Marathon
R 17 Aug: Vili: win was for herself and coach
R 17 Aug: Smith hangs in for the long run
R 17 Aug: Bea stung after crashing out
R 16 Aug: Rillstone confident of lasting the distance in marathon
R 16 Aug: Wardell midfield as heptathlon nears end
R 16 Aug: Olympic ups and downs for Kiwis
R 16 Aug: Willis sublime on opening day
R 16 Aug: Smith struggles to 9th in 10,000m
R 16 Aug: Older, wiser, stronger, champion
R 16 Aug: Marathon runners have points to prove
R 15 Aug: PB boosts Wardell in heptathlon
R 15 Aug: Smith determined to go the distance
R 15 Aug: Train to the rules...
R 15 Aug: Smith, Willis set to light up Bird's Nest
R 14 Aug: Older, wiser Vili has destiny set
R 14 Aug: Rewards for competing (Palm. N)
R 14 Aug: Faumuina attacks 4th Olympics
R 13 Aug: Willis ready to cash in
R 13 Aug: Importance of coaching development
R 11 Aug: Leith 2 take honours
R 10 Aug: McFarlane running for the line
R 06 Aug: Top Nelson teen runners for youth games
R 06 Aug: Runner slows to walk, strikes gold
R 05 Aug: Excited Vili starts Olympic journey
R 04 Aug: Ruthe, Baird reign supreme in cross-country
R 04 Aug: Lonie bags gold for Otago
R 04 Aug: Channon, Tasman blitz rivals
R 04 Aug: Masterful golds to Bay athletes
R 04 Aug: Hands-off approach works for Vili
R 03 Aug: Couple run for slain daughter
R 02 Aug: Weather set to affect champs
R 02 Aug: Canterbury in with running chance
R 02 Aug: Blonde bullet's magic mile
R 01 Aug: New approach by NZ athletics team
R 01 Aug: Runners in mood to go country
R 01 Aug: Ben relishing mud for elusive event
R 30 Jul: Olympic challenge grows for Vili
R 30 Jul: Higher aims motivate Queenstown marathon runner
R 30 Jul: Willis third over 1500m in Monaco
R 29 Jul: Tobin 5th in Oceania M75 5000m
R 28 Jul: Andrea Miller NZ hurdles record
R 28 Jul: Willis' preparation continues
R 27 Jul: NZ javelin thrower proving a point
R 26 Jul: Blake Medal for Sir Murray Halberg
R 26 Jul: Selector dumped amid Hunter-Galvan fallout
R 24 Jul: Sharapoff lands top coach post
R 22 Jul: Smith 4th in Stockholm 5,000m
R 23 Jul: Senior athlete to run 8 races
R 22 Jul: Kiwi fizzing after record-breaking run
R 21 Jul: Dick Quax's 31-year-old 5000m record smashed
R 21 Jul: Lambert has good go after illness (Otago)
R 19 Jul: Flash track hailed (Hastings)
R 19 Jul: Crumpton plumps for Brazil
R 19 Jul: Cross country test for Kidd (Otago)
R 19 Jul: Track man hopes for stumble-free race (S'land)
R 19 Jul: Mayoral Mile in last place (Wanganui)
R 18 Jul: Willis to contest 800m at Beijing
R 18 Jul: High-performance base in Europe goal
R 17 Jul: Mayoral Mile under threat from funding cuts
R 17 Jul: Sparc: Games preparation sound
R 17 Jul: Tamati 10th in Death Valley Ultra
R 17 Jul: Interview with Nick Willis
R 16 Jul: Paralympians aim for 12 medals
R 16 Jul: Anniversary of Lovelock's world record
R 15 Jul: Taupo Trip video
R 15 Jul: Nelson runners take top four
R 15 Jul: Cougars set for games
R 14 Jul: Another record for games-bound Smith
R 14 Jul: Smith rips up record book
R 14 Jul: Cross country records tumble
R 13 Jul: Kiwi woman in Death Valley test
R 12 Jul: NZ 4x100m Oceania Champs Saipan video
R 12 Jul: Kimberley Smith 5k record set in Rome
R 11 Jul: World champion is ready for challenge
R 09 Jul: Mouthful of pain 'blessing' - Willis
R 08 Jul: Southern athletes impress in Australia
R 07 Jul: Crumpton dedicates win to dying husband, baby son
