He's celebrated his 37th birthday by extending his lead to 29 seconds on stage 18 at the Giro d'Italia.

Local Filippo Zana powered to victory on the leg.

Three stages remain.

>> More Cycling News

Other Cycling News

18 May: Another top 10 stage result for New Zealand rider Laurence Pithie at cycling's Giro d'Italia

14 May: The moment a car crashes into a cyclist during the Championnats de Cyclisme de l'Avenir race

04 May: Kiwi cyclist Dion Smith has a key job in his return to his old team for his first Giro d'Italia this weekend

03 May: A greater sense of belonging for rising Kiwi cyclist Laurence Pithie as he prepares for his maiden grand tour event

27 Apr: A person has moderate injuries after a crash between a cyclist and a car on Great North Road in Auckland

17 Apr: A cyclist has critical injuries after a collision with a truck on Auckland's Dairy Flat Highway

15 Apr: Ellesse Andrews has collected victory in the keirin at the latest UCI Track Nations Cup round in Canada

Top Stories

RUGBY
A stunning effort from rising New Zealand middle-distance runner Maia Ramsden in the US this morning More...

BUSINESS
Softening performance in the property market - reflecting external factors at play More...

Today's News

Golf:
Americans Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa are tied for the lead after round three of the PGA Championship 12:47

Law and Order:
Police are urgently seeking sightings of missing South Auckland woman Milika 12:27

Accident and Emergency:
A renewed warning about e-scooter safety .. after an Australian man was hit and killed in Melbourne 11:06

Motorsports:
Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin's qualified second fastest for tomorrow's fast 12 phase of qualifying at the Indianapolis Grand Prix 10:46

Basketball:
The Taranaki Airs have cruised to a 108 to 70 win over the Manawatu Jets in basketball's NBL 10:26

Rugby:
A stunning effort from rising New Zealand middle-distance runner Maia Ramsden in the US this morning 10:06

International:
In the 'Nordic paradox', high rates of gender equality does not equal safety for women 9:56

Entertainment:
Melissa Joan Hart feels "really guilty" about taking Britney Spears out clubbing when she was underage 9:41

Health & Safety:
Kiwis are being urged to be prepared if their health suffers this winter 9:26

Motorsports:
Yet another milestone for reigning Formula One world champ Max Verstappen 9:26

News Search

Power Search