Black Caps crush Zimbabwe by nine wickets in first test
New Zealand won the first test against Zimbabwe inside three days, securing victory in Bulawayo by nine wickets after skittling out the hosts on Friday.
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Rejoining Southern United ‘best challenge’ for coach
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Rejoining Southern United ‘best challenge’ for coach
Sometimes taking a step back helps you move forward.
Deans finishes with personal best
Deans finishes with personal best
Saving the best for last. Dunedin swimmer Caitlin Deans wrapped up an admirable world championships in Singapore with a top 10 finish and a personal best in the women’s 800m freestyle yesterday.
Chance for master trainer to drive winner
Chance for master trainer to drive winner
Phil Williamson is looking to turn back the clock to 2021 on the first day of the Southern Surge.
Big smile goes long way for 11-year-old
Big smile goes long way for 11-year-old
Long before the sun emerges above the surrounding hills at Arrowtown Golf Club, the beaming smile of Nia Madden is usually warming all around her.
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South’s passion fuelling Stag Day appeal
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South’s passion fuelling Stag Day appeal
Ah, the good old NPC. Put aside the reality (it has long been relegated to third-tier status) and the concerns over its future, and you should be able to enjoy the heart of New Zealand rugby as much as ever.
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Southland Boys’ favourites for semifinal
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Southland Boys’ favourites for semifinal
School rivalry will lift a notch this weekend.
Cormick at first five for pre-season clash
Cormick at first five for pre-season clash
Georgia Cormick will have a new number on her back today.
Spectacle not lost on 50-cap Stag back
Spectacle not lost on 50-cap Stag back
Southland outside back Rory van Vugt has impeccable timing.
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Different jersey, same focus for Stag Day victor
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Different jersey, same focus for Stag Day victor
Charlie Powell has a perfect record on Stag Day.
Wallabies lose two hookers ahead of Lions finale
Wallabies lose two hookers ahead of Lions finale
The Wallabies have been forced to call Brandon Paenga-Amosa into the team for the final test against the Lions, after two hookers were injured at training.
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Stampede aim to maintain grip
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Stampede aim to maintain grip
The Stampede are not about to let their Dunedin rivals sweep in and knock them out of contention on their home ice.
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Semi rivals have preview to use
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Semi rivals have preview to use
It is not often you can get first-hand intel on your opponents so close to the playoffs.
Black Caps in control in Zimbabwe
Black Caps in control in Zimbabwe
The Black Caps are in firm control after taking a 158-run lead over Zimbabwe after the first innings and then making inroads into their hosts' batting in Bulawayo.
Southern homecoming for Waldron
Southern homecoming for Waldron
Joe Waldron will be a welcome addition to the Wingatui training ranks at the start of the new season today.
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Opener will test ‘brutal’ breakdown
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Opener will test ‘brutal’ breakdown
All eyes on the breakdown. New Otago coach Mark Brown reckons his side’s prospects in the NPC hinge on how they perform in that area.
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Provincial game’s character hinges on money
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Provincial game’s character hinges on money
While we await New Zealand Rugby's long-overdue announcement about the future of the NPC, Adrian Seconi ponders what the competition might look like next year.
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Call-up surreal even for veteran
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Call-up surreal even for veteran
Kelly Brazier looked down at her phone and saw the name she did not want flashing up at her.
Young Dunedin golfer blitzes world field
Young Dunedin golfer blitzes world field
Dunedin golf prodigy Joanna Ke has blitzed the field to claim one of junior golf's top titles.
Regional riders in strong world championship team
Regional riders in strong world championship team
Four Otago cyclists have booked their ticket to Switzerland.