Archer banned for two years after positive test for beta blocker
The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand has banned an archery athlete from all sport for two years after a positive anti-doping test for a banned beta blocker at the North…
Powerlifter gets anti-doping ban for Ritalin
A NZ powerlifter has been banned from all sport for two years after testing positive for Ritalin.
Our transition to the new integrity Commission
The way integrity is protected in our sporting community is changing – and Drug Free Sport New Zealand is an integral part of that.
Strict liability: Horror stories and staying safe
We share four tips for managing strict liability with stories from athletes who have been burnt, from the gymnast who didn’t check their meds to a British sprinter who lost…
Safeguarding anti-doping protections for recreational athletes
NZ's Sport Anti-Doping Rules have been updated to ensure continued protections for recreational athletes and appropriate rule violation processes for those competing at higher levels.
Rugby League player sanctioned for cocaine use
The Sports Tribunal has sanctioned a rugby league athlete for three months after a positive test for cocaine.