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In pictures: Day 2 at the Paris Olympics
From surfing to swimming to sailing, here are some of the highlights from the second day of the competition.
'Disappointing' Canadian drone scandal has overshadowed New Zealand's Olympic campaign
The chef de mission says the Football Ferns players and staff are focusing on the games. Audio
Triathlon medal prospect concerned about current in River Seine
Hayden Wilde says its as much of an issue as the water quality, after a training in the river was cancelled. Audio
Changes to the All Blacks championship squad announced
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named his squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. Former All Black Ant Strachan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Athletes to look out for on day 3 of the Olympics
Our athletes are gunning for glory in mountain biking, sailing and women's rugby sevens. Here's who to watch.
Sports News for 29 July 2024
New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt says he's gutted with his sixth place finish in the 400m individual medley at the Paris Olympics, believing he could have gone faster in the final. Audio
Sports News for 29 July 2024
New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt has finished sixth in the men's 400m individual medley at the Paris Olympics. Audio
Russell loses Belgian GP win over car weight issue, Hamilton new winner
Mercedes driver George Russell has been disqualified and lost his Belgium Grand Prix win, after his car was found to be underweight.
Stokes hits record fifty as England crush Windies to sweep series
Captain Ben Stokes butchered the West Indies bowling attack to lead England to a crushing 10-wicket win in the final test at Edgbaston.
Canada withholds funding for officials after drone scandal
Sport Canada is withholding the salaries of women's soccer coach Bev Priestman and other officials following the Olympic drone scandal.
Early Sports Chat for 29 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Sports News for 29 July 2024
World Champion swimmer Lewis Clareburt has qualified sixth equal fastest for this morning's final of the 400m individual medley with Erika Fairweather safely progressing to the 200m freestyle… Audio
Chef de Mission Nigel Avery on Olympics so far
New Zealand Olympic Team boss is the very busy Nigel Avery, he joined Nathan Rarere to talk logisitcs and medal prospects Audio
Hayden Wilde on his Paris triathlon buildup
Water quality is an issue for our Olympic triathletes - Nathan Rarere caught up with medal prospect Hayden Wilde Audio
Olympics: Triathlon swim training cancelled due to pollution in River Seine
A joint statement from Paris 2024 and World Triathlon said that tests had shown the water quality was below an acceptable standard.
UFC 304: Belal Muhammad snatches welterweight title
Muhammad beat Leon Edwards by unanimous decision in their main event bout in Manchester, England.
Jorja Miller: Gunning for sevens gold alongside some 'old' legends
World Rugby's rookie of the year has set her sights on Olympic success alongside players she watched when she was at primary school.
Olympics drone scandal: 'Expect heads to roll' - footballer
A former New Zealand footballer says he expects "heads to roll" within Canadian footballing ranks - including the women's team's head coach - over the Olympic Games drone scandal.
The reason why the Paris Olympics has an even gender split
It's taken 128 years for women to be given an equal footing at the Olympics. That it happened at all is arguably down to one woman.
Five movies to get you in the Olympics spirit
Pull up a footrest and heat up the popcorn for RNZ film critic Sam Hollis' watchlist of Olympics, athletic and competition-themed movie picks. Audio