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Beamish Back On Track In Stockholm
Monday, 8 June 2026, 7:39 am | Athletics New Zealand
Beamish’s result also brings his 8:09.64 NZ and Oceania record into view, as the Kiwi’s early-season form continues on a strong trajectory. More >>
Imogen Ayris Flies To 4.81m
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 8:00 am | Athletics New Zealand
Ayris took three attempts to clear 4.71m, before progressing to 4.81. She required all three attempts at 4.81 before clearing the bar on her final attempt. More >>
Eliza McCartney Kicks Off International Season In Rome
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 11:38 am | Athletics New Zealand
McCartney will be joined by Olivia McTaggart in the women’s pole vault, with both women lining up against a quality field. Nina Kennedy, the 2024 Olympic champion and winner of last week’s Rabat Diamond League, will enter as a strong favourite. More >>
Ayris Flies To Second In Rabat
Monday, 1 June 2026, 9:32 am | Athletics New Zealand
It was Ayris’s best Diamond League finish of her career and her first time on the podium. Her previous top placing came at this meet in 2025 where she finished in 4th. More >>
Eugene Bound: Kiwi Trio Named For World U20 Championships
Friday, 29 May 2026, 3:39 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The Championships will be held at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon from 5–9 August 2026. More >>
Five Kiwis Set For Rabat As Beamish Eyes World Champs Rematch
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 11:21 am | Athletics New Zealand
Rabat is the third leg of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season, athletics' premier global circuit, spanning 15 meetings across four continents before concluding at the series final in Brussels in September. More >>
Gill & Hobbs Win Gold At Oceania Championships
Friday, 22 May 2026, 11:51 am | Athletics New Zealand
Walsh returns to international outdoor competition for the first time since making history at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland in March, where he claimed his fourth world indoor title and a record-breaking seventh medal More >>
Gill & Hobbs Win Gold At Oceania Championships
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 11:26 am | Athletics New Zealand
Gold medal performances came thick and fast, led by Hobbs on the track and Jacko Gill in the senior men’s shot put, while Ben Bidois claimed victory in the senior men’s 1500m. More >>
Record Team Heads To 2026 Oceania Athletics Championships
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 8:30 am | Athletics New Zealand
New Zealand will field its largest ever team at the Oceania Athletics Championships, with 147 athletes set to compete in Darwin from 18–23 May. More >>
Olympic Champion To Run Red Stag Rotorua Marathon
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 12:51 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Francis, who, with partner Lucy Spoors, dethroned the reigning Olympic champion Romanians in the women's double sculls final in Paris, is lining up for the 42.2km Red Stag Rotorua Marathon. More >>
Danielle Aitchison Breaks 100m T36 World Record
Sunday, 12 April 2026, 5:16 am | Athletics New Zealand
Aitchison won the race with a performance that was 103.40% of the previous world record. More >>
Historic First Team Selected For World Athletics Relays
Friday, 10 April 2026, 12:46 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The selected team comprises Zoe Hobbs, Tiaan Whelpton, Brooke Somerfield, Lex Revell-Lewis, Jorja Gibbons and Hayato Yoneto. They’re supported by a travelling squad of Georgia Hulls, Shay Veitch, and Samantha Lathwood. More >>
Sam Ruthe Headlines 12-Strong Initial Selections For 2026 World U20 Championships
Monday, 30 March 2026, 8:31 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The World Athletics U20 Championships is a key stepping stone to senior representation and a significant opportunity for Kiwi athletes to compete on the world stage. More >>
Imogen Ayris Wins Bronze
Monday, 23 March 2026, 8:54 am | Athletics New Zealand
The only two athletes over 4.80 were Molly Caudrey (GBR) and Tina Sutej (SLO). Caudrey eventually winning the outright title, with a 4.85 clearance to defend her title from 2025. More >>
Tom Walsh Wins Fourth Historic World Title
Monday, 23 March 2026, 8:36 am | Athletics New Zealand
Walsh has made athletics history, winning his fourth World Athletics Indoor Championships bringing his tally of indoor medals to seven. No other man has won this title more than three times. (Photo/Aaron Bui, Athletics NZ) In claiming this title, ... More >>
Tiaan Whelpton Breaks Gus Nketia’s NZ Indoor 60m Record
Saturday, 21 March 2026, 5:51 am | Athletics New Zealand
Whelpton returns this morning at 8:16 AM NZT in the 60m semi finals, where he will bid for a berth in the 60m finals. More >>
Top Kiwi Names Headline NZ Team For 2026 Oceania Athletics Champs
Wednesday, 18 March 2026, 1:24 pm | Athletics New Zealand
The championships will be held at Arafura Stadium, Darwin, Australia, from the 18th to the 23rd of May 2026. Leading the team is a strong contingent of experienced international athletes More >>
Beamish, Walsh, & McCartney Headline 13Strong NZ Team For World Indoor Championships
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 8:26 pm | Athletics New Zealand
New Zealand fans can watch live and free on World Athletics+ from 20–22 March (free with account registration). More >>
Sam Ruthe Places Final Jewel In U20 Records Crown
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:45 pm | Athletics New Zealand
Ruthe’s time puts him at 17th all time globally for the U18 3000m and 4th for the U18 3000m indoors. More >>
Imogen Ayris Clears Lifetime Best Of 4.76m In France
Monday, 23 February 2026, 9:31 am | Athletics New Zealand
Ayris cleared 4.76m on her final attempt at the height. The overjoyed kiwi took one attempt at the next height in the progression 4.82m before retiring from the competition. More >>
