Olympic briefs
Olympic briefs
Shinnosuke Oka, of Japan, in action on the parallel bars during qualification for the artistic gymnastics at Bercy Arena in Paris yesterday.
Paris Olympics 2024
NZ at Paris: July 29
NZ at Paris: July 29
Results and upcoming events for New Zealand athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Errors costly for Black Sticks men
Errors costly for Black Sticks men
The Black Sticks have tripped over their first hurdle in the "pool of death", falling 3-2 to India in their opening game at the Paris Olympics yesterday morning.
Fairweather reflects: ‘It just is what it is’
Fairweather reflects: ‘It just is what it is’
Minutes after getting out of the pool, Erika Fairweather succinctly summed up her feelings.
Alliance members relishing occasion
Alliance members relishing occasion
There will be some divided loyalties for members of Alliance Francaise during the Paris Olympics.
Tearful Fairweather ‘proud’ after just missing medal
Tearful Fairweather ‘proud’ after just missing medal
As reality hit home, Erika Fairweather’s emotions began to bubble.
Samoa boxing coach dies at Games
Samoa boxing coach dies at Games
Samoa's boxing coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito has died during the Paris Olympics, the International Boxing Association has confirmed.
Getting our Olympians to the start-line
Getting our Olympians to the start-line
A Queenstown sport and exercise physician is playing a crucial role in keeping New Zealand’s Olympic Games contingent in Paris injury- and illness-free.
Kiwis join Olympic party in Paris
Kiwis join Olympic party in Paris
Jo Aleh and Aaron Murray Gate proudly held the flag for New Zealand as the team sailed down the Seine in the pouring rain at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Kiwis join Olympic party in Paris
Kiwis join Olympic party in Paris
Jo Aleh and Aaron Murray Gate proudly held the flag for New Zealand as the team sailed down the Seine in the pouring rain at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics.
Kiwis at the Paris Games
Kiwis at the Paris Games
New Zealanders competing at the Paris Olympics over the next few days.
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‘Dark horses’ NZ outside chance for podium: Nation
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‘Dark horses’ NZ outside chance for podium: Nation
Former Black Stick James Nation believes New Zealand has an outside shot at reaching the Olympic podium in France.
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NZL sticker brings it home for Butcher
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NZL sticker brings it home for Butcher
All it took was a sticker and three letters in black for it to really hit home for Finn Butcher.
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If crystal ball-gazing was an Olympic sport, ‘ODT’ sports reporters would be in Paris right now
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If crystal ball-gazing was an Olympic sport, ‘ODT’ sports reporters would be in Paris right now
Just like that, the Olympic Games are here. Will they be great? Will the New Zealand team win a swag of medals? The Otago Daily Times sports reporters make their predictions.
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The big guns set to fire in Paris
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The big guns set to fire in Paris
All athletes at the Olympic Games have something special about them, but only a handful have genuine star power. Hayden Meikle picks out some of the starriest non-Kiwis.
France struggles with hijab rules for opening ceremony
France struggles with hijab rules for opening ceremony
French govt and Olympics officials are seeking a solution to allow Muslim French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla to wear her hijab at the opening ceremony while still complying with secularism laws.
Video emerges of Olympian whipping horse's legs
Video emerges of Olympian whipping horse's legs
Warning: distressing images. Video footage that led to Olympic medallist Charlotte Dujardin pulling out of the Paris Games shows her whipping a horse's legs multiple times.
All Blacks Sevens in quarterfinals
All Blacks Sevens in quarterfinals
The All Blacks Sevens are into the quarter-finals at the Paris Olympics after victories over Japan and South Africa.
NZ Football ask for Canada not to be awarded points
NZ Football ask for Canada not to be awarded points
If the Olympic spying saga is not dealt with urgently, it could have wider implications, NZ Football says.
Poles apart
Poles apart
Central Otago kayak slalom athlete Finn Butcher tries out the white water at the Vaires-Sur-Marne Nautical Stadium in Paris during a practice session yesterday.