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Eliza McCartney thanks fans

Eliza McCartney has paid an emotional tribute to her fans after winning bronze at the Rio Olympics.

Final Kiwi in action at Olympics

Sam Gaze has the distinction of being the final Kiwi in action at the Rio Olympics.

Nick Willis' historic bronze medal

As a reverential student of New Zealand running history, Nick Willis found a unique place in its pantheon today with bronze in the 1500m at the Rio Olympics.

How our Olympians performed in Rio

A target of 14 medals was set for New Zealand at Rio, but that was seen a little on the light side. With the Games wrapping up tomorrow, we rate our athletes.

Lydia Ko says Olympic golf is here to stay

It was lambasted before the Olympics had even started. High profile players pulling out left and right, citing various and somewhat

A good day gets better: Ko meets McCaw

The Olympics have always been about more than winning a medal for world No.1 golfer Lydia Ko.

Who won the Tinder gold?

The lower profile sports leading the way as athletes wind down after the Olympics with the help of Tinder.

Usain Bolt is in denial

The history of Usain Bolt's three gold medals in three straight Games is glorious, but there was something missing.

Hewitt overcomes Vidal heartbreak

Andrea Hewitt couldn't hide the sadness of the last nine months after crossing the Olympic finish line in Rio this morning.

While you were sleeping - day 15

Lydia Ko extended New Zealand's record haul at the Olympics to 17 with a silver medal in the women's golf overnight.

Preening, lying and winning - that's all Rio

Portia Woodman sobbing under the goalposts after realising her try wouldn't win the Kiwi women's sevens team a gold.

KA-CHING The gold medal effect

They were flag-bearers at the opening ceremony and are rising stars of Team New Zealand's 2017 America's Cup campaign.

Deals for 'Lyin' Ryan' not likely to come flooding in

Brazilian investigators found video and witness evidence Lochte's account was false.

Fijian welcome for golden sevens heroes

Singing, cheering and a few kava sessions await Fiji's golden sevens team, when they are welcomed home in true island style today.

Tears of joy for Eliza's great leap

Tears flowed in Auckland as well as in Rio when Auckland teenager Eliza McCartney pole vaulted her way to Olympic glory yesterday.

IOC chief Kitty Chiller apologizes to Australian athletes fined

The Australian Olympic team says nine of its athletes have been fined after being detained for falsifying games accreditations.

Usain Bolt's 'triple triple' under threat

Unique set of Olympic titles could be a short-lived with Beijing relay medal under threat of being stripped over a teammate's reportedly failed retrospective doping test.

Olympics: Kiwi kayak quartet finish fifth

For evidence of Lisa Carrington's impact on New Zealand sprint canoeing, you didn't need to look much further than the final of the women's K4 500m.