New Zealand produced one of its strongest ever sprint campaigns at the 2026 World Orienteering Championships in Italy. Across six days of racing in the streets, stairways and hills of Genoa, the team demonstrated speed and tactical excellence against the world’s best, finishing the championships with growing confidence for future international campaigns. Sprint qualification opening eventThe championships […]

Following an appeal being upheld, an independent selection panel was convened to reselect the Men’s team for World Cup 3. In accordance with the ONZ Appeals Policy, the reselections are a result of an Appeals Panel decision approved by the Board and are therefore final and binding and not subject to appeal by any athlete. […]

Update 29/3/26 – The Senior Selection Panel has approved the addition of Zefa Fa’avae and Felix Hunt to the team. The Orienteering New Zealand Senior Selection Panel has named the following athletes to attend Round 2 of the Orienteering World Cup in Skara-Lidköping, Sweden from 28-31 May 2026. Women Rachel Baker, Wellington Georgia Lindroos, Auckland […]

The Orienteering New Zealand Senior Selection Panel has named the following athletes to attend Round 1 of the Orienteering World Cup in Locarno Ascona, Switzerland, from 24-26 April 2026. Women Laura Robertson, Hutt Valley Penelope Salmon, Auckland Men Ed Cory-Wright, Peninsula and Plains Tommy Hayes, Auckland Teams are subject to the ONZ Appeals Policy

he Kiwi team gathered in Uster, located in the canton of Zürich in northeastern Switzerland, for the final World Cup of the year. The event started with the sprint which was also a qualifier for the Knockout. It was a strong performance by Laura and Tim Robertson which secured their spots in the knockout stage. […]

This is the 7th time that orienteering is represented in the 12th edition of The World Games. In 2025, 80 athletes from 24 Federations participated, assisted by 32 team coaches. The IOF with IWGA and local organisers worked extensively on providing well-organised, exciting competitions. Middle event  |  Friday 8 August – Racing in 35°C heat  After a spectacular opening […]