Marathon runner Mel Brandon is back on track after a shock cancer diagnosis
With three children relying on her, inspirational marathoner Mel put a survival plan in motion
Javelin Olympian Tori Peeters’ sporty love story
After the Paris Olympics, she and Cam have a wedding to plan!
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Kiwi kayakers Anne Cairns and Carl Barnes’ love story
Anne and Carl have beaten the odds to take their relationship to Tokyo
Kiwi soldier Ryan Buchanan is battling terminal cancer but has his sights set on the Invictus Games 2020
Knowing Ryan’s competitive spirit, Tomina signed her brother up for the Games, which has given him a new lease of life.
The formidable Kiwi policewoman whose job it is to protect Jacinda Ardern
For this high achiever, putting in the hard yards is a necessary sacrifice to make her dreams come true.
Teen discus thrower Connor Bell reveals how bullies fuelled his Olympic dream
The schoolboy’s taking the discus world by storm and has even been mentored by Dame Valerie Adams.
The husband-and-wife army captains fighting for their son’s life
Laura and Tane North are walking 700km from Wellington to Auckland to raise funds for their son who has microcephaly and an undiagnosed genetic condition.
Tall Ferns star Penina Davidson shares her ongoing battle with bipolar disorder
"That cavalier 'she'll be right' attitude just doesn't hack it any more," she says. "The more open I am, the more people, I hope, will talk about it."
Turning old into gold – how I became a world track star at 87
''Some of the gym-goers sometimes comment, 'If I reach your age, I hope I'm in the same situation,''' she smiles.
The inspirational visually impaired Kiwi couple who take on marathons together
''I can't think of anything that's as tough but also so incredibly rewarding.''