'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.
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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.
Tokyo 2020: Can the Olympics succeed behind closed doors?
Financial Times: Intended as an economic revival, games have become a matter of survival.
Fans banned from Tokyo Olympics after Covid-19 state of emergency
No spectators will be allowed in any indoor or outdoor venues.
Japan declares Covid emergency lasting through Olympics
The emergency declaration will be in place until August 22.
Rescuers look for missing people in giant Japanese mudslide
The mudslide ripped through a seaside resort town and killed at least three people.
At least 19 missing as mudslide west of Tokyo hits houses
Torrential rains have slammed parts of Japan starting earlier this week.
Tokyo says it is ready for Covid-19. What about earthquakes?
New York Times: Earthquakes are the other potential catastrophe at the Olympics.
An earthquake in Japan speaks to a sea wall in San Francisco
New York Times: NZ among countries facing dual threats of seismic activity and rising sea.
Covid 19: Fears over new Delta Plus mutation
Concern that highly infectious Delta variant doesn't respond to lab-produced antibodies.
Why are the Olympics still happening? These numbers explain it
New York Times: Wondering why the Games haven't been cancelled? It's all about numbers.
Tokyo Olympics will let 10,000 local fans at venues to watch Games events
Tokyo Olympics will allow some local fans to attend when Games open in just over a month.