Athletes from two of the country's most successful Olympic sports have launched landmark employment proceedings against High Performance Sport NZ.
The group includes more than 60 rowers and cyclists, who want better rights for athletes, improved well-being and financial stability.
It is understood the athletes want to be considered as employees rather than contractors.
Rowing great Mahe Drysdale is spearheading the newly formed athlete union - the Athletes Cooperative - who are behind the case. We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid.
