Fairweather all but forgotten in 'race the world is watching'
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Canada have lost the points they won against New Zealand.
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Celine Dion sang as the Olympic Flame was lit, performing for the first time since 2022.
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Olympic flag accidentally raised upside down at opening ceremony
An unapologetically French ceremony included one notable gaffe, which viewers spotted.
Fans shocked by Canadian football team's actions
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Bienvenue à Paris: The Olympic Games begin in soggy but spectacular style
After an aggressively French celebration, the 33rd Olympiad is officially under way.
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Olympic dreams and lessons from Wimbledon
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Canadian football legend speaks out over drone spying scandal
The FIFA all-time leading goal scorer speaks out after Canada defeated New Zealand.
The Opening Ceremony from NZ-themed bar in Paris
NZ Herald takes you along to experience the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics 2024 from a Kiwi-themed bar in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Lulu Sun: Olympic dreams and lessons from Wimbledon
The Te Anau-born Sun is in a new orbit, since her incredible Wimbledon run.
Kiwi fans get amongst the Olympics at NZ House
The Paris hub is open to friends, family and fans of the NZ Team. Video / NZ Herald
NZ cyclist Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on her death
Nienke Middleton will be waking up early to watch the Paris Olympics despite the painful reminder it brings of her daughter’s absence. Video / Joe Allison
Former Olympic athletes, parents share Olympic fever for Paris 2024
"I can remember him saying to me ‘I want to go to the Olympics one day’."
'It will be a hard watch': Olivia Podmore’s family reflect on cyclist's death as Olympics begin
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French PM vows to ‘find and punish’ Olympics saboteurs
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ABs’ early exit from Olympics Sevens highlights absurdity of games schedule
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