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What exactly are the Phryges, the Paris Olympic mascots?
Unlike most other Olympic mascots in recent years, they aren't recognisably humanoid or animal.
Why this Olympics opening is set to be most unique and riskiest ever
The opening ceremony for the Paris games promises to be the most spectacular ever attempted - but comes with complications.
New Zealand's Olympic flagbearers named as Canada spies victory
Jo Aleh and Aaron Gate are named New Zealand's Olympic flagbearers in a rousing ceremony at New Zealand House on the Champs-Élysées. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 26 July 2024
On today's episode, we talk with Rawiri Waretini-Karena was in institutional care for 11 years and was later convicted of murder on the release of the report into abuse in state care, information has… Audio
All Blacks Sevens' medal hopes dashed by South Africa
The All Blacks Sevens' hopes of a Paris Olympics gold medal are gone, after they were beaten by South Africa 14-7 in the quarter-finals.
Olympic Games: The champions who fell short
The Detail - The anguish, frustration, and feeling of unfinished business when highly-driven athletes come fourth at an Olympic Games.
NRL Warriors v Tigers: What you need to know
All the information about tonight's must-win game.
Tactix take on Mystics in elimination final in Christchurch
The Tactix host the defending champion Mystics in the elimination final in Christchurch. Sports journalist Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Canadian spying not first time spy tactics have been used against NZ
The Canadian's Olympic drone scandal has shocked many, but this isn't the first time they've used spy tactics on a New Zealand sports team in an international competition. Paralympic gold medallist… Audio
Sports News for 26 July 2024
The All Blacks Sevens hopes of winning Olympic gold are over after suffering a shock 14-7 loss to South Africa in the quarter-finals in Paris. Audio
Esteban Ocon joins Haas F1 team
French driver Esteban Ocon will become the first Formula One grand prix winner to race for Haas, from next season.
World champion aiming for something special in Paris pool
The Dunedin swimmer heads to the Games with renewed confidence ready to square off against the world's superstars.
'It's been incredible': Gymnast swaps green and gold leotard for black
After a career representing Australia, Georgia-Rose Brown got "goosebumps" when she linked up with her fellow Kiwis in Paris for the first time.
Aaron Gate on honour of being NZ flagbearer at Olympic opening ceremony
New Zealand's other flagbearer is Aaron Gate. He couldn't attend the naming ceremony in Paris because he's going through his final preparations in Switzerland. Gate spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Jo Aleh and Aaron Gate named as NZ flag bearers for Olympic opening ceremony
Track cyclist Aaron Gate, and sailor Jo Aleh have been named as New Zealand's flagbearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, which will happen Saturday morning New Zealand time. Nathan Rarere… Audio
Sports News for 26 July 2024
The Football Ferns chances of reaching fallen to a 2-1 loss to Canada in their opening game at the Paris Olympics after a buildup dominated by a spying scandal. Audio
Early Sports Chat for 26 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter. Audio
Canada beat Football Ferns amid spying scandal
Defending champions Canada have beaten New Zealand 2-1 in their Paris Olympics opening game, overshadowed by a spying scandal that has engulfed the women's tournament.
NZ names Olympic opening ceremony flagbearers
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailor Jo Aleh have been named as New Zealand's flagbearers for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. Audio
Sports News for 26 July 2024
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailor Jo Aleh have been named the New Zealand flag bearers at the Paris Olympics. Audio
