Articles by Rikki Swannell
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World
Wiggins maintains doping innocence after Fancy Bears leak
Monday, 26 September 2016, 8:44amSir Bradley Wiggins insists he had no unfair advantage and only took a banned steroid before major races to treat severe...
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National
Eliza McCartney leaps to bronze
Saturday, 20 August 2016, 1:37pmUPDATED 1.53PM: Pole-vaulter Eliza McCartney has won a remarkable bronze medal for New Zealand. McCartney was the youngest...
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National
Heartbreak again as Black Sticks miss out on medal
Saturday, 20 August 2016, 6:53amIt's fourth place again for the women's Black Sticks at the Rio Olympics. New Zealand has lost 2-1 to Germany in the bronze...
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National
Both hockey sides power through quality opposition
Saturday, 13 August 2016, 8:18amUPDATED 11.41AM: The men’s Black Sticks have delivered a top notch performance when they needed it to join the women’s team...
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National
Rowers protest choppy conditions at Rio
Sunday, 7 August 2016, 6:51amSix of the seven New Zealand crews in action on day one of rowing have progressed directly through to quarters or semi-finals,...
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National
Sailing duo to lead Kiwi team at Rio
Friday, 5 August 2016, 10:55amSailor Peter Burling will carry the New Zealand flag at the Olympic Games opening ceremony. New Zealand will have co-captains...
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News
Djokovic in shock Wimbledon exit
Sunday, 3 July 2016, 7:23amNovak Djokovic may not play again until the Olympics after having his grand slam hopes sensationally scuppered by American...
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World
NZOC wins prestigious Women in Sport award
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 12:41pmThe New Zealand Olympic Committee wants to continue its work promoting women in sport by bringing more female coaches into...
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Auckland
Hockey: Hager misses out on Australian men's coaching role
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 3:52pmBlack Sticks women's coach Mark Hager may be sticking with New Zealand after all.
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Auckland
Cycling: NZ team named for Road Cycling World Championships
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 4:19pmCommonwealth Games medallists Jack Bauer and Linda Villumsen will lead the New Zealand team at the Road Cycling World Championships...
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Auckland
Cricket: McMillan confirmed as Blacks Caps batting coach
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 4:49pmCraig McMillan is turning his back on the relative comfort of the commentary box for a full time place in the Black Caps...
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Politics
Tennis: Federer comeback overwhelms Monfils
Friday, 5 September 2014, 4:13pmRoger Federer has saved two match points and come back from two sets to love down, to beat Gael Monfils and advance to the...
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Politics
Rugby: Samoa Rugby Union to make major announcement
Friday, 5 September 2014, 2:40pmThe Samoa Rugby Union will be making a major announcement at a media conference in Auckland on Monday.
