Rio 2016 Olympics

Fiji have beaten New Zealand 12-7 to advance to the semi finals of the Olympic men's sevens tournament, ending the All Blacks Sevens hopes of a medal.

Sports Call - The day of reckoning looms for New Zealand as Olympic medal expectations teeter, writes Stephen Hewson.

Rio 2016 Olympics - The New Zealand men's sevens team has been beaten by Fiji 12-7 in the quarter-finals, putting them out of medal contention.

Rio 2016 Olympics - Police have discovered a second bullet inside the Olympic equestrian centre close to the stable area, a security source said.

Top seeds Fiji beat the United States 24-19 to send the Americans home early and save New Zealand the embarrassment of a pool stage exit at the inaugural Olympic sevens tournament.

Mike Dawson failed to replicate his excellent semi-final performance, missing out on a medal in the final of the canoe slalom at the Rio Olympics.

Rio 2016 Olympics - Strong winds again forced the organisers to call off another day's rowing but they remain confident the regatta can be completed on time.

Rio 2016 Olympics - The NZ sevens team has narrowly avoided elimination from the Olympics - thanks to a pool match win by Fiji.

Rio 2016 Olympics - The New Zealand women's hockey team progresses after beating Spain, but cyclist Linda Villumsen has missed out on a medal.

Sonny Bill Williams - injured during NZ's shock loss to Japan - says he won't return home for surgery until his rugby sevens team's last game at Rio. Audio

A Wednesday of Olympic woe was compounded by the elimination of the Football Ferns from the women's tournament.

US swimmer Michael Phelps has claimed the 20th and 21st Olympic gold medals of his career in Rio today.

Rio 2016 Olympics - Tongan taekwondo athlete Pita Taufatofua is using his newfound fame to shine a light on his country and culture.

Fiji finished unbeaten on day one of the Olympic rugby sevens competition after coming from behind to edge Argentina 21-14 in their second pool match.

Rio 2016 Olympics - Russia's swimming chief describes the atmosphere surrounding his team at the Olympics as similar to the Cold War

Rio 2016 Olympics - After its shock loss to Japan, the New Zealand sevens side is back on track with a 28-5 win over Kenya.

Rio 2016 Olympics - New Zealand's three-day eventing team led by Sir Mark Todd has missed out on the medals after the final day's show jumping session. Audio

Rio 2016 Olympics - The rugby sevens team suffered a double upset, losing their opening pool match against Japan, and having Sonny Bill Williams ruled out by injury.