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Lisa Carrington's first concern: Colin
6 Aug 2021With all the pressure of her epic Olympic Games schedule, paddler Lisa Carrington thinks of home, and one bright-eyed supporter.
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New Zealand breaks record, takes highest ever medal tally at Olympics
6 Aug 2021The New Zealand Olympic team has collected 19 medals at the Tokyo Games - a new record - and there might be more to come.
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Tokyo Olympics: Lisa Carrington's brother on her success
6 Aug 2021The brother of New Zealand's most celebrated Olympic medallist Lisa Carrington says she's represented strong Māori women on the world stage and "cleaned up" at the Olympics. Audio
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Double cycling silver for New Zealand
6 Aug 2021Ellesse Andrews and Campbell Stewart have both stood on the second step of the podium on day four of the Olympic track cycling programme.
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Willis misses semifinal spot
6 Aug 2021Nick Willis has finished ninth in his fifth Olympic 1500m semi-final at his fifth consecutive Olympics at the Tokyo Games.
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Tokyo Olympics Day 13: As it happened
5 Aug 2021Ellesse Andrews has won silver in the women's track cycling keirin event final while injury replacement Campbell Stewart secured silver in the men's omnium event.
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Tokyo Olympics: Carrington wins gold to make history
5 Aug 2021Lisa Carrington has become New Zealand's most successful Olympian ever after winning the K1 500m gold medal in Tokyo.
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Tokyo Olympics: Tom Walsh wins bronze in shot put
5 Aug 2021Tom Walsh has won a bronze medal in the Olympic shot put final, replicating his success in Rio in 2016.
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Outstanding women stamp their class on Tokyo Olympics
5 Aug 2021Comment: Sometimes it's important to try and watch sport through a child's eyes. When your hobby becomes your profession, it's hard not to lose some of the joy.
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Ko edges inside top-10 after two rounds
5 Aug 2021Rio Olympics silver medallist Lydia Ko has edged up the standings at the Tokyo Games women's golf tournament with a 4-under par second round at the Kasumigaseki Country Club.
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Gate breaks collarbone in crash
5 Aug 2021New Zealand cyclist Aaron Gate will miss the remainder of the Tokyo Olympics.
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Sealed with a kiss: Tom Walsh's dad's hopes resting on a medal
5 Aug 2021Peter Walsh is hoping for two kisses from his wife, Karen, today when his son Tom takes centre spot in the shot put throwing circle. Audio
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Tokyo Olympics Day 13: Who to watch
5 Aug 2021Carrington and Regal are on the hunt for another medal, Walsh and Gill to take on shot put final and Ko will tee off for round two of the women's golf event.
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Former Black Sticks coach in another Olympic final
5 Aug 2021A New Zealander is endeavouring to guide Belgium to its first Olympic gold in hockey and just its fourth medal of the Tokyo Games. Audio
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'I'll be honest, I've done a few push-ups' - From Toyko to MIQ for Olympian Bond
5 Aug 2021After a stunning run at Tokyo's Olympics, Hamish Bond is taking time in MIQ to relax and think about what's next. Audio
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Unitards to period-proof tights; brands embrace women's sportswear revolution
Women have fought long and hard for the right to choose what they wear when they compete at the Olympics, and at the Tokyo Games more athletes and fans are speaking out and taking action.
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Geoffrey Miller: NZ’s Olympic-sized relationship with Japan may be about to change
6 Aug 2021Analysis - As the Tokyo Olympics come to an end, Geoffrey Miller analyses the state of New Zealand's wider relationship with Japan - and says that a very successful partnership may be about to become…
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Tokyo Olympics: Georgia's Talakhadze breaks world record to conquer men's super heavyweight class
5 Aug 2021New Zealand's David Liti comes fifth as Georgia smashes all competitors in Olympic weight class.
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Tokyo Olympics: Canadian De Grasse ends long wait for gold
5 Aug 2021After battling illness and defeat, 26-year-old Andre De Grasse runs to the finish.
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No medals for New Zealand on day 12
5 Aug 2021A day of near-misses for the New Zealand team at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics Day 12: As it happened
4 Aug 2021After narrowly missing out on a place in the gold medal ride at the Olympic velodrome last night, the NZ men's team pursuit lost out on bronze. Look back at the action from day 12 of the Tokyo…
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Olympic silver medallists looking to recharge
4 Aug 2021Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are "pretty knackered" and are looking forward to some time away from sailing before considering a fourth Olympic campaign. Audio
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Tokyo Olympics Day 12: Who to watch
4 Aug 2021Lydia Ko tees off for the first time at Tokyo 2020, Lisa Carrington chases another medal in K1 500m heats and Liti tcompetes in men's weightlifting.
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Tom Walsh: 'It took a few years off my life'
4 Aug 2021New Zealand shot-putter Tom Walsh was given a fright before he qualified for his final at the Tokyo Olympics.
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