Paul Lewis: Our women Olympians are putting the men to shame
Over the last 20 years, New Zealand women have won 22 golds, double the men's tally of 11.
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Opinion: The Olympics has showcased the beauty of Te Ao Māori internationally
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Letters: Labour isn’t to blame for NZ's looming power crisis
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The Olympics, a triumph of ambition, lift France from its gloom
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From podium to profit: How much a gold is worth to Kiwi athletes
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'Way to go Lydia': Trump praises 'most impressive' Ko on Paris gold
Donald Trump congratulates Lydia Ko on Olympic gold as she makes history.
Eric Thompson: Why F1 should be an Olympic sport
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From solo sensation to team titan: Dame Lisa Carrington solidifies her legacy in Paris
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Tom Cruise leads star-studded handover at Olympics closing ceremony
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World warned after Andrews' double gold: 'She'll keep getting better'
Only two Kiwis have enjoyed a better single Olympics than Ellesse Andrews.
British man arrested for climbing the Eiffel Tower
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Prince William's surprising appearance in Olympics video.
Unbeatable Ellesse Andrews claims second sprint gold
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New Zealand caps off greatest Games with 10 gold medals
New Zealand has achieved its greatest Olympics.
Letters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spirit
OPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'
Editorial: Let us all bask in the golden glow of our athletes
OPINION: Few surmised that New Zealand would notch up its greatest day in Olympic history.
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'Good on her': Aussie PM defends under fire breakdancer 'Raygun'
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Celine Dion slams Trump for playing her music at rally: '…And really, THAT song?'
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Hamish Kerr claims gold in historic high jump showdown
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