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Paris Games reboots Olympic brand, raising bar for LA
12 Aug 2024Just a few weeks ago, the chances of a successful Games in the City of Light seemed slim. But against all odds, the Olympics delivered.
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Horses axed from Olympic event after outcry
12 Aug 2024Equines will be replaced with obstacle courses in upcoming Games - but the change isn't to everyone's liking.
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USA top medal table after winning thrilling last gold
12 Aug 2024The United States snatched top spot on the Paris Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team earned a thrilling victory over France.
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The Covid Games - how the silent virus created a commotion that echoed around Paris
12 Aug 2024"It is not the Olympic I dreamed of but it has left me with so much Joy in my heart. I hope everyone enjoyed the show."
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Paris Olympic Games warms the hearts of seasoned golf pros
12 Aug 2024The Paris Olympics earned kudos among the golf pros before they resume their tour lives.
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Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold
12 Aug 2024The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan deployed her famous late kick to win the women's marathon at the Paris Olympics.
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It's been 'go go go every minute' - Covering the Paris Olympics
12 Aug 2024It's been tiring but inspirational to be working in the Games city, broadcaster Nathan Rarere says.
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OK, forget Paris - what about the 2028 Olympics?
11 Aug 2024Here's what we know currently about the forthcoming Games as the Olympic flag is handed over to the 2028 host city.
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Flagbearers named for Olympic closing ceremony
12 Aug 2024An eight-time champion and a new gold medallist will lead the team, as NZ celebrates its most successful Games ever.
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NZ cyclists take gold, bronze medals in final Olympic races
12 Aug 2024Cyclist Ellesse Andrews has won the women's sprints, while Ally Wollaston claimed bronze in the omnium. Follow RNZ's live updates.
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‘Couldn’t quite put the pressure on’ – Robertson reflects on shock All Black loss
11 Aug 2024Scott Robertson lamented his side's lack of finishing quality in their defeat at the hands of Argentina.
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Warriors' top eight hopes ended by Dolphins in NRL thriller
11 Aug 2024The Warriors fought back from 14 points down in a heartbreaking NRL golden point thriller against the Dolphins in Brisbane, to ultimately lose 34-32.
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Māori baseballer aims to be the first to play in the Major Leagues
11 Aug 2024In the little over a century that Major League Baseball has existed, no Māori New Zealander has ever featured in the competition.
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More Olympians say their medals are already tarnishing
10 Aug 2024British diver Yasmin Harper is joining Nyjah Huston in pointing out a problem with the Paris bronzes.
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Kerr cashes in with Olympic high jump gold
11 Aug 2024High jumper Hamish Kerr's historic Olympic gold medal comes with controversial prize money.
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The best photos from the final day of the Paris Games
12 Aug 2024Cyclists battled for gold and the women's marathon wound through the city. Here's all the action.
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As it happened: Warriors 32, Dolphins 34
11 Aug 2024Follow all the action from Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane.
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Who to watch on the final day of the Paris Olympics
11 Aug 2024The Games are coming to an end, but not without the chance for a few more medals. Here's the lowdown.
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All Blacks vow to be better: 'We'll look at ourselves hard in the mirror'
11 Aug 2024The All Blacks know they need to make a statement at Eden Park next Saturday.
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Watch: Hamish Kerr soars to gold after nerve-racking jump-off
11 Aug 2024Kerr beat American Shelby McEwen in a tense duel in front of a packed house at the Stade de France.
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Carrington's 8th gold: 'It's about meeting the moment'
11 Aug 2024Dame Lisa Carrington stands on the embankment talking media through the race of her life as if it were just another training run.
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All Blacks horror show: where it all went wrong
11 Aug 2024Analysis - Scott Robertson admitted the loss to the Pumas came down to a "a few key moments". Jamie Wall unpacks what they were. Video
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US women's football team wins fifth Olympic gold medal
11 Aug 2024The US claimed a record-extending gold medal in women's football after beating Brazil 1-0 in the final.
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No 'Miracle on the Seine' as US beat France for gold
11 Aug 2024The US men's basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal.
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