Related Content Rio Olympics 2016: Bosses live in luxury as athletes struggle Rio Olympics 2016: Kiwi sailors ready for roller coaster ride Photo Photos: Rio Olympics Opening CeremonyThe New Zealand women's sevens team meanwhile showed off their class by smashing Kenya 52-0 at the Deodoro Stadium as the Olympics welcomed rugby sevens into the fold. New Zealand's rowers and women's sevens team have got off to a strong start on day one of the Rio Games. On the hockey turf, a second-half fightback gave the Black Sticks a glimmer of hope, but gritty defence laid the base for Australia's 2-1 win in their opening men's hockey match at the Rio Olympics. The New Zealand team face Spain next up this morning. It was a largely forgettable opening day for New Zealand's swimmers, with only breaststroke specialist Glenn Snyders advancing out of his heat.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 06, 2016 12:13 UTC