The NZ team in the sprint faced a very technical start where the tight alleyways, steps and artificial barriers made it difficult to get any rhythm. The courses then opened up with a long 1km route choice leg across town which Laura was very pleased to pick and execute well. Her exceptional 30th placing also […]

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

The first round of the 2026 IOF World Cup will be held in Ascona-Locano, Switzerland from24-26 April 2026. The programme will consist of a sprint, knock-out and sprint relay. New Zealand is entitled to enter up to 8 men and 8 women in all individual competitions andup to 4 teams in the sprint relay. Selection […]

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. […]

The ONZ Senior Selection Panel have named the following athletes to compete in WC3 in Uster, Switerland, September 26-28 2025 has now been finalised: Women Amber Riddle Laura Robertson Men Jakob Knoef Tim Robertson Will Tidswell

The ONZ Senior Selection Panel have named the following athletes to compete in WC3 in Uster, Switerland, September 26-28 2025: Women Amber Riddle Laura Robertson Men Jakob Knoef Tim Robertson Will Tidswell Team selections are subject to the ONZ Appeals Policy Under this policy: