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Contentious sailing selection standards prove correct

The cut-throat selection process for New Zealand's Olympic sailing team has been fully justified according to the sport's boss.

Kiwi walker collapses at finish

Quentin Rew needed the help of race officials after collapsing after the finishing line in the 50km walk.

Fresh doping blow for Russia

Russia was stripped of another medal from the 2008 Olympics after three athletes were retroactively caught in drug tests.

Disgraced IOC executive denied bail, moved to prison

The Olympic chief arrested over ticket scalping allegations has been transferred to a prison.

'Big games are a weakness of ours' - Black Sticks coach

Mark Hager is not a man to pull any punches. Not even with many of his players in tears, and his own eyes red-rimmed.

Hamblin hampered by injuries in final

Nikki Hamblin, the runner who made world headlines, has completed an eventful Games by finishing 17th in the 5000m final.

Australian athletes arrested in Rio

Several Australian athletes are being questioned at a Rio police station after being arrested at the basketball semifinals.

Aussies blame swimmers

Claims of a rift between swimmers and the rest of the Australian team have been blamed for a disappointing medal haul.

High-flying Eliza: 'I'm so happy'

Eliza McCartney is the toast of New Zealand sport today after pulling off a stunning bronze medal performance in Rio.

Crash costs Kiwi place in BMX final

New Zealand' sole BMX representative in Rio, Trent Jones, has missed out on a chance to contest the medals after a crash in the second

Roughan: Lydia Ko, a lesson from Rio

COMMENT: In the days before the Olympics I quietly hoped our flag might be carried into the stadium by Lydia Ko.

Heroes' welcome awaits team from Rio

New Zealand's record-breaking Olympic heroes will be welcomed back in style on Wednesday.

Nano Girl: Truth about Olympics medals

COMMENT: As the Olympics come to a close this weekend, you may be surprised to know that this year's gold medals actually contain very little gold.

Frenchman's heroic - and messy - effort

World record holder for the 50km walk Johann Diniz had gold in his sights at Rio this morning - until it all fell apart.

Editorial: Lochte's tall story deserves a gong

If medals were awarded for brainlessness, Ryan Lochte would be on the podium.

Young Kiwi pole vaulter has high hopes

New Zealand's record medal tally could grow even more this weekend - with the contenders spearheaded by 19-year-old pole vaulter Eliza McCartney.

Editorial: Olympians lift nation's medal bar to new heights

After a nervous start, we got there. Yesterday New Zealand achieved its record haul of medals, eclipsing 1988 in Seoul and London four years ago.

Olympic sports ranked from best to worst

COMMENT: Plenty of sports have been showcased at Rio but how many are really worth their place among the elite?