Olympics
Power-ranking: Unveiling the best (and worst) Olympic sports
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, we correctly rank 35 sports at the 33rd Games.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Water logged: Charting Luuka Jones' journey to her fifth Games
From naive teen to Olympic medalist, Luuka Jones shares her journey.
From archery to wrestling: Your guide to every Olympic sport
Over 10,500 athletes from 200+ nations are to compete at the Paris Olympics.
The golden girl and her special boats - an Olympic dream saved by 'millimetres'
Emma Twigg has planned for years to storm the Olympics in a boat designed close to home.
Olympics fever hits Paris
The sporting action begins in just a few days, ahead of the opening ceremony on Saturday morning. Video / NZ Herald
Golden glint: Hawke's Bay athletes eye a shot at history in Paris
Hawke’s Bay will get plenty of opportunity to cheer Olympics hopefuls in the 2024 games.
Paris 2024: What is speed climbing?
Olympic speed climber Julian David breaks down his sport. Video / Alyse Wright
Chris Rattue’s Watchlist: Doco reminds me of what the Olympics used to mean
OPINION: An iconic golf hole and the best sports documentary I've seen for a while.
France’s approach to the Olympics: Food, with a side of games
New York Times: The competitions can seem almost an afterthought to the food experiences.
History’s most brutal Olympic doping scandal – and the women who paid the price
Times: Thousands of elite athletes were fed 'special vitamins' that cost many their lives.
Frenchman arrested over suspected attack plot
An ultra-nationalist sympathiser has been arrested on suspicion of plotting an attack.
Sports Insider: NZ Cricket's daft idea will send Eden Park's rebuild costs soaring
OPINION: Cricket is looking after itself while concealing the added costs from public.
From OnlyFans to budget plans: The day jobs of Kiwi Olympians
Ever wondered what New Zealand's biggest sports stars do as a day job?
Mountain biker confirmed in NZ Olympic team after 'stressful' two weeks
Sammie Maxwell has been conditionally selected in the team for the Paris Olympics.
Meet the Waikato athletes heading to the Olympics
Waipā District alone has more than 40 athletes heading to Games.
Hamish Kerr leaps to gold in run-up to Paris Olympics
The NZ high jumper has matched his personal best outdoor height to claim victory.
France is busing homeless immigrants out of Paris before the Olympics
New York Times: The French government promised housing elsewhere. They lied.
Is the Eiffel Tower open? Your Paris Olympics travel questions, answered
From train tickets to the app everyone should download, we answer your top questions.
Fox's strategic approach in lead-up to Olympics
The Kiwi made his European return last week as he prepares for a big month ahead.
Wood among star players absent as NZ name Olympic football contingent
Coach Darren Bazeley has been unable to pick certain players.
In a Wimbledon full of surprises, one citizen of the world stands out
It still feels a bit unnatural for her to have to officially represent a single country.
Olympic snub of young mountain bike star overruled by Sports Tribunal
The tribunal effectively took the decision out of Cycling NZ's hands.
Lulu Sun on the game plan that got her to Wimbledon quarters
The Kiwi may be an unknown qualifier but she has to do her homework on her next opponent.
Beamish sets stage for Olympic debut with new record
Despite fifth in Paris, Beamish shows promise for Olympic success.
Early gold for NZ Olympic team
A piece of sporting history is recovered to inspire Olympic hopefuls.
Teneti in France as Olympics sevens reserve
The 21-year-old will help the team as they build towards the Paris Olympic Games.
Paris 2024: What New Zealand Olympians are striving for at this month's Games
New Zealand Olympians share their goals for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Video / Alyse Wright
Paris 2024: The common sacrifices made by New Zealand Olympians
New Zealand Olympians speak about sacrifices they made to pursue a career at the highest level. Video / Alyse Wright
Paris 2024: How New Zealand Olympians handle setbacks
New Zealand Olympians open up about how they handle setbacks in their sport. Video / Alyse Wright