'We'll walk with you': Friends and supporters of Quentin Rew racewalk from the pub
Supporters of Olympian racewalker Quentin Rew are keeping pace with him from the pub.
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Aussie Olympians hit back at partying complaints
The athletes were accused of 'excessive drinking' on their flight home.
'Stoked': Far North reacts to Tuke's Olympic medal
Mayor, council considering how to celebrate Woodman, Tuke's successes in Tokyo.
Outside the Olympic cocoon, a Tokyo abuzz only with cicadas
New York Times: Apart from athletic venues there's little sign the Games are taking place.
Tokyo's convenience stores the glue holding the Games together
New York Times: International visitors have to make do with convenience store offerings.
Editorial: Olympians all, medals or not
EDITORIAL: Citius, altius, fortius – communiter: Faster, higher, stronger - together.
Three dead as Tokyo Covid cases explode, state of emergency extended
New cases have reached all-time record highs during the Olympics.
Japan expands virus emergency after record spikes amid Olympics
Tokyo has reported a record increase in Covid cases for three days in a row.
Tokyo reports third day of record-breaking Covid case numbers
Tokyo has been under its fourth state of emergency since July 12, ahead of the Olympics.
Simone Biles - not 'dumb and stupid' any more
She bent gravity to her will so easily for so long, people forgot there's no autopilot.
'Disturbing and worrying': Aussie Olympic track team locked down in Covid chaos
The entire Australian track and field team has reportedly been forced into lockdown.
Sailors bounce back: Burling and Tuke shoot up standings
Kiwi crews, led by America's Cup stars, are back in the medals mix.
When the Olympics delay gets you to the Games
New York Times: The postponement gave some athletes another shot at the Games.
'Very unfair': Kiwi doubles pair stun 3rd seeds after fiery umpire exchange
Marcus Daniell and Michael Venus could face British great in clash for medal.
The Olympic mascots aren't winning any medals
New York Times: Mascots have been a subdued presence at the very event they were made for.
Critics pounce on Naomi Osaka after loss, denting Japan's claim to diversity
New York Times: Some have questioned her right to represent Japan.
Russia is banned, yet it's everywhere at the Games
New York Times: Doping punishment changes a country's official name but little else.
The skateboarders taking over are among the youngest Olympians in Tokyo
New York Times: The presence of teens is helping the sport's Olympic goal.
Kiwis eliminated from Olympic surfing
Ella Williams' and Billy Stairmand's Olympic debuts have come to an end.
Simone Biles rises. And rises. And rises
New York Times: How gymnastics' GOAT has soared above her sport's horrific recent history.
The most carefully managed walk in the world? A Tokyo Olympic tour
No straying from the tour. No talking to residents. Breaking the rules means deportation.
Olympics: World tennis No 1 in shock first-round exit
'I've never seen more unforced errors from Ash in a set of tennis,' commentator says.
'Tactless, disrespectful': TVNZ silent on Olympics opening ceremony gaffe
It was meant to be a poignant moment to remember those who had lost their loved ones.
Tokyo new Covid cases near 2000 a day before Olympics open
Tokyo hit another six-month high in new Covid-19 cases today.
Olympics 2020: Covid-19 cases in Tokyo spike to six-month high
NZOC says its bubble setup ensures there is no interaction with the Japanese public.
Surfing's Olympic moment is here. Will the waves cooperate?
New York Times: The debut of surfing promises big-name talent but unspectacular waves.
Olympics boss refuses to rule out 11th hour cancellation of Games
Stark warning comes after health expert warns the bubble system is already "broken".
The invisible hand behind the Tokyo Olympics
New York Times: They're not an official sponsor but without them there would be no Games.
'Anti-sex' beds in the Olympic Village? Social media theory quickly debunked
New York Times: While there are Covid prevention measures in place. The beds are not one.
'Fake news': Olympic gymnast debunks 'anti-sex' bed myth
Organisers of the Tokyo Games have been keen to discourage after-hours fraternising.
Tokyo Olympics: Let the Games … be gone?
New York Times: Has the world had enough of the Olympics?
China's 'chilling' threat to Japan
Japan's pledge to 'protect Taiwan as a democratic country' has angered Beijing.
Park the pandemic, the Olympics take centre stage
Editorial: Countdown begins to the opening ceremony on Friday night.
Covid-19 case found at Olympic Village in Tokyo
Organisers confirmed one person tested positive during a screening test.