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Aussie bronze medallist says Māoritanga helped her success
Aussie athlete Caitlin Parker credits her Māori culture for her Paris Bronze
Watch: Kayaking gold medallist is too happy to take his medal off
'The strap's actually getting a little bit worn from being around my neck.'
NZ embassy staffer yelled for help after armed robbery
The robbers fled the scene in a car with stolen plates, say local media.
NZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robbery
The victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.
From Raygun to swimming through sewage: The absolute worst of Paris 2024
All the moments that made us want to look away from this year's Olympics.
'Gave my all': Raygun pleads for abuse to stop
Australian breakdancer defends Olympic effort after harsh social media backlash.
From #DroneGate to the Goat in the boat: The very best of Paris Olympics
What moments made us all proud at this year's Games?
Sports Insider: Olympics' golden glow puts All Blacks in the shade
The days of sitting smugly on the mountain peering down at inferior also-rans are over.
Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling among celebs in Algerian boxer’s cyber harassment lawsuit
The lawsuit targets cyber harassment by prominent figures, including Musk and Rowling.
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.
King Charles praises Kiwis 'grit and spirit' after Paris Games success
New Zealand won 20 medals, with a record 10 golds, seven silvers, and three bronzes.
Eight golds and counting: Carrington cements status as greatest Olympian
The most notable thing over the Games is her ability to make good teams great.
Editorial: Golden generation sets Olympic challenge for Halberg judges
OPINION: Spare a thought for next year's Halberg Awards judges.
'Did not reward originality': Aussie breakdancer Raygun's family criticise Olympic judges over zero score
'It comes naturally for some of them, not so much for Rachael.'
Who really won the Olympics? According to British press, NZ did
Of every nation at the 2024 Games, NZ has been picked out as one of the best.
The Olympics, a triumph of ambition, lift France from its gloom
New York Times: All sectors of society came together to achieve the nation’s dream.
From podium to profit: How much a gold is worth to Kiwi athletes
How much our gold medallists could earn from brand deals and beyond revealed.
'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
OPINION: It's time to put the fast into 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'.
Nine moments of beauty at the Paris Olympics
NYT: As well as athletic excellence, the Games provide plenty of aesthetic excellence too.
Tom Cruise leads star-studded handover at Olympics closing ceremony
The star fronted the LA 28 handover with Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg and an iconic band.
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
Watch: The man scaled the 330m-tall tower shirtless and without any safety equipment.
Cruise, Billie Eilish feature in closing ceremony as Games end
All the action from day 16 of the Paris Olympics.
Unbeatable Ellesse Andrews claims second sprint gold
Andrews is simply too fast, too strong and too self-assured to be beaten.
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.
Kiwis in action: Paris Olympics results
All the results of the New Zealand athletes and teams at the Paris Olympics.
Celine Dion slams Trump for playing her music at rally: '…And really, THAT song?'
Celine Dion has been left baffled after Donald Trump used her song at his rally.
Gamble turns to gold: Kerr writes new chapter in high jump history
Kerr wins dramatic high jump jump-off, opting for sudden death over shared gold.
'Hell and back': Tearful Fisher at peace after fourth in K1 final
Aimee Fisher finishes fourth in K1 500 final, missing out on a medal by 0.15 seconds.
'Last Olympics': Lydia Ko claims historic Olympic gold
Silver in Rio, bronze in Tokyo, and now gold for Ko in Paris.