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New Zealand's women's eight rowing team have claimed the silver medal.
Hamish Bond reveals secret behind men's eight crew's thrilling win
The men's eight have completed a stunning day in the water for New Zealand.
Eric Murray column: Strap in, today could be one of NZ sport's greatest days
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Ceremony confusion: The moment Kiwi pair almost 'lost' gold medals
Grace Prendergast and Kerri Gowler won NZ's first gold in Tokyo - and very nearly lost it.
'We hope we've done you proud!': Golden pair's message to NZ after stunning triumph
It's taken a while but NZ has its first gold - courtesy of Gowler and Prendergast.
Third time lucky? Emma Twigg into finals with commanding performance
Twigg will get one more chance to finally claim a Games medal – and it could be her time.
Watch: Rowers plucked from water after dramatic capsize
Norwegian rowers were looking good for Olympic final when disaster struck.
Gold rush: How NZ could add three more medals in rowing
Successive world records tumbled in the dramatic women's pair semifinals.
'I just want to cry': How NZ's brutal Games call paid off
It's taken a while, but NZ have doubled their medal tally in the women's double sculls.
How a front-line nurse trained for the Olympics during a pandemic
New York Times: When Covid hit, Joan Poh had to juggle a return to hospital and training.
Eric Murray column: The massive Kiwi gold medal gamble
Kiwi duo's almost impossible task - and why early dominance doesn't guarantee victory.
12 to watch - From heartbreak to hope for NZ rowing's 'grandma'
She finished fourth in London and Rio but Emma Twigg is back and looking better than ever.
Focus Sport Presents: Emma Twigg
Rower Emma Twigg is aiming to avoid another “dud result” at her fourth Olympic Games in Tokyo. Video / Jed Bradley
Star Kiwi duo shine on the water
The pair's quest for double Olympic gold has started superbly.
Phil Gifford: My 5 to watch at Olympics today
Rowing, swimming, cycling, hockey and gymnastics highlight Phil Gifford's Olympic picks.
'Long time coming': Kiwi rowers make strong start in Tokyo
One pairing in particular pulled off a commanding win in their heat.
As it happened: Kiwis in action as rowing heats begin
Follow all the Olympics action as the rowing heats kick off in Tokyo.
Eric Murray column: The cat and mouse game that could see NZ dominate in Tokyo
In an exclusive column for the Herald, Eric Murray assesses New Zealand's rowing chances.
Focus Sport Presents: Jack Lopas
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Olympic duo to chase double gold as rowing team named
Kerri Gowler and Grace Prendergast will race in both the women's pair and women's eight.
'Emotional' Mahé Drysdale on retirement, Olympic memories and what's next
The final goodbye proved the most difficult act for Mahé Drysdale.
Kiwi Olympic great announces retirement
New Zealand rowing great Mahé Drysdale has announced his retirement.
Kiwis earn last-gasp Olympic qualification
The New Zealand men's rowing eight are on their way to the Olympics.
Medal blow: Kiwi world champion rowing team pulled from Olympics
Rowers 'gutted' as one of New Zealand's most highly-touted boats pulled from Tokyo.
Better than the ABs? Why Bond and Murray won top Halberg award
Murray had a pretty simple explanation as to why he and Bond won best of decade honours.
Olympics dream over: Mahe Drysdale dropped from Rowing NZ team
Mahe Drysdale's quest for a third straight Olympic gold medal is essentially over.
'Not worth it': Kiwi rowing world champ opens up on dark truth behind shock retirement
Zoë McBride reveals why she had no choice but to call it quits - months out from the Games
Kiwi world champion makes shock retirement before Olympics
At 25 and just months out from her first Olympics, she's called time on her career.
How New Zealand got its national anthem by accident
A quick chat at the 1972 Olympics changed Aotearoa's musical history.
Canoe Racing NZ protest 'hastily' axed Olympic event
More than 8000 athletes have also signed a petition to review the call.
'Incredibly inspiring': Olympic gold medalist Eric Murray backs disabled Kiwi dad's 100km row challenge
He can hardly walk and barely see but it hasn't stopped Mark Taylor from defying odds.