R 07 Jul: Scenic circuit shows off Nelson's best
R 07 Jul: Southlanders win medals in Australia
R 06 Jul: North Island Cross Country 2008 Women video
R 06 Jul: North Island Cross Country 2008 Men's 9k video
R 06 Jul: Shireen Crumpton wins Gold Coast Airport Marathon
R 05 Jul: Crumpton after PB on Gold Coast
R 05 Jul: Hastings sports park gets go ahead
R 04 Jul: Motatapu Marathon with the Guzik Boys video
R 03 Jul: Track Trust formation a positive step (Wairarapa)
R 03 Jul: Track benefits begin to show (Tauranga)
R 03 Jul: Golden return for Taranaki athletes
R 03 Jul: Early entries pouring in for Motatapu
R 02 Jul: Legend fears late selection will hurt Hunter-Galvan
R 02 Jul: Marathon runner 'set up to fail', says Walker
R 02 Jul: QE II Park in 'lock- down'
R 01 Jul: Hunter-Galvan's preparation on track despite wait
R 01 Jul: Hunter-Galvan still on track despite wait
R 01 Jul: Gold efforts give ticket to worlds (Nelson)
R 01 Jul: Running in dark proves popular (Whangarei)
R 01 Jul: Wellington trio bang on track in Oceania
R 01 Jul: Hunter-Galvan bid forces change in selection rules
R 01 Jul: Running mum wins her marathon fight
R 01 Jul: Hunter-Galvan gets Olympic run
R 30 Jun: Hunter-Galvan will run at Olympic Games
R 30 Jun: Hunter-Galvan nominated for Beijing
R 30 Jun: NZ u18 team too strong in Saipan
R 30 Jun: Balclutha Half-marathon decided on last hill
R 30 Jun: Tense wait over for heptathlete
R 29 Jun: Athletics NZ accused of playing 'mind games'
R 28 Jun: Wardell added to NZ Olympic squad
R 28 Jun: Athlete's fight for Beijing goes the distance
R 28 Jun: Champ to defend title (Chch)
R 28 Jun: Continued growth the target (Otago)
R 27 Jun: Rozie bursts on race walking scene
R 26 Jun: Harris appointed to manage Comm. Youth Games team
R 26 Jun: NZ under 18's gold and silver in CNMI
R 26 Jun: NZ Varsity Blues for Otago pair
R 26 Jun: Young athlete prepares for the world scene
R 25 Jun: One step at a time for long distance runner
R 25 Jun: D-day looms for Galvan and Wardell
R 25 Jun: Lucky socks help Laura (Waikato)
R 24 Jun: Masters champ credits title win to coach Babe
R 24 Jun: Tamati takes on Death Valley
R 24 Jun: $50m sports park lacks supporters (Hastings)
R 24 Jun: Wardell leaps Games hurdle
R 23 Jun: Wardell makes Olympic qualfication
R 23 Jun: First NZ woman to tackle Death Valley ultra marathon
R 23 Jun: Hill training pays off for school teams (Nelson)
R 23 Jun: Unknown outshines star NZ running pair
R 23 Jun: Running late for a meeting
R 23 Jun: Record Times & Repeat Winners
R 23 Jun: Marathon decision possible on marathon selection
R 23 Jun: Hunter-Galvan shows perfect timing
R 22 Jun: Athletes arrive in CNMI for Oceania Athletics Grand Prix
R 22 Jun: Bjorklund Half-Marathon: Hunter-Galvan is top woman
R 22 Jun: Hunter-Galvan to make point
R 21 Jun: Runner gets games lifeline
R 21 Jun: Tribunal throws athlete lifeline
R 21 Jun: 10 Marathons in 10 days
R 20 Jun: Another chance for Hunter-Galvan
R 20 Jun: McIlroy 'not giving up'
R 20 Jun: Geography lesson over as Saipan beckons
R 19 Jun: New athletics track and hockey turf step nearer (Wairarapa)
R 18 Jun: No NZ track and field athletes at Olympic opening
R 18 Jun: NZ competitors will march
R 18 Jun: Less than half NZ Olympic team expected to march in opening ceremony
R 18 Jun: Public grill council on sports park (Hastings)
R 18 Jun: Hastings likely to delay vote on sports park
R 18 Jun: Dale delighted with recognition (Marlborough)
