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Fencers win Ukraine's first gold medal at Paris Olympics
Going into the final leg, Olga Kharlan was thinking of Ukrainian troops fighting on the front lines as motivation. Then she heard the crowd chanting her name.
Mystics win ANZ Premership netball title by one point over Pulse
The Mystics have won back to back ANZ Premiership titles, with a dramatic last-ditch goal from Grace Nweke giving them a 54-53 win over the Pulse in Wellington.
ANZ Premiership Grand Final live updates: Pulse v Mystics
Follow RNZ's live blog for all the action from the TSB Arena in Wellington.
Waka to escort Team NZ at America's Cup
A crew from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will paddle Te Kawau in front of Team New Zealand, taking them to the start line before racing.
Purple reign - The colour that's captivating Olympic champs
In a departure from traditions, the track on which Olympic athletics champions are crowned in Paris is a vibrant purple.
Golf: American Schauffele, Spain's Rahm share lead before final round at Paris Games
Defending champion Xander Schauffele remains top of the men's Olympic golf leaderboard.
Athletes to watch at the Olympics on day nine
Cyclists and kayakers will serve up some thrilling competition. Here's who to look out for.
Competing couple keep contact to a minimum during Olympics
There will only be time for a text between Eliza McCartney and Lukas Walton-Keim as they start their competitions within 24 hours of each other.
Jamaican sprinter says security delay caused missed semi
Sprinting great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce missed her Olympic 100m semi-final after sustaining an injury in the warm-up after security delayed her stadium entry.
Does the Silver Ferns' roster need a shake-up?
Analysis - With the Netball World Cup three years away, Bridget Tunnicliffe looks at how many new faces might be injected into this year's Silver Ferns squad.
Live: Records and regret on day 8 of the Olympics
No medals for New Zealand at the athletics or swimming, but the plenty of success for other countries.
Swimming: Ledecky takes record ninth gold
The American champion tore up the record books again at the Paris Games by claiming a ninth career gold medal.
Algerian boxer Khelif eyes gold amid gender row
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she is proud for guaranteeing herself a medal amid a row over her eligibility for the Paris Games.
Emma Twigg takes rowing silver as athletics starts on struggle street
Emma Twigg brings home silver in the single sculls, while the athletics starts with a whimper for New Zealand's athletes. Audio
Pounamu pendants to remind NZ athletes of home
The entire New Zealand Olympic team will leave France with pounamu pendants to remind them of home.
Tennis: Zheng beats Vekic to win historic gold for China
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win an Olympic tennis singles gold medal when she beat Donna Vekic in a tense final.
In pictures: All the action from the Olympics, day 8
A silver medal for retiring Olympian Emma Twigg was among the highlights of day eight of the Games. Here are some of the best photos.
Hobbs 'had more to give' in 100m semi-final
An emotional Zoe Hobbs says she "let it go from the get-go".
30 minutes of misery for New Zealand athletics team
It was a procession of despair, disappointment and shattered dreams at Stade de France on Sunday.
Sam Whitelock: On retirement and rugby’s physical and mental toll
In his new autobiography, the now-retired Sam Whitelock reflects on his career which spanned the most successful modern All Blacks era. Audio