OlympicsThe worst country at the OlympicsPer person, this country has the worst athletes on Earth.23 Aug 05:33 AM
OlympicsOlympian shocks with 'racist' remarksPolish Olympic 1500 metre runner Joanna Jozwik has been labelled a racist after causing controversy with a post-race interview.23 Aug 05:00 AM
OlympicsJason Statham's Olympic regretMovie star Jason Statham has revealed his failure to compete at the Olympic Games remains a "sore point".23 Aug 05:00 AM
OlympicsChinese athletes ridiculed by state mediaSpare a thought for the Chinese athletes who were ridiculed by state media as the "worst Olympic flop".23 Aug 03:50 AM
OlympicsOlympic medallist makes heartwarming sacrificePolish Olympic athlete Piotr Malachowski is auctioning off his silver medal to help a child in desperate need.23 Aug 02:19 AM
OlympicsRio Olympics 2016: Our hits and missesMembers of the Herald's Olympic team reveal their hits and misses from the Rio Olympics.23 Aug 12:45 AM
EntertainmentJapanese PM put the Rio in MarioJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made an appearance at the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics yesterday, dressed as his country's biggest video game star.23 Aug 12:30 AM
Olympics11 things you didn't know about ElizaChris Rattue breaks down eleven things you need to know about New Zealand's newest star.22 Aug 11:09 PM
OlympicsRio Olympics 2016: Team Great Britain declared 'sporting superpower'Britain has declared itself a "sporting superpower" as Prime Minister Theresa May pledged unlimited knighthoods and other gongs to 22 Aug 08:52 PM
OlympicsBig sponsors drop 'lyin' Ryan' LochteSponsors Ralph Lauren and Speedo USA have dumped swimmer Ryan Lochte after he admitted to "embellishing" a story about a Rio robbery.22 Aug 06:40 PM
OlympicsUsain Bolt scores another tripleStartling pictures have emerged showing Usain Bolt kissing a third woman in a Rio nightclub just hours before he spent the night with a 20-year-old student.22 Aug 06:13 PM
OlympicsOur Kiwis in Rio earned their keepExceeding their Olympic medal target hasn't tempted New Zealand's sports paymasters to push the boat out in their predictions for the Tokyo Games in 2020.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsClose but no podium for nine nearly-medallistsTime for the what-ifs, now that the Olympic dust is settling on New Zealand's Rio campaign.22 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsParty-time for returning Olympic heroesThe bulk of New Zealand's medal-winning Olympians return home tomorrow - and there will be an opportunity to congratulate the stars.22 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessEliza McCartney's marketing potential soarsEliza McCartney's agent has been fielding calls from potential sponsors since her vault to fame at Rio.22 Aug 04:03 AM
OlympicsSilver medalist learns of disqualification on live TVThe American runner who took silver in the men's 5,000-meter was involved in a cringe-worthy moment when an NBC reporter informed 22 Aug 02:29 AM
OlympicsIs Usain Bolt getting engaged?Usian Bolt's sister has revealed details about his relationship with girlfriend Kasi Bennett, who she believes is perfectly suited to marry him.22 Aug 02:13 AM
OlympicsProtest that may see medallist killedFeyisa Lilesa marked his silver medal in the men's marathon staging a protest against his country's government, claiming his life could be in peril.22 Aug 01:36 AM
OlympicsHas she or hasn't she won rare medal?Confusion reigns over whether Nikki Hamblin has been awarded a prized Olympic medal in Rio.21 Aug 11:53 PM
OlympicsRio 2016: The, ahem, Penis GamesDylan Cleaver remembers the stories that made headlines at the Rio Olympics.21 Aug 11:47 PM
OlympicsAs it happened: Rio closing ceremonyWelcome to our live coverage of Rio 2016 the Brazilian city says goodbye to the Olympics.21 Aug 10:40 PM
OlympicsNick Willis trumps porn on way to bronzeOlympic bronze medalist Nick Willis makes no understatement when he says it's been "an interesting year".21 Aug 10:01 PM
OlympicsThe best and worst of Rio 2016From heartbreak and jubilation, to the utterly bizarre and wacky, Rio 2016 gave us moments we'll never forget.21 Aug 09:40 PM
OlympicsHow New Zealand's medal placing comparesWith a record medal haul in Rio, how have New Zealand placed overall and where does that sit in their Olympic history?21 Aug 08:07 PM
OlympicsNZH Focus: Carrington to carry NZ flagThis morning on NZ Herald Focus - Triple Olympic medalist Lisa Carrington will carry the flag for the New Zealand team at the Rio Olympics closing ceremony.21 Aug 07:23 PM
OlympicsCoaches strip down to protest decisionTwo Mongolian wrestling coaches have taken off their clothing, one all the way down to his underwear, to protest the result of a bronze medal match.21 Aug 07:21 PM
OlympicsWhat was your favourite Rio moment?The Rio Olympics are officially over for the New Zealand team with a record haul of 18 medals - what was your top sporting moment from the last 16 days?21 Aug 05:46 PM
OlympicsCarrington to carry the NZ flagTriple Olympic medallist Lisa Carrington will lead the New Zealand team at today's Rio Olympics' closing ceremony.21 Aug 05:25 PM
OlympicsSam Gaze finishes lap down in men's mountain bikingTwo punctures and a mechanical issue have denied Kiwi mountain biker a leading finish at the Rio Olympics. The 20-year-old withdrew 21 Aug 05:09 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenRio a defining moment for women's sportCOMMENT: Eleven of New Zealand's record haul of 18 medals were won by female athletes, making these Olympics a defining moment for women's sport.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsCherished Games moments spur Ko onKiwi golfer Lydia Ko had some high-level support in her final Olympic round in the shape of champion rower Eric Murray.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OlympicsAussie athletes could be left in RioNine Australian athletes whose Olympic accreditations were altered could be left stranded in Rio because team officials have not been able to pay their fine.21 Aug 04:19 PM
OlympicsWalker elected to athletes' commissionSarah Walker has been elected to the International Olympic Committee's athletes' commission after all.21 Aug 04:13 PM
EntertainmentLorde congratulates Olympic friendGrammy Award-winning pop star Lorde has joined the nation's celebrations of teen Eliza McCartney's Olympic pole vaulting heroics.21 Aug 07:30 AM
