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

Update – The Senior Selection Panel and Board Executive Committee have approved the addition of both Renee Beveridge and Oliver Egan to the World Cup 1 Team. 31/3/2025 subject to ONZ’s appeal process. The Orienteering New Zealand Senior Selection Panel has named the following team to attend the Round One of the World Cup in Idre […]

The first round of the 2025 IOF World Cup will be held in Idre Fjäll, Sweden from 18-22 June 2025, and will consist of a long distance, middle distance and a relay.  New Zealand is entitled to enter up to 9 men and 9 women. Selection will be based on known form. All athletes interested […]