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    New Zealand's Alice Robinson in the giant slalom at Milano-Cortina. Photo: Getty Images

    Robinson misses medals, Harrington into final

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    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson missed out on the medals in the Giant Slalom at the Winter Olympics.

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    Highlanders to learn from opening win

    Highlanders centre Jonah Lowe looks for an opportunity while Timoci Tavatavanawai and Cameron...

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    Highlanders to learn from opening win

    If Jamie Joseph is to be named All Blacks coach, beating the defending Super Rugby champions was not a bad way to begin his final stretch with the Highlanders.

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    Sparks sign off with pair of losses

    Otago Sparks captain Felicity Robertson defends a delivery during a Hallyburton Johnstone Shield...

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    Sparks sign off with pair of losses

    That was a plate of parsley with no meat or potatoes.

    State of Origin match confirmed for Auckland

    Spencer Leniu is tackled while carrying the ball for the Blues during last year's State of Origin...

    State of Origin match confirmed for Auckland

    A State of Origin match will be played in Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 following three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission.

    Swayzee goes back to back

    Photo: file

    Swayzee goes back to back

    Swayzee upstaged younger brother Leap To Fame on Saturday night to win back-back Hunter Cups at Melton and deny Leap To Fame a $A1 million ($NZ1.7m) bonus.

    New Ferns skipper Kerr ‘outstanding leader’

    Melie Kerr. Photo: supplied

    New Ferns skipper Kerr ‘outstanding leader’

    Melie Kerr will take command.

    Fast seventh for Ruthe

    Photo: ODT Files

    Fast seventh for Ruthe

    New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe posted another rapid mile time at the Sound Running Invite in North Carolina yesterday.

    Ferguson returning home

    Black Caps quick Lockie Ferguson sends down a bullet during team training at Dunedin’s Logan Park...

    Ferguson returning home

    Black Caps pace-bowler Lockie Ferguson will depart the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to return home on paternity leave.

    Dominant win for Yang

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    Dominant win for Yang

    South Korean Yunseo Yang yesterday claimed a commanding victory in the Women’s Amateur Asia Pacific Championship in Wellington.

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    Kingsford exchanges heartache for glory

    Rebecca Kingsford wins the Coast to Coast on Saturday.PHOTO: MIKE WALEN/KEYIMAGERY

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    Kingsford exchanges heartache for glory

    It has been a long and eventful journey but Rebecca Kingsford can now call herself a Coast to Coast champion.

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    Elliott’s pace too hot for opposition

    Hamish Elliott celebrates after winning the Coast to Coast on Saturday. PHOTO: MIKE WALEN...

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    Elliott’s pace too hot for opposition

    Hamish Elliott described his "ultimate adventure" after charging to victory in the men’s Longest Day at the Coast to Coast on Saturday.

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    Southern trifecta led home by Shallard

    Sophie Shallard. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Southern trifecta led home by Shallard

    Southern athletes claimed all three steps on the podium in the women’s section of the two-day individual race at the Coast to Coast.

    NEV victory over Albion cements place at top of standings

    Photo: file

    NEV victory over Albion cements place at top of standings

    North East Valley cemented their spot at the top of the Bing Harris standings with a seven-wicket win over Albion at Tonga Park on Saturday.

    South Africa hand NZ first defeat of cup

    Black Caps top-scorer Mark Chapman in action against South Africa in their T20 World Cup match in...

    South Africa hand NZ first defeat of cup

    South Africa are on the brink of reaching the T20 World Cup’s Super 8 stage after captain Aiden Markram’s storming half-century led them to a dominant seven-wicket victory.

    Craw blasts 172 to lead Waihola to win over Milton

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Craw blasts 172 to lead Waihola to win over Milton

    The Waihola Swans returned to their winning ways with a 190-run win over the Milton King Crabs at Kaitangata in the latest round of the South Otago premier competition on Saturday.

    Third-wicket stand key for Oamaru

    Photo: ODT files.

    Third-wicket stand key for Oamaru

    Oamaru, Union and St Kevin’s posted wins in the latest round of the Borton Cup on Saturday.

    Place in big air final not to be but pair still buzzing

    New Zealander Sylvia Trotter competes in the women’s freeski big air qualification in the Winter...

    Place in big air final not to be but pair still buzzing

    New Zealand freeskiers Sylvia Trotter and Ruby Star Andrews put together a fierce effort in the qualification rounds of the big air at the Winter Olympics yesterday.

    Pipped by progression in discipline

    New Zealander Campbell Melville Ives competes in the third run of the men’s snowboard halfpipe...

    Pipped by progression in discipline

    Wānaka snowboarder Cam Melville Ives was in a philosophical mood after finishing 12th in the final of the men’s snowboard halfpipe at the Winter Olympics yesterday.

    Results bode well for world cup meetings

    Tom Sexton. Photo: Getty Images

    Results bode well for world cup meetings

    Both New Zealand and Australian elite track cycling squads will approach the international season with confidence after strong performances at the Oceania Championships.

    Double duties pay off for Price

    Hello Hayley wins the Southland Guineas at Ascot Park on Saturday. PHOTO: MONICA TORETTO

    Double duties pay off for Price

    Trainer Sophie Price had a good excuse for briefly putting aside her regular clerk of the course duties at Invercargill on Saturday.
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