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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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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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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World warned after Andrews' double gold: 'She'll keep getting better'
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British man arrested for climbing the Eiffel Tower
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Unbeatable Ellesse Andrews claims second sprint gold
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New Zealand caps off greatest Games with 10 gold medals
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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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