Photo: Getty ImagesSex, lies, bullying and alcohol all played a part in the wheels coming off Cycling New Zealand's high performance track programme, an independent review has found. A culture of bullying, poor behaviour, lack of accountability and an inappropriate relationship all existed within a dysfunctional high performance programme at Cycling New Zealand an independent review has found. High Performance Sport New Zealand was aware of the issues but placed too much trust in Cycling New Zealand management to resolve the issues. The report was critical of the performance of Cycling New Zealand chief executive Andrew Matheson who is now on leave. "The behaviour that the report confirms took place within the Cycling NZ HP programme has absolutely no place in high performance sport in New Zealand.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 14, 2018 23:47 UTC