R 18 Jun: 5km walk series gets off to strong start (Nelson)
R 18 Jun: Athletics team to stay away from Beijing
R 17 Jun: Hebberd adds title to collection (Marlborough)
R 17 Jun: $50m sport park 'won't keep kids from crime'
R 16 Jun: College athletes star (Howick & Pakuranga)
R 16 Jun: Napier cool on sports park
R 16 Jun: Vili on top of the world
R 16 Jun: Cup victory sweet for Kidd
R 14 Jun: Strong field chases Edmond Cup win
R 13 Jun: Former top runner set to tackle challenging Mt Vernon
R 13 Jun: Discus champ throws herself into US studies
R 13 Jun: Dezma does us proud
R 12 Jun: National sprint champ should be off to Beijing
R 12 Jun: Century-old photo a welcome discovery
R 12 Jun: Marathon effort beats obesity
R 11 Jun: Rising sprint star gets thumbs up from boys in blue
R 10 Jun: All-weather track push gathers pace (Wairarapa)
R 10 Jun: Top finish gives Willis confidence
R 09 Jun: Nick Willis produces top mile time
R 09 Jun: Maggie 'rapt' with Chch marathon performance
R 09 Jun: Willis runs (his) best-ever mile time
R 07 Jun: Kiwi marathoner's appeal heard on Olympics exclusion
R 07 Jun: Converging paths to Beijing
R 06 Jun: Olympics Comittee refuses marathon runner video
R 06 Jun: Athletics pushes for $1m track (Wairarapa)
R 06 Jun: Cross-country takes determined student far and wide
R 06 Jun: Kennedy best of Marlborough entrants (Chch M)
R 05 Jun: Strong line-up for regional sports honours (Nelson)
R 05 Jun: Editorial: Selection not fair on runner
R 05 Jun: Strong line-up for regional sports honours (Nelson)
R 05 Jun: Former Mayor Colin Kay dies
R 04 Jun: School turns up heat in final round (Nelson)
R 04 Jun: From Papakura to the Olympics
R 04 Jun: Halberg honours others in success
R 03 Jun: Athletics champs in abundance at Hawera
R 01 Jun: Halberg among the elite
R 01 Jun: Smith, Willis in top runs
R 01 Jun: Olympian Rillstone takes women's title
R 01 Jun: Hooper scores hometown win in Chch marathon
R 01 Jun: Chch marathon wins for Hooper, Prosenica
R 31 May: Editorial: Give Hunter-Galvan a ticket to Beijing
R 31 May: Fighting to run for Amber
R 31 May: Legends back rejected mother's Olympic bid
R 31 May: Aussie invader seeks race spoils (Chch)
R 31 May: Ferguson out to avoid the rush in marathon
R 30 May: Cosgrove congratulates South Island PM Sport Scholars
R 29 May: Englishman Takes on Record Field (Chch)
R 29 May: Pair leaving to seek more competition
R 29 May: Southland coach on a mission to Samoa
R 29 May: Record turnout for Cross Country
R 29 May: Couple complete Great Wall run (Otago)
R 28 May: Matthews wants one more chance (UK)
R 27 May: Running for children's ward
R 27 May: Teen athletes off on island odyssey
R 27 May: Talented Southland teen ready for overseas challenge
R 26 May: Snell's pacemaker dies
R 25 May: Vili unhappy with stadium
R 24 May: Hyett on a high to beat his own mile
R 24 May: Vili wins pre-Olympic event
R 23 May: Runner back on familiar ground as Beijing looms
R 23 May: Momentum builds for NZ bobsleigh hopefuls
R 21 May: Olympian figthing to go again (USA)
R 21 May: Oceania selection fires up sprinter (Nelson)
R 21 May: Heart in Everest Run
R 20 May: Bay runner closer to Olympic qualifying (Hawkes Bay)
R 20 May: Masterton athlete makes NZ Oceania team
R 20 May: Willis gives world champion a battle
R 20 May: Medals haul for teenager (Auckland)
R 19 May: Pull-and-tug pair belt out a faster run
