Lady Gaga, Céline Dion and the Olympic opening ceremony's other famous faces
Celine Dion sang as the Olympic Flame was lit, performing for the first time since 2022.
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After an aggressively French celebration, the 33rd Olympiad is officially under way.
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Canadian football legend speaks out over drone spying scandal
The FIFA all-time leading goal scorer speaks out after Canada defeated New Zealand.
The Opening Ceremony from NZ-themed bar in Paris
NZ Herald takes you along to experience the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics 2024 from a Kiwi-themed bar in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Lulu Sun: Olympic dreams and lessons from Wimbledon
The Te Anau-born Sun is in a new orbit, since her incredible Wimbledon run.
Kiwi fans get amongst the Olympics at NZ House
The Paris hub is open to friends, family and fans of the NZ Team. Video / NZ Herald
NZ cyclist Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on her death
Nienke Middleton will be waking up early to watch the Paris Olympics despite the painful reminder it brings of her daughter’s absence. Video / Joe Allison
Former Olympic athletes, parents share Olympic fever for Paris 2024
"I can remember him saying to me ‘I want to go to the Olympics one day’."
'It will be a hard watch': Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on cyclist's death as Olympics begin
Olivia Podmore died a day after the Tokyo Olympics ended. A coronial inquiry now awaits.
French PM vows to ‘find and punish’ Olympics saboteurs
French railways sabotaged in ‘massive arson attack’ hours before Olympics begins.
ABs’ early exit from Olympics Sevens highlights absurdity of games schedule
Throwing a few sports out would allow the most worthy to be run within the 16-day window.
How to feed 15,000 Olympians in Paris? Start with baguettes
New York Times: From baguettes to fine dining - Paris Olympics elevates athlete meals.
Another Olympic equestrian accused of horse abuse on eve of opening ceremony
Austrian medal contender Max Kuehner is at the centre of fresh allegations.
Michael Burgess: Why Canada's players shouldn't be punished for spying scandal
OPINION: The tournament needs to be played on the field rather than in an inquiry room.
Nation snubs Olympic Village food after complaints of raw meat
Food served to athletes lacked carbohydrates needed and quality expected.
Let Hawke’s Bay’s Olympic Games begin
The slicing of oars through the water will start the Games for Hawke's Bay hopes.
Boat to ballot: Louisa Wall on Mahé Drysdale's uncharted course
Louisa Wall decodes how Mahé Drysdale's gold medals could shape Tauranga's future.
Canada coach sent home from Paris, drone spying predates Olympics
Beverley Priestman has been suspended pending an independent investigation.
Olympics 2024: 'Boys are in tears' - NZ Sevens side out in thriller
The All Blacks Sevens are out before the Opening Ceremony.
Over before it began: Sevens suffer heartbreaking defeat
A crushing result for a group who had hoped to improve on the silver medal from Tokyo.
'Pain in the ass': Hosking's crack at All Blacks; Shock as US TV duo chase sheep, slit throat in NZ
TVNZ's Breakfast ratings boost; The NZ media reps at Olympics; Agencies team up for haka.
Opinion: Māori and Pasifika wear their cultural tattoos with pride
OPINION: The markings are visual statements of who we are, and where we come from.
'Really special moment': Kiwi flag bearers revealed for Opening Ceremony
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named Ngā Pou Hapai.
New Zealand flag bearers named
Track cyclist Aaron Gate and sailing athlete Jo Aleh have been named flag bearers for the Paris Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. Video / NZ Herald
Paris prepares for ambitious Olympics opening ceremony
The River Seine has been blocked off and security is high as Paris prepares to officially open the Olympic Games. Video / NZ Herald
Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: What to expect
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Jason Pine: Canada's Olympic spying on Football Ferns dirtier than the Seine
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