Paris Essentials
Every morning at 11am Ben Strang brings you the best of RNZ's coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games. He'll have the latest from RNZ's team on the ground - Nathan Rarere, Barry Guy, Dana Johannsen and Felicity Reid - as well as updates from the athletes and news-makers both in Paris and here at home.
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New Zealand's most golden Olympic Games come to a close
New Zealand's most golden Olympic Games come to a close with 10 gold medals, seven silver and 3 bronze. Read more Audio
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Triple gold for NZ with Lydia Ko, Hamish Kerr, and Dame Lisa Carrington
New Zealand uniforms are now black, white and gold after Dame Lisa Carrington, Lydia Ko and Hamish Kerr win gold medals on a thrilling day of Olympic action. Read more Audio
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Dame Lisa gets 7th Olympic gold, and Maddi Wesche's silver stunner
Dame Lisa Carrington teams with Alicia Hoskin to win her 7th Olympic gold medal, while Maddi Wesche stunned the field for silver in the shot put. Read more Audio
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Double gold in Paris in kayaking and track cycling
New Zealand wins double gold overnight, in the K4 500m on the water, and Ellesse Andrews dominated the women's keirin. Read more Audio
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Team pursuit women claim silver at the velodrome
Silver for New Zealand in the women's team pursuit at the velodrome, while we're looking ominous in kayak sprints and high jump. Read more Audio
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Kayakers, team pursuit cyclists well placed for medals
Dame Lisa Carrington is leading the charge in the kayaking, and the track cyclists are in rapid form. Read more Audio
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Alexandra's finest Finn Butcher wins kayak cross gold in Paris
Finn Butcher stunned the field in the kayak cross final to claim the gold medal, New Zealand's third of the Paris Olympics. Read more Audio
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Noah Lyles wins Paris Olympics men's 100m final in photo finish
American Noah Lyles wins the marquee men's 100m final at the Paris Olympics. Read more Audio
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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. Read more Audio
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Silver for the sailing McKiwis Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie
The McKiwis, Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie, continue New Zealand's Olympic medal run with silver in the sailing. Read more Audio
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NZ wins three medals in an hour of rowing power
Brooke Francis and Lucy Spoors secure New Zealand's second gold medal of the Paris Games in a stunning hour at the rowing. Read more Audio
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Hayden Wilde takes silver in thrilling men's triathlon
New Zealand has a second Olympic medal after a brilliant battle in the men's triathlon. Read more Audio
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Gold for New Zealand in the women's rugby sevens
The Black Ferns Sevens team have won New Zealand's first medal of the Paris Olympics, and it has that golden hue. Read more Audio
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New Zealand falls short in Olympic equestrian and mountain biking
New Zealand's wait for an Olympic medal continues, but the breakthrough win seems to be imminent. Read more Audio
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New Zealand's long wait for an Olympic swimming medal continues
Lewis Clareburt finishes in sixth in the 400m Individual Medley final as a French star dominates the field. Read more Audio
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Erika Fairweather just misses out on Olympic swimming medal
A narrow miss for one of New Zealand's early medal hopes with Erika Fairweather finishing fourth in the women's 400m freestyle. Read more Audio
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The Paris 2024 Olympic Games officialy open with glittering ceremony
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are officially underway with a glittering opening ceremony. Read more Audio
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New Zealand's Olympic flagbearers named as Canada spies victory
Jo Aleh and Aaron Gate are named New Zealand's Olympic flagbearers in a rousing ceremony at New Zealand House on the Champs-Élysées. Read more Audio
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The Olympics begin as Canada spies on NZ
The Olympic Games in Paris are underway in controversial circumstances, as the Canadians spy on the Football Ferns. But NZ teams are unbeaten after the first day of action. Read more Audio
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Olympics Eve in Paris
24 Jul 2024RNZ's team is now in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. They share their bold predictions, their dream interviews, and their French skills. Read more Audio
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Introducing: Paris Essentials
Follow RNZ's daily coverage from Paris where the 33rd Olympic Games are being held. In Paris Essentials Ben Strang wrap the best of the event with RNZ's team on the ground in Europe. Read more Audio
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