Paris Essentials

Kayakers, team pursuit cyclists well placed for medals

Dame Lisa Carrington is leading the charge in the kayaking, and the track cyclists are in rapid form.

Alexandra's finest Finn Butcher wins kayak cross gold in Paris

Finn Butcher stunned the field in the kayak cross final to claim the gold medal, New Zealand's third of the Paris Olympics.

Noah Lyles wins Paris Olympics men's 100m final in photo finish

American Noah Lyles wins the marquee men's 100m final at the Paris Olympics.

Emma Twigg takes rowing silver as athletics starts on struggle street

Emma Twigg brings home silver in the single sculls, while the athletics starts with a whimper for New Zealand's athletes.

Silver for the sailing McKiwis Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie

The McKiwis, Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie, continue New Zealand's Olympic medal run with silver in the sailing.