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Olympics 2024 headlines with summaries.
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Olympics 2024: Is it possible the internet made something better?
12 Aug 2024They might not all have won medals, but these athletes definitely won the internet.
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The sports that belong in the Olympics, and those that don't
12 Aug 2024Analysis - In the spirit of cutting the fat and trying not to waste your time, we answer the big quadrennial question.
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In pictures: A dazzling Games closing ceremony
12 Aug 2024Paris has passed the baton to Los Angeles as New Zealand athletes return home with a spectacular medal haul.
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The Kiwi moments that made these Olympics special
12 Aug 2024Analysis - As the Olympic flame floats back to earth, RNZ looks at some lasting impressions New Zealand's athletes made.
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NZ smashes Olympic medal haul record
12 Aug 2024Kiwis bagged 10 golds and 20 medals - easily breaking the previous best from 1984. Here's how the numbers break down and where Aotearoa ranked. Audio
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'Sensational' Paris Olympics come to an end
12 Aug 2024Stars of sport, screen and music came together at the Paris 2024 closing ceremony to bring the 33rd Olympic Games to an end.
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Ellesse Andrews bags second gold on last day of games
12 Aug 2024She's stronger in other disciplines, and it was a "real surprise" to end up in the medal race. Then she powered home to a win.
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A 'spectacular backdrop', sore feet and 'mum power' all in a day's work
12 Aug 2024It was a masterstroke to hold the Olympics in the centre of the City of Light, a journalist who has attended multiple editions says.
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As it happened: Tom Cruise abseils into stadium at spectacular Olympic closing
12 Aug 2024The movie star brought a heavy dose of Hollywood as the French capital handed over to next host Los Angeles.
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Marathon great quits race after fading at 20km mark
12 Aug 2024Regarded as the greatest marathon runner of all time, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge failed to finish the Paris Olympics course, dashing his hopes of a historic third straight gold.
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Ally Wollaston wins bronze to bring curtain down on Paris Olympics
12 Aug 2024Going into the final race of the Games, the cyclist was sitting in eighth - but a herculean effort saw her climb onto the podium.
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Paris Games reboots Olympic brand, raising bar for LA
12 Aug 2024Just a few weeks ago, the chances of a successful Games in the City of Light seemed slim. But against all odds, the Olympics delivered.
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Horses axed from Olympic event after outcry
12 Aug 2024Equines will be replaced with obstacle courses in upcoming Games - but the change isn't to everyone's liking.
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USA top medal table after winning thrilling last gold
12 Aug 2024The United States snatched top spot on the Paris Olympic medal table as their women's basketball team earned a thrilling victory over France.
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The Covid Games - how the silent virus created a commotion that echoed around Paris
12 Aug 2024"It is not the Olympic I dreamed of but it has left me with so much Joy in my heart. I hope everyone enjoyed the show."
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Paris Olympic Games warms the hearts of seasoned golf pros
12 Aug 2024The Paris Olympics earned kudos among the golf pros before they resume their tour lives.
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Netherlands' Hassan grinds out thrilling marathon gold
12 Aug 2024The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan deployed her famous late kick to win the women's marathon at the Paris Olympics.
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It's been 'go go go every minute' - Covering the Paris Olympics
12 Aug 2024It's been tiring but inspirational to be working in the Games city, broadcaster Nathan Rarere says.
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OK, forget Paris - what about the 2028 Olympics?
11 Aug 2024Here's what we know currently about the forthcoming Games as the Olympic flag is handed over to the 2028 host city.
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Flagbearers named for Olympic closing ceremony
12 Aug 2024An eight-time champion and a new gold medallist will lead the team, as NZ celebrates its most successful Games ever.
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NZ cyclists take gold, bronze medals in final Olympic races
12 Aug 2024Cyclist Ellesse Andrews has won the women's sprints, while Ally Wollaston claimed bronze in the omnium. Follow RNZ's live updates.
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'Way to go Lydia!': Trump congratulates Ko on Olympic gold win
The former US president said he was "most impressed" by the Kiwi golfer when they met.
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More Olympians say their medals are already tarnishing
10 Aug 2024British diver Yasmin Harper is joining Nyjah Huston in pointing out a problem with the Paris bronzes.
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The best photos from the final day of the Paris Games
12 Aug 2024Cyclists battled for gold and the women's marathon wound through the city. Here's all the action.
