Parisian reveals opening ceremony was so boring people left early
The viral video reveals what people got for their expensive tickets.
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Fast-moving friendship: Blyde's idol cheers Kiwi star's try-scoring record
The Olympic sevens star's joy sparked a viral moment with a sprint queen.
What is the Olympic flame made out of? Clue: It's not fire
This safe-to-touch 'flame' is the greenest to ever be lit at the Games.
Watch: Man in colourful budgie smugglers dives into the Olympic pool
Team USA’s Emma Webber had lost her cap, which needed to be retrieved for the next start.
What’s in the box? Olympics podium question everyone is asking
Podium finishers get a medal and a couple of other gifts.
Clareburt can't end long Kiwi drought in the pool
New Zealand’s long wait for an Olympic swimming medal is set to go on.
While you were sleeping day two: Kiwis short of medals again
All the action from overnight at the Paris Olympics.
Meet Goldie: The NZ Olympic team's fan-turn-mascot
Kāpiti College PE teacher Kate Thompson was lucky enough to be selected as the team's mascot at the Paris Olympic Games. Video / Chereè Kinnear
Dutch admit: ‘We are protecting a convicted child rapist’ at Paris Olympics
Steven van de Velde was ushered away from the press after being roundly booed on court.
The cardboard Olympic beds aren’t ‘anti-sex’ – but are they comfy?
They're touted as both sustainable and recyclable. What do athletes think of them?
Dupont inspires special French Sevens triumph
Antoine Dupont inspires French sevens triumph in raucous scenes in Paris. Video / NZ Herald
Antoine the Great: How Dupont inspired French sevens success
This final will go down in Olympic history as one of those unique moments.
Fairweather all but forgotten in 'race the world is watching'
The Kiwi wasn't out of place in the 400 free final but almost an afterthought to her foes.
Backlash after Olympics ceremony drag queens parody The Last Supper
Right-wing politicians and Elon Musk are among critics of the scene.
Swift but insufficient: NZ Football speaks out after Canada penalised
New Zealand Football responds to drone scandal with disappointment.
Aussie offers fan chance to play in Djokovic thrashing
Matt Ebden couldn’t help smiling in a rare singles appearance.
Heart attack kills Samoan boxing coach at Olympics Village
According to reports in Samoan media, he died on Friday while at the Olympic Village.
Olympics While You Were Sleeping: Rowers start strong, Fairweather misses bronze
All the action you may have missed from day one of the Paris Olympics 2024.
First look: Athletes’ condoms tell users to ensure they have consent
Packaging urges consent and reminds competitors of dangers of STDs.
Paris Olympics: While you were sleeping day one action
On day one from Paris, Erika Fairweather just misses out on medal and our rowers are off to a strong start. Video / Cheree Kinnear
Canada hit with six-point deduction over spying scandal
Canada have lost the points they won against New Zealand.
Shock and shame as Canadian fans react to spying scandal
Canadian fans in Paris have reacted with shock and disappointment to Drone gate
South Korea upset by awkward opening ceremony blunder
They have demanded assurances from organisers the mistake will not happen again.
Michael Burgess: Behind the scenes of Dronegate as it takes Paris by storm
OPINION: 'It's hard to remember anything as bizarre as Dronegate'.
'I've got something people want': Why Olympians are joining OnlyFans
Posting provocative photos online has become an acceptable – and profitable – side hustle.
Michael Burgess: Why Kiwis need to temper their expectations for Paris
OPINION: As much as we are striving to achieve, there is a limit for such a small nation.
Lady Gaga, Céline Dion and the Olympic opening ceremony's other famous faces
Celine Dion sang as the Olympic Flame was lit, performing for the first time since 2022.
Olympics 2024: New Zealand's best medal chances on day one
All you need to know ahead of today's Olympic action
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
Canadian fans at the Paris Olympics are shocked their team would spy on New Zealand. Video / NZ Herald