The New Zealand women's pursuit cycling team have booked a ride for a bronze medal later this morning.

Mahe Drysdale says he'll never forget the uncertainty he felt while floating next to Martin in the finish area, waiting to hear if he had won gold.

The 2016 Rio Olympics have been producing plenty of odd events and moments.

The IOC demonstrated their remarkable ability to stand up straight even without a spine as they let dopers compete at Rio.

The nation ran a full gamut of emotions while watching Valerie Adams this morning but that was nothing compared to the silver medallist

Cue the finger pointing and outrage over the New Zealand sevens campaign in Rio after three losses from six matches, including one to Japan.

Sonny Bill Williams has abandoned the Olympic village and his wounded All Black Sevens team mates and returned to New Zealand.

Richie McCaw might have watched over some of NZ's biggest disappointments in Rio, but he is very much the "lucky charm" of the women's Black Sticks team.

Valerie Adams may have missed out on an historic third straight Olympic gold medal - but she's still a Kiwi champ.

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke put the wind up their rivals on the opening day of racing in the 49er class in Rio today.

An emotional Nikki Hamblin said she was in shock after failing to advance to the semifinals of the 1500m at the Rio Olympics.

Valerie Adams began today within a stone's throw of Olympic immortality but a personal best from American Michelle Carter left her with the silver medal.

A stunning final throw from American Michelle Carter has pinched the gold medal from Valerie Adams in Rio.

Kiwi cyclist Sam Webster will be hitting the books hard ahead of his second-round match sprint against Russian Denis Dmitriev.

Bronze-medallist Dane Bird-Smith choked up with emotion speaking about his father. He had no idea his dad had just been arrested.

Result means the No 4-ranked Kiwis are now assured of a place in the last eight with one pool match left to play.

The celebrity status of Usain Bolt has reached such feverish levels that even his parents held their own press conference in Rio yesterday. The

New Zealand's most successful Olympian, Ian Ferguson, has welcomed the calling out of drug cheats by clean competitors at the Rio Games.

He was once a star-struck teenager who shyly asked for a picture with his hero. Now he holds an Olympic record.

Really, how long would it take LeBron James to become the best handball player in the world?

Less than 24 hours after cementing his place even more in history, Michael Phelps' adorable baby boy, Boomer, is stealing the thunder from his dad.

She may not have won her race, but a Saudi Arabian athlete made history today and won the support of women all over the world.

Rio canoe slalom silver medallist Luuka Jones expects the next generation of Kiwi paddlers to make waves in the sport now that the country has its own whitewater venue.

Jarryd Hayne didn't make the final cut for Rio. After watching Fiji play, you understood why.

The latest destruction of his rivals saw him further establish himself as the most decorated Olympian of all time

New Zealand picked up a fifth silver medal of the Rio Olympics overnight - now the most at any Olympics.

How do you celebrate? Hit the town in Rio and brush shoulders with the many celebrities visiting the 2016 Games?

Everywhere you go you'll find athletes with weird warm-up rituals.

A controversial Russian swimmer has hit back at doping claims by lining up Michael Phelps for past marijuana and alcohol use.

Kiwi golfer Danny Lee shot a blistering six-under 65 in the second round of the Rio Olympics golf tournament.