News & Media
A summer of incredible sporting drama at the Winter Games
As Pyeongchang 2018 draws to a close, it is timely to reflect on what has been an outstanding period for winter sport in New Zealand.
Kiwi Innovation Boosting Peters Pursuit of Glory
In a sport where every hundredth of a second counts, Corey Peters’ pursuit of glory at the Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games has been boosted by the support of the High Performance Sport NZ Innovation team and in-house Goldmine programme.
More Kiwi Athletes Ready to Win Medals in South Korea
Following on from New Zealand’s spectacular showing at the Olympic Winter Games, three more New Zealand athletes are ready to take to the slopes in South Korea. This time hunting kiwi medals in Para Alpine skiing and Para snowboarding at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games from 9 - 18 March.
High Performance Reconfirms Core Investment for 2018
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) today reconfirmed the $35 million core investment programme for 2018 announced last December as the organisation re-set for Tokyo 2020.
Michael Scott Appointed Chief Executive of High Performance Sport NZ
The Board of High Performance Sport NZ (HPSNZ) has appointed Michael Scott as its next Chief Executive. He replaces Alex Baumann, who departed HPSNZ last week after nearly six years at the helm.
New Investment Figures Announced as New Zealand Look Towards Tokyo 2020
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) today announced a $35 million core investment programme for 2017.
New Zealand Athletes Achieve Best Ever Performance at an Olympic Games
New Zealand athletes made history at the Rio Olympic Games winning 18 medals, a 38% increase on London 2012 and four above the Olympic target.
In the media
- History made as Sammie Maxwell wins Cross Country World Series title
- Stedman and Grimaldi win medals at Para Athletics World Champs
- World record and second gold for Aitchison at Para Athletics World Champs
- NZ Team name first eight for Milano Cortina
- Silver for Holly Robinson at Para Athletics World Championships
- Danielle Aitchison wins gold at World Para Athletics Championships
- Lisa Adams wins shot put gold at World Para Athletics Championships
- Cycling: Fisher-Black claims silver at UCI Road World Championships
- New Zealand Mixed Eight makes history at World Rowing Championships
- Second Silver for Leslie at World Para Swimming Championships