Olympics
The Rest is History: Surfing in New Zealand
Surfing is one of six sports that made their debut at the Olympics this year, along with softball, baseball, sport climbing, skateboarding and karate as the Games looked to capture a new youth market… Audio
New Zealand Olympians rack up more Tokyo medals
It's a big day for New Zealand Olympians in Tokyo today from Lisa Carrington's latest gold medal in the canoeing to Ellesse Andrew's silver in the keirin cycling event. Karyn Hay crosses to RNZ's Maja… Audio
Broken collar bone, no medal for cyclist Aaron Gate after crash
A nasty crash at the Olympic velodrome has left NZ track cyclist Aaron Gate with a broken collar bone, burns and without a medal in Tokyo.
The men's pursuit team were in a strong position in the race… Video, Audio
Another stunning day in Tokyo for NZ - latest details
Lisa Carrington has become New Zealand's most successful Olympian, adding another gold medal - tohutoa - to her haul today.
She's won the K1 500m to claim her third Olympic gold medal of these Games.
…Timaru Boys PE teacher Gavin Miller applauds former student Tom Walsh
Our South Island reporter Tim Brown and cameraman Nate McKinnon shot around Tom's old haunts this afternoon.
They caught up with his former PE teacher and coach Gavin Miller at Timaru Boys.
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'Really happy' shot put champ Tom Walsh celebrates Olympics bronze
Tom Walsh - the builder from Timaru - is now the proud owner of two Olympic bronze medals.
Walsh heaved a 22.47 throw to put himself on the podium, alongside Americans Ryan Crouser and Joe Kovacs.
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Powerhouse shot putter Tom Walsh hauls in bronze at Tokyo
Tom Walsh bagged his second bronze medal in consecutive Olympic Games in the panga mataa - the shot put.
Walsh trailed two Americans but managed to get himself onto the podium with a monster 22.47… Video, Audio
Wāhine toa Lisa Carrington, NZ's most decorated Olympian
Wahine toa Lisa Carrington is New Zealand's most decorated Olympic athlete.
The paddler pushed through the pain barrier to win her third gold of these Games, bringing her career medal total to six -… Video, Audio
The latest from the Olympics and an overview
Newsroom's LockerRoom Editor, Suzanne McFadden, talks to Jesse about Lisa Carrington's medal prospects today and where that will leave her in our sporting history. Audio
Lisa Carrington and Caitlin Regal prepare for final kayaking race
Aotearoa's golden girls on the water - Lisa Carrington and Caitlin Regal - are in line for another medal. We're moments away from the first of the Women's K1 500-metre semi-final sprint. RNZ sports… Audio
Midday Sports News for 5 August 2021
Lisa Carrington starts her quest for a third medal in Tokyo. Audio
UK correspondent Harriet Line
UK correspondent Harriet Line joins Kathryn to talk about how 16 and 17-year-olds will be offered the Covid vaccine after experts recommended expanding eligibility. The UK's travel traffic light… Audio
Tokyo Olympics: Kiwis back in NZ with gold in tow
Many of New Zealand's star athletes have returned from Tokyo with Olympic gold in tow and are waiting to be reunitied with proud family and friends after they're released from quarantine.
Kiwi rowing… Audio
No medals for New Zealand on day 12
A day of near-misses for the New Zealand team at the Tokyo Olympics.
Tom Walsh's dad expecting kisses from wife for shotput medal
Peter Walsh is hoping for two kisses from his wife Karen today when son Tom takes centrespot in the shotput throwing circle. There were bleary eyes across New Zealand after red flags were raised on… Audio
Kiwi Shane McLeod in hunt for medal as coach of Belgium hockey
Not all New Zealanders in Tokyo are with the New Zealand team - many are plying their trades elsewhere. Kiwi Shane McLeod is the head coach of Belgium's mens hockey team, a role that he also held at… Audio
Mind Games
How do you get in the zone to achieve your very best in an activity? And does a cheering crowd help? This week, two stories about the psychology of performance - the advantages of being at home, and… Audio
'We gave it our all' - Burling, Tuke reflect on Tokyo Olympics
"We gave it our all, and we definitely don't hold any regrets," silver medal winning sailor Peter Burling says, dscribing the bittersweet feeling of coming second in the 49er.
Burling and sailing… Video, Audio
Carrington back on water - latest from Tokyo Olympics
In Tokyo, after winning two gold medals yesterday, canoe sprint paddler Lisa Carrington was back on the water today.
Carrington won gold in the K1 200m yesterday and then just over an hour later… Video, Audio
Our Changing World - Home Game Advantage
Research from the University of Canterbury is looking at how crowds and match officials can influence the ‘home game advantage’. But if crowds help you win, what happens in these Covid times when… Audio