Olympics

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.

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.

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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

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

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

Joining Nathan Rarere from Japan is our correspondent John Matthews. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hopes are high of continued success for our Olympic rowing teams over the next few days, after the Women's Double Sculls crew of Brooke Donoghue and Hannah Osbourne set the tone by winning Silver… Audio

Today US Gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the Olympic team final, saying she needed to prioritise her mental health. Psychologist Gary Hermansson talks to Jesse about the pressures on athletes. Audio

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Simone Biles shocked fans when she pulled out of the women's gymnastics team final, saying she needs to focus on her mental health.

The American athlete scored… Audio