Rio 2016
Extra Time for 7 October 2016
Two of New Zealand's Olympic champions have their medical records released by Russian hackers, but they're okay about it. The All Blacks prepare to match a test match winning streak. We hear from one… Audio
Sports with Brendan Telfer
Another bad week for NZ Rugby, Russian hackers who disclosed medical information about two NZ gold medallists trigger a debate about the use of therapeutic use exemptions, and Maria Sharapova seeks… Audio
NZ Paralympian team touches down in Auckland
The 31 athletes of the New Zealand Paralympic team touch down in Auckland. Audio
Sir Gordon Tietjens resigns as sevens coach
Sir Gordon Tietjens has resigned from the New Zealand Rugby Sevens after 22 years in charge of team. He told Checkpoint he was always going to resign regardless of how the team did at the Olympics. Video, Audio
Tom Walsh wins two Diamond League competitions
Olympic shotputter Tom Walsh has flourished post Rio, winning two Diamond League competitions in Paris and then Poland. Audio
Ladies: bring a medal
Overseas media were called out for sexism during the Olympics. There were instances in our media too, but it wasn't only the women patronised in reporting from Rio. Audio
Ladies: bring a medal
Overseas media were called out for sexism during the Olympics. There were instances in our media too, but it wasn't only the women patronised in reporting from Rio.
AudioWalsh beats Olympic champ at Diamond League
New Zealand shot putter Tom Walsh has beaten the Olympic champion to win the Paris Diamond League meeting.
World In Sport for 24 August 2016
The Rio Olympics comes to a close, an influential Pacific sports administrator dies and success for Fiji and Samoa's rugby league teams in Hawaii. In Fiji tens of thousands turned out to welcome home… Audio
Overselling Olympic spirit
A moving moment involving a Kiwi competitor in Rio was hailed worldwide as the embodiment of 'Olympic spirit'. But not everyone in the media agreed. Audio
Overselling Olympic spirit
A moving moment involving a Kiwi competitor in Rio was hailed worldwide as the embodiment of 'Olympic spirit'. But not everyone in the media agreed.
AudioHigh Performance Sport promises funding review after Rio
High Performance Sport New Zealand expects New Zealand to meet the target of 14 or more medals at Rio but admits there have been some disappointments. Audio
NZer tells of silver medal win in canoe slalom at Rio
Tauranga paddler Luuka Jones talks to Morning Report about her elation after winning an Olympic silver medal in Rio in the canoe slalom event. Audio
Historic Olympics beckons for the Pacific
Pacific Islands tipped to win first ever Olympic gold - with Fiji sevens team hot favourites. Audio
More Russian athletes escape Rio ban
Rio-based correspondent surprised at sheer number of Russians allowed to compete and expresses concern that olympic protests could escalate. Audio
Rio Games hasn't even started; already Football Ferns kicking off
There hasn't even been the opening ceremony yet but already the Football ferns are taking to the pitch in Brazil. We cross to our reporter in Rio. Audio
Russia names Rio team despite threat of blanket ban
Russia has named a 387 member strong team for the Olympics despite the expectation its athletes will be banned. Audio
We've done all we can to keep safe - Waddell
New Zealand's Olympic chef de mission says his team has done everything possible to protect athletes from the zika virus while they are at Rio.
NZ Olympic history made in 1500m
Three New Zealand men will compete in the 1500m for the first time at an Olympics, among four athletes added to the team for Rio.
Toby & Toby on ... The Rio Olympics
Opinion - Rio faces Zika, contaminated waterways and a financial crisis - and that's before the Olympics. Toby Manhire and Toby Morris take a look at the prospects.
