Auckland Olympics

Olympics 5:48PM

Albany Blues get a golden glow

Auckland City

MC Hamish Mackay and Olympic gold medallist Valerie Adams.

Black Sticks player and second-year Bachelor of Sport and Exercise student Gemma Flynn is 2012 Massey Albany BNZ Sportswoman of the Year.

By Massey University
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Olympics 12:49PM

Samsung Olympic Experience Fan Zone

Auckland City — With just days remaining until the London Olympics finally get under way, official Olympic sponsor Samsung has announced it’s creating a purpose-built Fan Zone in the Britomart precinct for the public to watch all the action.

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Olympics 8:30AM

Kiwi Shot-Put star joins world-class athletes in global London 2012 Olympic Games campaign

Auckland — Visa, a proud sponsor of the Olympic Games for 25 years, announced today that New Zealand shot-putter, Valerie Adams, will join sporting greats including American swimmer Michael Phelps and Australian gymnast Lauren Mitchell as the face of its London 2012 Olympic Games campaign.

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Olympics 3:37PM

Local sporting star celebrate NZ Olympic story

Auckland — Sporting heroes and local dignitaries will gather at Alexandra Park in Auckland next Wednesday 24 June to celebrate 1000 New Zealand Olympians.

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Olympics 7:29PM

North Shore City honours returning Olympians with citywide convoy

North Shore City — North Shore City Council will be hosting a welcome home motorcade for its local Olympians this Friday, September 5.

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Olympics 8:31PM

Manukau proud of Valerie Vili

Manukau City — Manukau city is very proud of Valerie Vili’s gold medal winning effort at the Beijing Olympic Games, Acting Mayor of Manukau Arthur Anae says.

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Olympics 7:42PM

Talented Accor employee to support Olympic team

Auckland — One lucky Accor employee will soon be rubbing shoulders with the New Zealand Olympic Team in Beijing, after being chosen for the job of a lifetime.

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Olympics 7:22PM

Surviving The Surf - Scouts Raft Race

North Shore City — Browns Bay Beach came alive on Sunday morning to the sound of over 500 people involved with the annual North Shore Scouts raft race. Scouts and Cubs from 12 groups from Devonport to Warkworth turned up to compete in the largest event seen for many years - which this year also marks the centenary for the scout movement.

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Olympics 12:58PM

Playgym Gets Under 5s Moving

North Shore City — Takapuna, Auckland Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Sport and Recreation Minister, Trevor Mallard today launched PlayGym, a movement philosophy from GymSports New Zealand, to assist in the brain and body development of children under 5 years. The PlayGym initiative is aimed at growing healthy, active and social adults.

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