Latest from Japan

Russia is banned, yet it's everywhere at the Games

New York Times: Doping punishment changes a country's official name but little else.

The skateboarders taking over are among the youngest Olympians in Tokyo

New York Times: The presence of teens is helping the sport's Olympic goal.

Kiwis eliminated from Olympic surfing

Ella Williams' and Billy Stairmand's Olympic debuts have come to an end.

Simone Biles rises. And rises. And rises

New York Times: How gymnastics' GOAT has soared above her sport's horrific recent history.

The most carefully managed walk in the world? A Tokyo Olympic tour

No straying from the tour. No talking to residents. Breaking the rules means deportation.

Olympics: World tennis No 1 in shock first-round exit

'I've never seen more unforced errors from Ash in a set of tennis,' commentator says.

'Tactless, disrespectful': TVNZ silent on Olympics opening ceremony gaffe

It was meant to be a poignant moment to remember those who had lost their loved ones.

Tokyo new Covid cases near 2000 a day before Olympics open

Tokyo hit another six-month high in new Covid-19 cases today.

Covid-19 case found at Olympic Village in Tokyo

Organisers confirmed one person tested positive during a screening test.

Fans banned from Tokyo Olympics after Covid-19 state of emergency

No spectators will be allowed in any indoor or outdoor venues.

Japan declares Covid emergency lasting through Olympics

The emergency declaration will be in place until August 22.

Rescuers look for missing people in giant Japanese mudslide

The mudslide ripped through a seaside resort town and killed at least three people.

At least 19 missing as mudslide west of Tokyo hits houses

Torrential rains have slammed parts of Japan starting earlier this week.

Tokyo says it is ready for Covid-19. What about earthquakes?

New York Times: Earthquakes are the other potential catastrophe at the Olympics.

An earthquake in Japan speaks to a sea wall in San Francisco

New York Times: NZ among countries facing dual threats of seismic activity and rising sea.

Covid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutation

Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.