After winning 20 medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, New Zealand's athletes are back on home soil.
In the end, New Zealand walked away with 10 golds, seven silvers and three bronze medals.
Athletes who have arrived back in Auckland on Wednesday morning include David Liti, Tara Vaughan, Dame Lisa Carrington, Isaac McHardie, Taiko Torepe-Ormsby, Hazel Ouwehand, Billy Stairmand, Greta Pilkington, Julian David and Sarah Tetzlaff.
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Kiwi athletes return home. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
Dame Lisa Carrington speaks to media. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
Finn Butcher comes through the arrivals doors. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
Dame Lisa Carrington shows off her new gold medals. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
David Liti speaks to RNZ. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel
Finn Butcher speaks to RNZ. Photo: RNZ / Calvin Samuel