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21 March 2024

Our transition to a 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.
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12 February 2024

Strict liability: Horror stories and staying safe

From the gymnast who didn’t check their meds to a British sprinter whose contaminated supplement lost their team Olympic silver, we share some strict liability horror stories and key advice to help athletes stay safe.
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11 January 2024

Safeguarding anti-doping protections for recreational athletes

Read about changes to the 2024 Sports Anti-Doping Rules that will continue to protect reduced consequences for those playing sport at lower levels, while ensuring that athletes competing at high levels are held to an appropriate standard.
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A kid leaps through the air to score a try in ripper rugby, flanked by two opponents who are grasping his rippons. Spectators watch on the background, standing behind a wire fence.

27 November 2023

Nurturing champions

But there’s heaps whānau can do to help shape the future of their young athletes and guide them towards a path of integrity, respect, fair play and inclusion. This blog post shows you how.
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13 September 2023

Sharing education innovations in Singapore

We advocate for high and consistently applied standards in anti-doping education. That's why we shared our education practice and innovations in Singapore.
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07 August 2023

Four surprising anti-doping facts

Anti-doping rules apply to us all. Find out what that means.
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31 July 2023

Second doping ban for NZ powerlifter

The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand has banned a powerlifter from all sport for seven years for anabolic steroids - the athlete's second doping ban.
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18 July 2023

Anti-Doping Rules and Rule Violations Explained

Ever wondered about anti-doping rules in sport? This is a great place to start to find out the essentials about the rules protecting sport and how they apply to you.
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