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    Chiefs hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho on the charge. PHOTOS: NZ RUGBY/SMARTFRAME

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    Checking out the home stretch

    Super Rugby Pacific is in the home stretch.

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    Robinson claims gold in Darwin

    Dunedin Paralympian Holly Robinson won gold in the women’s para shot put at the Oceania Athletic ...

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    Robinson claims gold in Darwin

    Dunedin Paralympian Holly Robinson saved her best for last.

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    Nuggets add Australian power forward

    Craig Moller in action against Michael Devoe (right). Photo by Sebastian Kahnert/picture alliance...

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    Nuggets add Australian power forward

    The Otago Nuggets have added Australian power forward Craig Moller to their roster after a tumultuous week.

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    Rediscovering that winning feeling

    Arsenal fans celebrate a goal. PHOTOS: REUTERS

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    Rediscovering that winning feeling

    Arsenal are champions again, and that has put a smile on the face of long-serving fan Mike Houlahan.

    Brake confirms her return to Black Ferns Sevens

    Michaela Brake. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Brake confirms her return to Black Ferns Sevens

    Sevens star Michaela Brake has confirmed her return to the Black Ferns Sevens after signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.

    Injured Hall in doubt for Commonwealth Games

    Catherine Hall, playing for the Mystics defends during the 2025 ANZ Premiership Grand Final match...

    Injured Hall in doubt for Commonwealth Games

    Silver Fern Catherine Hall could be in doubt for the Commonwealth Games after she was ruled out of the ANZ Premiership.

    Wootten ‘privileged’ to take on chief executive role

    Jennah Wootten. PHOTO: WORLD MASTRS GAMES 2017

    Wootten ‘privileged’ to take on chief executive role

    Experienced sporting leader Jennah Wootten is taking on her biggest challenge yet.

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    Looking to lift defence: Stegmann

    Luke Stegmann has been in sizzling form for the Dunedin Thunder. PHOTO: NZIHL MEDIA

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    Looking to lift defence: Stegmann

    Luke Stegmann came for the ice hockey and returned for the surf.

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    Mouthwatering rematch awaits

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    Mouthwatering rematch awaits

    When Cromwell and Arrowtown came up against each other in the opening round of the Central Otago premier club competition, they were — based on their 2025 performances — a couple of battlers...

    Miners Cup online for Lawrence, Crescent

    Owaka defenders Josh Huddleston (left) and Chris Chittock stop West Taieri winger Jacob Walls...

    Miners Cup online for Lawrence, Crescent

    The dark cloud of semifinal footy is already looming across the Southern Region, with many teams having to put the hard yards in at this stage to even be considered for post-season glory.

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    Winning Under 20 World Cup a highlight

    Brayden Mitchell. PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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    Winning Under 20 World Cup a highlight

    Five questions for Star coach Brayden Mitchell.

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    Valley on top but rest of field wide open

    The Citizens Shield.  PHOTO: YAMMIE MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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    Valley on top but rest of field wide open

    There is a familiar look to the top of the North Otago premier club competition.

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    Top-of-table clash in Mosgiel

    Taieri lock Harvey Amende is tackled by Harbour lock Preston Moananu during a division 1 club...

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    Top-of-table clash in Mosgiel

    The draw has worked out perfectly for a big day out in Mosgiel tomorrow.

    Top six looking all but sewn up already

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

    Top six looking all but sewn up already

    The top 6 looks almost done and dusted and there is still five games to go in the regular season.

    ODT Rugby Chat: 100 games and a first win of the season

    ODT Rugby Chat: 100 games and a first win of the season

    We talk to Eels winger Marc Rooney who plays his 100th game this weekend and Ratu Latus the Zingari lock who scored two tries at the weekend as his team won their first game of the season.

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    Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

    Clarke Dermody. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

    One of the great Highlanders stalwarts is heading to Ireland.

    De Groot named MVP

    Ethan de Groot looking on earlier this month. Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images

    De Groot named MVP

    Ethan de Groot is a man of his word.

    Jennah Wootten new boss of Netball NZ

    Jennah Wootten. Photo: LinkedIn

    Jennah Wootten new boss of Netball NZ

    Experienced sports and major events leader Jennah Wootten has been put in charge of Netball New Zealand.

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    Nuggets signing not going ahead

    Jonathan Janssen played for the Nuggets last season. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Nuggets signing not going ahead

    The Otago Nuggets have had to cancel a contract before the player even arrived.

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    Veitch leads Otago gains at Oceanias

    Shay Veitch. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Veitch leads Otago gains at Oceanias

    Shay Veitch leapt his way to Otago’s first medal at the Oceania championships this week.
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