Olympics
Kiwi rowers turn water into gold
The New Zealand rowing contingent blitzed it on Friday with a gold in the single sculls for Emma Twigg - her first medal at her fourth games.
The men's eight glittered as well, taking out the top… Audio
Emma Twigg wins first medal in her fourth Olympics
It was fourth time lucky for New Zealand rower Emma Twigg, who has won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the women's single sculls.
RNZ's reporter, Clay Wilson, was at the race and spoke to Māni Dunlop… Audio
Fans thrilled at Emma Twigg gold
New Zealand has won their second gold of the Tokyo Olympics, after rower Emma Twigg crossing the line first in the women's single sculls.
RNZ's reporter, Kate Gregan was watching the event among… Audio
Emma Twigg's club captain elated after medal win
New Zealand has won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, with rower Emma Twigg crossing the line first in the women's single sculls
This is her fourth Olympic appearance, placing fourth in the past two Games.
…Could NZ add more gold to its medal tally?
It could be another golden day on the water for New Zealand today, with our rowers having several chances at a medal this afternoon.
First up is Emma Twigg in the women's single sculls at 12.33pm.
… Audio
Yachting coach: sailors aiming for repeat of Rio
From the Sea Forest Waterway to the Enoshima Yacht Harbour where over the weekend our sailors have high hopes for more gold. There have been a few hiccups along the way.. weather delays, poor starts… Audio
NZ mens, womens rowing eights both going for gold in Tokyo
We've got one gold in the bag already.. could there be more on the way today? All eyes will be on the rowing course in Tokyo as the New Zealand mens and womens eights go for gold this afternoon… Audio
NZ Olympic sailors fall into water and capsize on tough day in Tokyo
New Zealand sailors continue to have their issues at the Olympic regatta at Enoshima.
Olympics@Ryman employs new tech in competitive senior games
New technology has been employed to put together an Olympics for seniors in New Zealand and Australia. Ryman Healthcare is bringing together 12,500 residents across 42 villages to compete in the… Audio
Olympics Eventing: horses and riders well prepared
New Zealand's eventing team start their Olympic campaign in Tokyo today. Leading equestrian husband and wife duo Tim and Jonelle Price will be joined by games debutant Jesse Campbell. Maja Burry filed… Audio
While Olympics underway, Covid-19 cases surge in Japan
Joining Nathan Rarere from Japan is our correspondent John Matthews. Audio
Olympics: NZ in contention for more medals in Tokyo
In Tokyo several New Zealand athletes are circling the medal podium in contention for some bling to hang around their necks.
Our reporter Clay Wilson joins Lisa Owen from outside the canoe slalom… Video, Audio
Rowers Gowler, Prendergast back on water after winning gold
How do gold medal winning Olympic rowers celebrate? They get back on the water.
As rowing pair Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler brought home New Zealand's first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics… Video, Audio
Tokyo Olympics: Gold for New Zealand rowers
Rowers Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler have won New Zealand's first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics.
NZ's first Olympic gold secured
Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler just secured our first gold medal at the Olympics in Tokyo. Our reporter Maja Burry is there, she joins Jesse Mulligan. Audio
Fans go wild as New Zealand wins first Gold of Tokyo Olympics
New Zealand has just won its first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics, with rowing Pair Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast crossing the line just a few minutes ago.
Watching the race among throngs of… Audio
NZ rowers win first Gold of Tokyo Olympics
New Zealand has just won its first gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics, with rowing Pair Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast crossing the line just a few minutes ago.
Kerri Gowler races for the Aramoho… Audio
Tokyo Olympics: All Blacks Sevens claim second silver medal
The All Blacks Sevens claimed New Zealand's second silver medal of the 2020 Olympic Games yesterday evening in the final of the rugby sevens.
New Zealand lost 27-12 at Tokyo Stadium to the Fiji team… Audio
Fiji Sevens captain's mother says watching gold medal match was nerve wracking
The Fiji men's sevens team won gold last night beating New Zealand in the Olympics rugby sevens final in Tokyo - adding to the gold they won at Rio.
Fiji are undefeated in rugby sevens since it… Audio
Fiji Sevens win Gold to beat NZ, life changing for country
New Zealand has been denied its first gold medal of the Olympics ... but few would begrudge the Fijian sevens team's victory after their incredible performance last night, and at a time when their… Audio