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Olympics Eve in Paris
RNZ's team is now in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. They share their bold predictions, their dream interviews, and their French skills. Audio
NRL open to shorter season as expansion teams enter
The NRL could consider shortening the men's season by multiple rounds as part of an expanded 20-team competition.
The debate over a controversial Paralympic TikTok account
The international TikTok account uses footage of athletes accompanied by music and narration that some say mocks the Paralympians.
Tough time ahead for athletes left out of Olympics team
For the athletes that fell short of their goal of competing in the Paris Olympics, the next few weeks will be a challenging time. Dana Johannsen reports. Audio
NZ teams in hunt for medals before Paris opening ceremony
Days before the Paris Olympics officially begin, three New Zealand teams will already be in pursuit of medals. Felicity Reid reports. Audio
Sports News for 24 July 2024
Britain's joint-most decorated female Olympian, Charlotte Dujardin, has pulled out of the Paris Games and been provisionally suspended after equestrian's governing body , the FEI, launched an… Audio
Organisers vow to make Paris 2024 the greenest Olympics in history
IOC president Thomas Bach says sustainability is an issue "very close" to his heart.
American rapper Snoop Dogg to carry Olympic torch
The 52-year-old will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis in the north of Paris.
Depleted Springboks pick Marx for Rugby Championship
South Africa have included forwards Pieter-Steph du Toit and Malcolm Marx in their 33-player squad for the start of the Rugby Championship.
Olympian Jazmin Felix-Hotham's family has plenty to be proud of
Rugby sevens player Jazmin Felix-Hotham is chasing an Olympic gold medal to outdo her brothers.
Olympic Covid cluster fears played down after athlete tests positive
Officials played down the risk of a Covid-19 cluster at the Paris Olympics after the Australia team reported an athlete had tested positive.
Britain's most decorated female Olympian to miss games amid probe
British Olympic equestrian great Charlotte Dujardin pulled out of the Paris Games after an investigation was launched into her conduct.
Early Sports Chat for 24 July 2024
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter/ Audio
Swimming NZ optimistic about chances at Paris Olympic Games
Swimming New Zealand went through some very tough years and it's taken them a while to make an impression again on the international stage. There is now optimism within the Olympic swim team as they… Audio
Tennis: Andy Murray says Olympics will be his final event
Briton Andy Murray, the first male player to capture two Olympic singles gold medals, said on Tuesday that the tennis competition at the Paris Games will be the final event of his glittering career…
Olympics; Are the tough times over for New Zealand Swimming?
Swimming New Zealand went through some very tough years and it has taken a while to make a splash on the international stage again.
How many Olympic medals are NZ athletes tipped to win?
The US is expected to top the medal table again and France is forecast for a top-five finish, but NZ's tally is predicted to be less than the last games.
Pulse to host the ANZ Premiership grand final
The Pulse will host the ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Tactix in Wellington last night. The win also means the Pulse have avoided an elimination final against the defending champion… Audio
Sport: Ardie Savea goes to Moana Pasifika
Jamie Wall speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Ardie Savea going to Moana Pasifika and the Olympics. Audio
Inquiries into alleged assault of rugby ref
"You could see something was going to unfold, then all of a sudden there were punches being thrown," an eyewitness said.