R 19 May: Hunter-Galvan given appeal for non-selection
R 19 May: Percival Road Open Day (Hastings)
R 18 May: NZ runner denied natural justice - lawyer
R 15 May: Plan for Kiwi runners to join Koreans in 'sister-race' peace marathon
R 15 May: Exercise may cut breast cancer risk
R 15 May: "Someone should have told me" - Hunter-Galvan
R 15 May: Pressure mounting on Beatrice Faumuina
R 15 May: Controversy as council revives Okara Park upgrade (Whangarei)
R 12 May: Huntly Half Warming Up
R 12 May: Ussher claims second title
R 12 May: 'Steeper' hills don't stop Gutsell
R 10 May: Blaze victim's marathon effort
R 10 May: Box of beer revives old mates' rivalry
R 09 May: Sport pumps big bucks into Rotorua
R 09 May: Get ready for popular vineyard run (Marlborough)
R 08 May: Kiwi looks to defend world 200m title video
R 08 May: Southland teen seeks Beijing glory
R 08 May: team of women walks 100 kilometers
R 07 May: Hilly event grows in strength every year (Gore)
R 07 May: Olympic hopeful Smith upbeat video
R 06 May: Smith accepts she's an Olympic medal contender
R 06 May: 30-strong NZ Paralympic team named
R 06 May: Record a boost for Smith
R 06 May: Smith smashes record, eyes Olympic medal
R 06 May: Kiwi marathoner lines up appeal
R 05 May: Smith lowers own New Zealand 10,000m record
R 05 May: Costley clears out on field (Nelson)
R 05 May: Hunter-Galvan disputes non-selection again
R 05 May: Tribute to Sylvia Potts
R 05 May: Cold fails to stop heartwarming support
R 05 May: Record time for Aussie battler
R 05 May: Tough regime pays for Piggin
R 05 May: Christie 7th but happy with her effort
R 05 May: English runner dominates road race (Chch)
R 03 May: Allston triumphs despite sadness video
R 03 May: Brothers catch dad's marathon bug
R 03 May: It's Trew who's aiming at winter games
R 03 May: Act 'no major barrier' to plans (Nelson)
R 02 May: All eyes on defending champion
R 02 May: Hundreds get set for annual marathon
R 02 May: Baffling selector decisions see Costley out of Games and in Nelson
R 02 May: Barrett stretching into running race
R 02 May: Marathon run to celebrate daughter's birthday
R 02 May: Marathon late entry
R 01 May: Land issues fail to derail park study (Nelson)
R 01 May: Olympians have new shoes to fill
R 01 May: Donaldson eyes Olympic return - in winter
R 01 May: Old walker tackles (Isle of) Man
R 30 Apr: Kiwi Olympic uniform unveiled video
R 30 Apr: Runner to defend Rotorua Marathon (scroll down)
R 30 Apr: Marathon chases Asian runners in sister deal
R 29 Apr: SBS Marathon spreading the word
R 29 Apr: Burne part of winning team
R 27 Apr: Hunter-Galvan takes legal aim at NZ selectors
R 27 Apr: Winton needs PB
R 27 Apr: Team selection belittles Olympic movement
R 26 Apr: Berry and WHS fly home for welcome victory (Wanganui)
R 24 Apr: Amy's marathon effort for health
R 24 Apr: City runner reaches goal of 100 (Invergargill)
R 23 Apr: Jang makes name for himself (Waikato)
R 23 Apr: Games strengthen competitive streak in brothers
R 23 Apr: Teenage hurdler going the distance (Nelson)
R 22 Apr: Running to goals
R 21 Apr: Nelson Park work begins (Hastings)
R 21 Apr: Impressive Field Promised for Iconic Alpine Run
R 21 Apr: Athletes miss qualifying times
R 20 Apr: NZ athletes fear blacklist
R 20 Apr: Marathoner tipped to appeal exclusion
R 20 Apr: Vili ready to give it best shot
R 19 Apr: Olympics: Short-term pain for long-term gain
R 18 Apr: Downhill dash back in Queen St Mile (Nelson)
