Olympics
NZ Chef de Mission Nigel Avery on Olympic success
A glittering end to the games means New Zealand will return home with a record number of gold medals. Chef de Mission of the New Zealand team Nigel Avery spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ally Wollaston wins bronze in omnium
Cyclist Ally Wollaston claimed a bronze in the women's omnium overnight. Ally Wollaston spoke to New Zealand's reporters in Paris after the event. Audio
Hamish Kerr wins high jump gold
New Zealand's performance in field events was one of the standout areas for New Zealand. Hamish Kerr who won the marquee event the high jump, spoke to Felicity Reid in Paris. Audio
NZ to bring home 10 gold medals from Paris games
New Zealand has had its most successful Olympic Games ever, winning 10 gold medals and 20 in total during the Paris Games. Barry Guy and Felicity Reid spoke to Guyon Espiner from Paris. Audio
Ellesse Andrews' parents on daughters two Olympic gold medals
New Zealand track cyclist Ellesse Andrews has again been crowned with gold on the final day of the Olympics. Jon Andrews, Ellesse's father and coach, and mum Angela are in Paris and spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Paris Olympics draws to an end
The Paris Olympics closing ceremony has just begun. Eight-time Olympic champion Dame Lisa Carrington and gold medallist Finn Butcher will carry the New Zealand flag. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen… Audio
NZ bringing home record 10 gold medals from Paris games
New Zealand has enjoyed it's most successful Olympic Games with a record 10 gold medals over the past fortnight in Paris. Ben Strang takes a look back at two and a bit weeks of sporting action. Audio
Lydia Ko claims gold in women's golf
On Saturday, Kiwi golfer Lydia Ko completed her set of Olympic medals with a gold, adding to her silver from Rio and bronze from Tokyo. Bill Jones is the captain of the Pupuke Golf Club, where Lydia… Audio
Sports Minister Chris Bishop on Olympic funding
New Zealand will leave the Olympic games at 12th on the medal table, with ten golds, seven silver and two bronze medals. Sports and Recreation Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Paris NZ's most successful ever Olympics
New Zealand has had its most successful Olympic Games ever, winning 10 gold medals and 20 in total during the Paris Games. The 10 golds surpasses the 8 won at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, and the 20… Audio
Sport NZ boss pleased with medal tally from Paris 2024
We've had our most successful Olympics ever - but what does Sport NZ's CEO Raelene Castle reckon? She talked with First Up's Jimmy Ellingham Audio
Triple gold for NZ with Lydia Ko, Hamish Kerr, and Dame Lisa Carrington
New Zealand uniforms are now black, white and gold after Dame Lisa Carrington, Lydia Ko and Hamish Kerr win gold medals on a thrilling day of Olympic action. Audio
Online misinformation, real world damage
A rancorous debate over an Olympic boxer and violent riots in the UK both trace back to rampant misinformation online - and one social media platform in particular.
Lydia Ko Wins Gold
Golfer Lydia Ko has bagged Olympic gold in Paris and qualified for the LPGA Hall of Fame. RNZ's Barry Guy caught up with her after her win. Audio
Dame Lisa gets 7th Olympic gold, and Maddi Wesche's silver stunner
Dame Lisa Carrington teams with Alicia Hoskin to win her 7th Olympic gold medal, while Maddi Wesche stunned the field for silver in the shot put. Audio
Olympics update with Felicity Reid
RNZ sports reporter Felicity Reid calls in from Paris to update on New Zealand's Olympic performance. Audio
Sports Minister Chris Bishop on Olympic medals
It's been raining medals for the New Zealand Olympians in Paris. Sports minister Chris Bishop spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Double gold in Paris in kayaking and track cycling
New Zealand wins double gold overnight, in the K4 500m on the water, and Ellesse Andrews dominated the women's keirin. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 August
On today's episode, Ellesse Andrews won the women's Keirin at the velodrome in a dominant final performance, taking gold, and the K4 500m team also won gold overnight, Nathan Rarere brings us the… Audio
Ben Strang with the best stories of the Olympic games
The Paris Olympics are almost at an end, with the closing ceremony coming up on Monday. Ben Strang looks back at all the best stories of the Olympic games. Audio
