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    Sophie Devine. Photo: Linda Robertson

    Devine to pull pin on ODIs after World Cup

    White Ferns ODI captain Sophie Devine has an end date in sight.

    OKC one win from title

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    OKC one win from title

    Jalen Williams scored 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in game 5 of the NBA finals yesterday.

    Students focused on being best they can be

    Otago Girls' High School diver Lyvia Nilsen. Photos: supplied

    Students focused on being best they can be

    Every high-achieving sportsperson has a story to tell.

    Victory for Chelsea

    Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

    Victory for Chelsea

    Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez each scored goals to propel Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in the group D opener for each team in the Club World Cup in the United States yesterday.

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    Sparks’ inspirational efforts deserved recognition

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    Sparks’ inspirational efforts deserved recognition

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    Long game for Butcher on return

    Finn Butcher. Photo: Getty Images

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    Long game for Butcher on return

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    Two-pointers being used to play catch-up

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    Two-pointers being used to play catch-up

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    Savea to take Japan sabbatical

    Moana Pasifika and All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea on the run against the Highlanders in...

    Savea to take Japan sabbatical

    Moana Pasifika are set to lose their inspirational leader for next season.

    Australia to hold domestic Super Rugby spin-off

    David Feliuai of the Brumbies is tackled during the round fourteen Super Rugby Pacific match...

    Australia to hold domestic Super Rugby spin-off

    Rugby Australia have announced an annual domestic Super Rugby competition aimed at giving the country's senior players more game time to kick off in September and October this year.

    Williams drops 40 as OKC move to one win from title

    Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams celebrates a slam dunk as Indiana Pacers guard Aaron...

    Williams drops 40 as OKC move to one win from title

    Jalen Williams scored 40 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in game five of the NBA Finals today.

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    Porteous going in a new direction

    Defending Olympic champion Nico Porteous, of Wanaka, is stepping away from competitive skiing....

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    Porteous going in a new direction

    Wānaka wonder Nico Porteous has no regrets as he closes the book on a big chapter in his life.

    Three racing greyhounds die in 72 hours

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    'Damning indictment': Three racing greyhounds die in 72 hours

    An animal rights organisation says the death of three greyhounds - one of which collapsed at Addington Raceway in Christchurch - within 72 hours last week is a "damning indictment" on the industry.

    Mackley follows in footsteps of Geddes, Lund

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    Mackley follows in footsteps of Geddes, Lund

    Queenstown runner Siena Mackley has joined a select club.

    White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

    Sophie Devine. Photo: Getty Images

    White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

    White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's Women's World Cup.

    Otago's Ward helps Black Sticks to stunning comeback win

    Black Sticks huddle before their game against Malaysia at the Nations Cup. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Otago's Ward helps Black Sticks to stunning comeback win

    A rising Otago hockey star helped himself to two goals in just in his second international appearance as New Zealand completed a stunning comeback in the Nations Cup this morning.

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    First elite medal for ex-Otago competitor

    Former Otago rower Ben Mason (left) and Finn Hamill celebrated their World Cup bronze in Italy...

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    First elite medal for ex-Otago competitor

    Former Otago rower Ben Mason won his first elite international medal in dramatic fashion at the opening world cup regatta.

    'Tough, tough weekend' for Liam Lawson

    New Zealand driver Liam Lawson at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters

    'Tough, tough weekend' for Liam Lawson

    New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has had to endure another tough weekend in Formula One.

    Monster putt seals stunning win for Spaun

    J.J. Spaun of the United States holds the trophy after his victory during the final round of the...

    Monster putt seals stunning win for Spaun

    J.J. Spaun sank an improbable 64 1/2-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to cap his stunning first major victory, emerging from the pack in the wild, waterlogged final round of the U.S. Open today at...

    Van Gisbergen wins NASCAR debut in Mexico City

    Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico...

    Van Gisbergen wins NASCAR debut in Mexico City

    Shane van Gisbergen led a race-high and career-best 60 laps and decimated the field in NASCAR's historic road-course race today, winning the Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in...

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    University claims historic win

    Otago University players Ashley Geusebroek (left) and Isla Ganley compete with Dunedin City...

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    University claims historic win

    Otago University are finally the ones with the royal smiles on their faces.
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