R 18 Apr: 'Racially insensitive' ad taken off air
R 17 Apr: Kiwi athletes have provided many Olympic highlights
R 17 Apr: Athletics NZ defends Olympic selection video
R 17 Apr: Selectors stick with tough stance
R 17 Apr: Technique changes boost Faumuina
R 17 Apr: Faumuina finds fresh focus for fourth Olympics
R 16 Apr: Vili brightest hope for athletics medal video
R 16 Apr: Rivalry driving force for Vili
R 16 Apr: Emotions differ over games selection
R 16 Apr: Aish misses Beijing selection
R 16 Apr: World champ heads NZ athletics team
R 16 Apr: NZ T&F Team to the Beijing Olympic Games
R 16 Apr: Ellen adds national titles to haul (Wairarapa)
R 15 Apr: Fafeitas bring home the medals (Wairarapa)
R 15 Apr: Marathon effort is all for a good cause
R 15 Apr: Poor deal puts champs at risk (Southland)
R 14 Apr: Crumpton's winning run triumph of spirit
R 12 Apr: Tour of Taupo
R 11 Apr: New goal for king of the mountains
R 11 Apr: Eight off to Poland
R 10 Apr: Nelson team in medal haul
R 09 Apr: Naturally Talented? (New Plymouth)
R 08 Apr: Barrett pips rival for 1500m gold
R 08 Apr: 62-year-old Piper lines up 100th Boston marathon
R 07 Apr: Athletics records tumble (Timaru)
R 04 Apr: $37m in upgrades proposed (Christchurch)
R 04 Apr: Watch out for uphill experts (Nelson)
R 03 Apr: Shotputter looking for more time (Auckland)
R 03 Apr: Special Olympians have a ball photos
R 02 Apr: Big day called off (Northland)
R 02 Apr: Love of the sport has unsung hero Keith in it for life (Gisborne)
R 01 Apr: Channon first of NZ's runners
R 01 Apr: Medal haul for Tasman Tigers
R 01 Apr: Qtown woman set for epic run in Portugal
R 01 Apr: Competitors face tougher screenings (Southland)
R 01 Apr: Gilberd laps the field on her way to record victory
R 31 Mar: Beijing in the background as Willis strides out (Video)
R 31 Mar: Only 10 achieve athletics standard
R 31 Mar: James Dolphin takes confidence from 200m sprint win
R 31 Mar: Short fat chick to marathon runner (Video)
R 31 Mar: Willis wins 1500m at National champs (Audio)
R 31 Mar: A treble for Williams but no Olympic place
R 31 Mar: Willis stamps his mark on 1500m
R 31 Mar: Swanson triple-titleist (Southland)
R 31 Mar: MacKay makes scorching finish (Rotorua)
R 31 Mar: Leading athletes on course for Beijing
R 31 Mar: Queen Bea ready to reclaim throne
R 30 Mar: Welcome return to form for Queen Bea
R 30 Mar: Shy Kimberley's bumpy road to Beijing
R 30 Mar: NZ hurdling hopefuls miss marks
R 30 Mar: Queen Bea delivers big time under big pressure
R 29 Mar: Warriner excels - in 5000m!
R 29 Mar: Self-belief boosts Kimberley Smith
R 29 Mar: Beatrice happy to be back in black
R 29 Mar: Vili, Smith in fine form at track champs
R 29 Mar: Four in a row for Yarride (Gisborne)
R 28 Mar: Zoning in on training for Canada
R 28 Mar: Channon off to worlds (Nelson)
R 28 Mar: Smith named as medal hope in Beijing
R 28 Mar: Pressure grows on Faumuina
R 28 Mar: New reporter an author, former editor (Kaikoura)
R 28 Mar: Olympic qualifying challenge ahead for Faumuina (Audio)
R 27 Mar: Council adopts Draft Metropolitan Sports Plan (Chch)
R 27 Mar: Queen Bea among the desperate at national champs
R 27 Mar: Throwing her weight into shot put dream
R 27 Mar: Two withdraw from NZ team
R 26 Mar: It's brilliant: Ruthe raves over track (Tauranga)
R 26 Mar: Faumuina under pressure for Olympic place
R 25 Mar: Emerging Emily (Wellington)
R 24 Mar: One of the best experiences...
