Fans can send a personal message to New Zealand's athletes via their Olympic gear this year.

Snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and Freeski athlete Ben Barclay have been named Ngā Pou Hāpai (flag bearers) for the New Zealand Team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. The pair were formally announced as Ngā Pou Hāpai Tāne and Wahine by Chef de Mission Marty Toomey during a special team gathering at New Zealand Lodge in Livigno,

On Maui, Farrell became an accomplished skateboarder and surfer as a young boy. Hi-Tech Surf Sports on Maui started sponsoring him as a skateboarder at the age of 8 and he grew up routinely surfing noted local spots with Young and Lenny.

From Eileen Gu to rising stars these halfpipe skiers could dominate freeski competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Olympic rings are among the most recognizable logo in the world. But what do the five rings mean? You might be surprised to know the history.

Americans who top the podium at the Milan Cortina Games will be in line for a $37,500 bonus. Their competitors could collect as much as $800,000.

The 2026 Winter Olympics are beginning - NZ's Chef de Mission Marty Toomey joined D'Arcy Waldegrave for a chat about the event.