Drug Free Sport New Zealand starts proceedings against multiple athletes
Dozens of athletes, from weekend club players and upwards have been identified as having interacted with an online steroid operation run through the website Clenbuterol NZ.
Six Anti-Doping Highlights for 2018
In 2018, there are a number of changes that athletes need to be aware of, and two of the main changes are highlighted below.
Cyclist found to have committed further doping violation
The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand has found cyclist Karl Murray committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) after testing positive for clenbuterol, an anabolic agent.
2018 Prohibited List
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced updates to the Prohibited List (the List), which will come into effect on 1 January 2018.
Off-the-shelf supplements purchased in NZ found to contain banned substances
A study has revealed at least six supplements on sale here and in Australia contain steroids not declared on their labels.
Cannabis use leads to six-month bans for two players
Two rugby league players have been handed a six-month ban from all sport by the Sports Tribunal of New Zealand after testing positive for cannabis.