Without any weight in the sled or anyone at the back to operate the brakes, Kris Horn reached a speed of around 120km/h during the terrifying minute-long run.
Other Sport
Mon, Jan 12
Such is Littler’s talent that many are already wondering whether he can challenge the 16 world titles collected by Phil Taylor, darts’ greatest ever player.
Sun, Jan 4
The result was widely expected, with the YouTuber a massive underdog going in.
December 20, 2025
Foreign fish and dirty water were no match for Dwane Herbert who became the first NZ man to get a medal at the Spearfishing World Championships.
December 6, 2025
Class rules for the next America's Cup state teams must have at least one female sailor on board, so the Kiwis secured an Olympic champion.
October 17, 2025
Sports Editor Abby Wilson on the Clevedon man's quest to go way past the current world record.
September 21, 2025
Snow Sport NZ's new facility will allow its winter sport athletes to train all year round.
September 10, 2025
Wellington-born Faith Ward has made history as the first New Zealander to be named on the famous Texas-based cheerleading team.
Entertainment
July 28, 2025
The 35-year-old told the crowds he felt "pretty good" taking the Welsh title in his first season.
July 24, 2025
The 16-year-old lowered his own national under-17 and under-18 1500m records with the performance during the Sound Running Sunset Tour in Los Angeles.
New Zealand
July 13, 2025
Her best Diamond League finish so far suggested she has more in the tank, as she ran over her current New Zealand record.
July 12, 2025
Porteous is New Zealand's most successful male snow sports athlete and leaves the sport as one of the most decorated halfpipe athletes in history.
June 16, 2025
Sport NZ launched Active Me Kia Tu with the Variety Children's Charity in 2021, helping 10,000 young Kiwis be active since, but a new financial backer is needed to keep it going.
Health
June 4, 2025
Kiwi rower speaks to 1News from his catamaran in the middle of one of the world's great oceans.
May 14, 2025
John Marrable has been defying the odds for nearly six decades and he’s far from finished.
April 20, 2025
Five-time Olympian and 2020 gold medallist Emma Twigg is enjoying the "BMX" version of rowing and wants to see the format take off.
April 4, 2025
New Zealand are sending 19 competitors to this year's games, and while they'll do their best to finish on the podium, it's not the main reason they're going.
February 10, 2025
More than 20 of the world’s best riders are locked in for the Natural Selection Bike.
January 15, 2025
"Thanks all the owners, trainers and public who have supported me over the past 30 years," said the champion NZ jockey on X.
December 27, 2024
Simon Child, widely recognised as one of the most prolific goal scorers in New Zealand hockey history, has officially announced his retirement.
November 19, 2024
The Vendee Globe has only been finished by 114 sailors in its entire history.
November 10, 2024
Legendary coach Arch Jelley has been awarded an Athletics New Zealand Life Membership in recognition of his monumental contributions to athletics.
October 31, 2024
This year, stage four of the eight-stage event will have some extra spice.
October 29, 2024
The relationship between the Auckland-based iwi and Team NZ has been 30 years in the making.
Te Ao Māori
October 23, 2024
Ally Wollaston fought off a star-studded field in the elimination race at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Denmark.
October 18, 2024
