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Have the Olympics lost their way?
28 Jul 2016Sports Call - The biggest show on Earth kicks off in Rio shortly, and while one survey suggests NZ could enjoy its most successful Olympics ever, there is also scepticism about the Games themselves.
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Record number of US women going to Olympics
24 Jul 2016A record contingent of 292 women will be part of a powerful 555-strong United States team at next month's Rio Olympics.
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Sky's the limit for Olympic media war
Mediawatch - Some of New Zealand's media publishers are refusing to send reporters to the Rio Olympics over a broadcasting stoush. Why, and how will it affect coverage? Audio
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Australian team refuse to move into Olympic village
25 Jul 2016The Australian team has refused to move into the Olympic Village for the Rio Games because of problems including "blocked toilets, leaking pipes and exposed wiring", the delegation head says. Audio
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Mosquito eradication noted by NZ Olympic team
21 Jul 2016The New Zealand chef de mission Rob Waddell says the control of mosquitos in the Olympic city of Rio de Janeiro is obvious but so far there have been no issues.
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Media stoush over rights to Rio
21 Jul 2016Sky Television has expressed surprise Fairfax and NZME have decided not to go to Brazil to cover the Olympic Games. Audio
