Olympics
Russian chef arrested in Paris over Olympic plot
A Russian chef has been arrested in Paris on suspicion of plotting to stage large-scale acts of "destabilisation" during the Olympic Games. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann from Paris. Audio
Canadian women's football team send home two staff after Olympic spying scandal
The Canadian women's football team has sent home two of its staff from the Olympics in Paris after a spying scandal involving the New Zealand women's team. Barry Guy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from… Audio
Olympics: Football and Rugby Sevens start tomorrow morning
For many New Zealand athletes the nerves have now kicked in, with the first couple of Olympic sports starting tomorrow morning, ahead of the official opening this weekend. Football and Rugby Sevens… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July 2024
On today's episode, Hawke's Bay locals affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are backing the findings of a review into the Regional Council's flood protection measures, hundreds are gathering in Wellington… Audio
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
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
All Blacks Sevens coach on Olympic chances
The All Blacks Sevens team begin their Olympic campaign on Thursday, and coach Tomasi Cama says the team is embracing the fact that they're expected to win every time they play. Cama spoke to Barry… Audio
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. Audio
Cycling NZ criticised again over selection
Cycling New Zealand is criticised again over the way it selects high performance riders, and its approach to athlete rights and wellbeing. Audio
Countdown on for Olympic games kick off
With only ten days left before the Olympics in Paris kick off, New Zealand has finalised its team of almost two hundred athletes. Thousands of athletes from more than two hundred nations will compete… Audio
'Little brown girl from Vava'u' carries Tonga boxing to the Olympics
Fe'ofa'aki Epenisa, Tonga's first female boxer to qualify for the Olympic Games, says she will be going all out to fight for the Pacific in Paris.
Olympics releases new bilingual sporting resource
The Olympics are just under two weeks away and a new bilingual sporting resource will help people cheering along in te reo. Te Reo Maori ki Pari 2024 is the first Olympic Games glossary in Maori and… Audio
Riding the Waves with Olympic surfer Billy Stairmand and local legend Chris Malone
New Zealand Men's Olympic Surfer Billy Stairmand and local legend Chris 'Busgsy' Malone join Mark and Kara to talk about riding waves in Raglan, their love of the sport and the challenges facing both… Audio
Rugby sevens atheletes named for Olypmics
Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen about 9 players across mens and womens teams becoming Olympians for the first time and 15 players returning, hoping to add to their medal haul. Audio
Sports History NZ: Lisa Carrington
No New Zealander has won more Olympic medals than sprint kayaker Lisa Carrington. Audio
Sports History NZ: Tom Walsh
Shot putter Tom Walsh has had a stellar career. What's next for this champion from Timaru? Audio
Sports History NZ: Eliza McCartney
Eliza McCartney has been to the top and the bottom of her sport. And she has begun the climb back up again. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May
On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to… Audio
The Enhanced Games, where drug use isn't cheating
Steroid use will be out in the open at the Enhanced Games, and testosterone won't be banned. But is it taking away from the sport? Audio