R 23 Mar: Run ragged after marathon
R 21 Mar: Gordon running strong at 72
R 21 Mar: Reward for Paralympian's stolen gear
R 20 Mar: Homeward bound for shot at Olympics
R 20 Mar: Harris selected for coaching course
R 19 Mar: Records, multiple golds at champs (Hamilton)
R 19 Mar: Thousands turn out for run
R 18 Mar: Competitive gay teams ran Round the Bays (Akl)
R 17 Mar: Farquar blitzes walking record (Nelson)
R 18 Mar: Nick Willis confident on Beijing pollution
R 17 Mar: Top award recognises Kendall's record jump (Palm. N)
R 17 Mar: Trio get their walking shoes on
R 14 Mar: Ceremony hiccups let-down for pupils
R 14 Mar: Long distance running dying, say race veteran
R 12 Mar: Economic impact of Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park
R 11 Mar: St Pat's Town aim for repeat (Wellington)
R 11 Mar: Delighted Vili turns eye to Olympic shot-put prize
R 11 Mar: Southland Girls' pupil puts in top effort
R 10 Mar: Records cracked by repeat winners (Southland)
R 10 Mar: Vili victory in Valencia
R 09 Mar: Willis disqualified in 1500m final
R 09 Mar: Kimberley Smith sixth in final of 3000m at world indoor champs
R 08 Mar: Vili needs just one throw to make final
R 08 Mar: Willis qualifies for 1500m final
R 08 Mar: SC Athletes excel at champs
R 07 Mar: Vili looking to show Olympic form in Valencia
R 07 Mar: NZ athletes in action tonight at world indoors
R 07 Mar: Councils get behind $180m sports upgrade project
R 06 Mar: Trio go wild for coastal challenge
R 05 Mar: School ends trophy drought (Wellington)
R 05 Mar: Snell reflects through maturity
R 04 Mar: Wellington zero in on high five
R 04 Mar: Boys' High pupil edges out teacher (Southland)
R 03 Mar: $9m complex: Some love it, some hate it (Whangarei)
R 03 Mar: Santa pushes play with crowd (Whangarei)
R 03 Mar: Chisnall on track for title defence
R 03 Mar: Late entry first across the line (Taranaki)
R 03 Mar: Lucky couple win spot prize each at marathon (Taranaki)
R 02 Mar: Dolphin second at Australian athletics champs
R 02 Mar: NZ does well at Australian track and field champs
R 01 Mar: Brad's glad it wasn't a javelin
R 29 Feb: Day of fun will help you get fit (Whangarei)
R 29 Feb: Teams selected for world cross country champs
R 29 Feb: Valerie Vili wins shot put at Australian champs
R 29 Feb: One eye on road, other on the view
R 29 Feb: Peter adds extra spice to debut marathon
R 28 Feb: Road big hurdle for $9m complex (Whangarei)
R 28 Feb: SC athletes take away six Canterbury titles (Timaru)
R 28 Feb: Marathon year for Otago runner
R 27 Feb: The joy of life on the run
R 27 Feb: Vili leads 47 to Aussie champs
R 26 Feb: Top trio off to world indoor champs
R 26 Feb: Kirk throws new record (Nelson)
R 26 Feb: Wanted: Caring owner for clubrooms (Whangarei)
R 25 Feb: Success and pain for lakeside runner
R 25 Feb: Participation the key (Timaru)
R 23 Feb: Running the wrong way (book review)
R 23 Feb: Athletes 'have all they need' in NZ - Moller
R 23 Feb: Glenn Burrell and Tony Sargisson feature in Aussie walking champs
R 23 Feb: Faumuina making moves to dance with the discus again
R 22 Feb: Sprinters shine in Melbourne
R 22 Feb: Ussher sets himself a new challenge
R 21 Feb: Vili shows us what true professionalism is all about
R 21 Feb: Everest runner to host talk (Invercargill)
R 20 Feb: Mike Ryan and Lorraine Moller for Hall of Fame
R 20 Feb: Park cost may rise by $1m (Hawke's Bay)
R 20 Feb: Discus fells boy (Manawatu)
R 20 Feb: Full news conference with Valerie Vili (video)
R 20 Feb: Probiotics help distance runners stay healthy
R 20 Feb: World's best throw caps magic night
R 19 Feb: Top Halberg winner Vili simply supreme
R 19 Feb: Athletes stand guard after attacks on track (Tauranga)
R 19 Feb: Shot putter lands scholarship (Nelson)
R 19 Feb: Lorraine Moller on life and the Olympics (video)
R 19 Feb: Records tumble at T&F Champs (Taranaki)
R 18 Feb: More milers maybe?
R 18 Feb: Blincoe plans Quax attack
R 18 Feb: Vili sends Olympic message
R 18 Feb: An endurance event with heart
R 15 Feb: Vili chooses action over Halberg awards
R 14 Feb: Sprint champ eyes Aussie shot at Olympics
R 14 Feb: SC athletes prove they're masters
R 14 Feb: Cooper shines in first Buller race
R 13 Feb: Marathon Woman: Kathrine Switzer (video)
R 13 Feb: Lord steals 3000m limelight
R 12 Feb: Channon smashes NZ record
R 12 Feb: Marathon win comes as a surprise
R 12 Feb: Paralympian Peter Martin Retires
R 11 Feb: Kimberley Smith Indoor Mile NZ Record
R 09 Feb: Farquhar set to spearhead action at Porritt meet
R 08 Feb: Marlborough runners defend Tasman titles
R 08 Feb: Top contender confident of breaking four-minute mile
R 07 Feb: Nick Willis working hard in balmy Florida

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