London Olympics 2012

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Strikes by train drivers and passport officials threaten major disruptions to the London Olympics, prompting the government to warn unions that they risked public anger if the industrial action went ahead.

Precious few people get to the Olympics, but the London Games will mark the ninth occasion David Gerrard has attended the world's premier sporting event. Reporter Adrian Seconi talks to the sports medicine expert.

No New Zealand diver qualified for the London Olympics, but former New Zealand representative Simon Latimer has a seat on the judging panel.

He has finally made it. Andrew McMillan will represent New Zealand at the London Olympics next month.

Olympic eventing hopeful Clarke Johnstone says it was "gutting" to learn he will have to wait another four years for a shot at glory.

Citius, Altius, Fortius. There will be few readers who do not recognise the motto of the modern Olympics. But it is doubtful that Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the man who is widely credited with founding the modern Olympic movement in 1894 - and giving us the above Latin phrase - would have realised at the time that "swifter, higher, stronger" would come to apply equally to the "business" of the Games.

Former Dunedin rider Greg Henderson completed a hat trick of good news yesterday with selection in the New Zealand road cycling team for the Olympics. Steve Hepburn caught up with Henderson yesterday as the biggest month of his life looms.

Otago sevens stars Kieran Moffat and Brad Weber will face a difficult choice if they reproduce their sevens form in the 15-man game.

It has been some sort of journey for Nicky Samuels, who has finally confirmed her place at the London Olympics after various health and selection issues. As our Olympic countdown continues, the Wanaka triathlete looks forward to London.

The Olympics involve pressure, lots of pressure. There is a lot at stake for the athletes and their sports.

Olympic organizers have some travel advice for the millions of people who work and live in London: Be patient. Have a beer. Work from home.

She already has two world titles to her name, but you get the impression Alison Shanks will not consider her work close to being done until she wins an Olympic medal. Continuing our countdown to London, Hayden Meikle speaks to the Otago cyclist.

Hamish bond (North End) and Fiona Bourke (University) are booked for the Olympics in London, while Fergus Fauvel (University) has a chance if the men's eight wins the qualifying regatta in Switzerland.

There could be a second Bond at the London Olympics. Alistair Bond is poised to join elder brother Hamish in the New Zealand rowing team.