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Olympics director fired over shameful joke - one day before opening ceremony

The opening ceremony director was accused of using a joke about the Holocaust in 1998.

Olympics virus cases raise tricky questions about testing

New York Times: How much testing is too much?

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.

New Zealand's 25 greatest Olympians: Number 2

We count down New Zealand's greatest Olympians. Today, number 2.

D'Arcy Waldegrave: Olympics an obscene profit-driven circus - and I can't wait

Opinion: Tokyo Games will be laced with controversy. Yet, we remain dazzled and amused...

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.

Dylan Cleaver: A carnival of conquest and calamity - but the Games can be saved

There are many things we don't know about what awaits in Tokyo - and one thing we do.

All you need to know: Second Kiwi team in action at Olympics

A second Kiwi team begin their Olympic campaign today.

Olympics underway as Kiwis lose opener

The Football Ferns' tough challenge at the Tokyo has got exponentially more difficult.

'You could see the jaws dropping': Kiwi Olympian's remarkable recovery

Three-and-a-half weeks ago Erica Dawson was heart-broken after breaking her leg.

'We can turn some heads': Underdog Oly Whites ready for Games challenge

The side is determined to defy expectations on one of the world's biggest stages.

Five great Kiwi Olympic shocks

New Zealand has won more than 110 Olympic medals, but which were the biggest surprises?

New Zealand's 25 greatest Olympians: Number 4

We count down New Zealand's greatest Olympians. Today, number 4.

'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.

Female surfers overcome sexism's toll to earn Olympic berth

Johanne Defay is heading to the Tokyo Olympics for surfing's debut at the Summer Games.

Welsh Paralympian Olivia Breen told sprint briefs are 'too short'

Paralympian left speechless after being told that her briefs were 'inappropriate'.

Medal prediction: NZ tipped for big Tokyo haul

One prediction says New Zealand is about to enjoy one of its finest Olympic medal hauls.

New Zealand's 25 greatest Olympians: Number 5

We count down New Zealand's greatest Olympians. Today, number 5.