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Eliza McCartney, Olivia McTaggart and Imogen Ayris in final
The pole vaulting trio of Eliza McCartney, Olivia McTaggart and Imogen Ayris will chase Olympic glory, with all three in the Games final. The women's team pursuit are also on track for gold at the… Audio
'She can really annoy me at times': Sibling rivalry at Paris Games
An Auckland-based brother and sister are flying the flag for Samoa in the canoe events. Audio
Have people caught the Olympic fever?
While last night's duo canoe effort may not have been our proudest sporting moment - there have been plenty of other highlights, both expected and unexpected, from the Paris Games. Visual journalist… Video, Audio
Olympics: Kiwi canoe pair show dismal display in men's 500m
It will go down as one of the most embarassing moments in New Zealand Olympic history. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about the kiwi pair Max Brown and Grant Clancy etching themsleves… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 7th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith talk about the Olympics C2 race... Audio
Olympics 2024: What to watch on day 12 of the Paris Games
Dame Lisa Carrington is out on the water again, three Kiwis, including Eliza McCartney, are in the women's pole vault final, while golfer Lydia Ko begins her Paris campaign.
Midday Sports News for 7 August 2024
High jumper Hamish Kerr is ready to engage in a mental battle with himself when his Olympic campaign begins in Paris tonight. Audio
All Blacks v Argentina: A ‘clean slate’ for both sides
All Black vice captain Jordie Barrett hopes the team can evolve their combinations at Sky Stadium this weekend.
Boxer at centre of gender dispute wins Olympics semi-final
Imane Khelif, the boxer at the centre of a gender dispute, has won her way through to Paris Olympics welterweight women's final.
Kayakers, team pursuit cyclists well placed for medals
Dame Lisa Carrington is leading the charge in the kayaking, and the track cyclists are in rapid form. Audio
Greek athlete ejected from Games over failed drug test
Pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak has been provisionally suspended ahead of the medal round in which three Kiwis have qualified.
Shooting great Donna Wilkins appointed Tactix head coach
The former Silver Ferns shooter is returning to her Canterbury roots.
Equestrian governing body finds blue horse tongues
The equestrian governing body in charge of Olympic riding in Versailles has found pictures of horses with blue tongues caused by oxygen shortage during dressage competition.
US turns on razzle dazzle to blow past Brazil into semi-finals
The United States turned on the style but never got out of first gear, steamrolling past Brazil 122-87 and into the Paris Olympics semi-finals.
14-year-old leads new generation of skateboarders at Olympics
Fourteen-year-old Arisa Trew leads a pack of teenagers who sweep the podium for the Olympics women's park skateboarding.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August
On today's episode, Dana Johannsen brings us the latest from the Paris Olympics, and we hear from New Zealand's newest gold medallist Finn Butcher. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as… Audio
No more ink for Lydia Ko
Not even a gold medal in Paris is likely to persuade Lydia Ko to get another tattoo.
NZ Olympic climber to meet world record holder - much to his surprise
In a 5.2 second race, Julian David has set himself up for a clash with the world's fastest speed climber . Audio
Sports News for 7 August 2024
Dame Lisa Carrington says pacing herself will be key to adding to her Olympic gold medal will be the key to adding to Olympic career haul of gold medals. Audio
The athletes serving looks at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Bougie custom nails, relaxed street styles, personalised hair and makeup trends are all the rage.