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Watch: 'A wee bit fired up' - Paddy Gower's passionate new message to Kiwis
“I don’t care who you are. This is our moment."

A tale of two city views: The polarising impact of the Paris Olympics
A century later, Paris confronts the reality of hosting the Olympics again.

Alleged gang rape of Australian rattles Paris days before Olympics
Olympic security plans include 15,000 soldiers and 35,000 police officers.

What pressure? Clareburt takes relaxed approach into Paris
In the past 70 years, only three Kiwi swimmers have reached the Olympic podium.

Parisians brace for chaos as Olympics approach, many plan exit
Many Paris locals are split on having the Olympics, citing increased costs and disruptions. Video / NZ Herald

Rough waters and rougher realities: Eric Murray on the true price of gold
The Kiwi rower discusses winning, losing, and why winning a gold medal isn't everything.

Postcard from Paris: Games fever, high security, heatwaves and Parisian chic
There is no escaping the fact that the world’s biggest sporting event is about to start.

Your guide to Olympic trampolining from a medal winner
Trampolining Olympian Dylan Schmidt breaks down his sport.

Olympic Games fever, high security, heatwaves and Parisian chic
Michael Burgess arrives in Paris ahead of the Olympics. Video / Michael Burgess

Who is ‘AIN’ and why isn’t Russia competing at the Olympics
Why Russia isn't competing at the Paris Olympics.

Power-ranking: Unveiling the best (and worst) Olympic sports
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, we correctly rank 35 sports at the 33rd Games.

Why the athletics track is purple at the Paris Olympics
The purple track for the Paris Olympics has been revealed.

Sydney struggles: Inside New Zealand's worst Olympic Games
After the sky high expectations of a 'home' Olympics, the tally of four medals stung.

Alice Soper: Money for medals approach to Olympic selection must change
OPINION: The outcome we have seen is that what you water, grows.

Kiwi Kerr fires Olympics warning, wins London Diamond League high jump
The 27-year-old is peaking at the perfect time for Paris.

Kiwi diver Lizzie Roussel on motherhood, financing her Olympic dream
Kiwi diver Lizzie Roussel will have a special fan poolside at Paris 2024 - her 2-year-old.

From archery to wrestling: Your guide to every Olympic sport
Over 10,500 athletes from 200+ nations are to compete at the Paris Olympics.

Japan gymnastics captain faces Olympics ban for smoking
The captain of Japan’s women’s artistic gymnastics team may be dismissed from the squad.

History’s most brutal Olympic doping scandal – and the women who paid the price
Times: Thousands of elite athletes were fed 'special vitamins' that cost many their lives.

Fox's strategic approach in lead-up to Olympics
The Kiwi made his European return last week as he prepares for a big month ahead.

Wood among star players absent as NZ name Olympic football contingent
Coach Darren Bazeley has been unable to pick certain players.

Olympic snub of young mountain bike star overruled by Sports Tribunal
The tribunal effectively took the decision out of Cycling NZ's hands.

Beamish sets stage for Olympic debut with new record
Despite fifth in Paris, Beamish shows promise for Olympic success.

Early gold for NZ Olympic team
A piece of sporting history is recovered to inspire Olympic hopefuls.

New Zealand's first Olympic gold recovered 112 years later
Swimmer Malcolm Champion made history at the 1912 Stockholm Games.

Paris 2024: What New Zealand Olympians are striving for at this month's Games
New Zealand Olympians share their goals for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Video / Alyse Wright

Paris 2024: The common sacrifices made by New Zealand Olympians
New Zealand Olympians speak about sacrifices they made to pursue a career at the highest level. Video / Alyse Wright

Paris 2024: How New Zealand Olympians handle setbacks
New Zealand Olympians open up about how they handle setbacks in their sport. Video / Alyse Wright