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    Athletics greats honoured

    New Zealand athletics greats Rod Dixon and Lorraine Moller have each been made officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year Honours list.

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    Another year in sport ... to the letter

    England Lionesses forward Chloe Kelly controls the ball against China at Wembley in London in...

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    Another year in sport ... to the letter

    Another weird, wild, whacky and wonderful sporting year is in the books.

    Collier ends fine year with medal

    Central Otago paddler Nick Collier prepares to tackle a tricky stretch at a wildwater event in...

    Collier ends fine year with medal

    Nick Collier has ended an impressive year in the world of canoe slalom with another international medal.

    Robinson crashes out in latest World Cup event

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson. Photo: Getty Images

    Robinson crashes out in latest World Cup event

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson crashed out of contention and gave up her overall lead in the giant slalom at the latest World Cup event in Austria.

    Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

    Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, her goddaughter Nicole, and Australia's Nick Kyrgios celebrate with...

    Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

    Nick Kyrgios has beat Aryna Sabalenka in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match billed as a modern take on Billie Jean King's famous win over Bobby Riggs, but one that has ignited controversy.

    In front early

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    In front early

    New Zealand darts representative Jonny Tata (left) in action during his world championship match against Englishman Ryan Meikle at the Alexandra Palace, London, on Wednesday. Tata shot to a 2-0 lead...

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    Family time is the winner at Christmas

    Otago golfer Ben Patston hopes to be in a celebratory mood when the New Zealand interprovincial...

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    Family time is the winner at Christmas

    Otago sports figures will be far and wide this Christmas - but they'll all be dreaming of happiness and success in 2026. The ODT sports department asks some of them three questions.

    Queenstowner gains ‘dream podium’ in super G

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson (left) shares the podium with Sofia Goggia (centre) and Lindsey...

    Queenstowner gains ‘dream podium’ in super G

    Alice Robinson has banked yet another world cup medal.

    Robinson confirms double podium prospects

    Alice Robinson of Team New Zealand in action during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's...

    Robinson confirms double podium prospects

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is a genuine contender for the podium in two events at the Winter Olympics in February.

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    Clubs still in contest for people’s time, attention

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    Clubs still in contest for people’s time, attention

    The Otago Daily Times checked on the health of the club sport scene in Dunedin 10 years ago and found a community that was surviving rather than flourishing. Sports...

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    Year in review: Stories of pluck and tenacity aplenty

    Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen is hoisted aloft after winning the New Zealand open men’s title on the...

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    Year in review: Stories of pluck and tenacity aplenty

    ODT sports reporters take time to look back over the year and reflect on their favourite moments - and identify the ones to watch in 2026.

    Peters goes one better and picks up gold

    Corey Peters heads to gold in Italy. PHOTO: FIA PARA SNOWSPORTS

    Peters goes one better and picks up gold

    New Zealand skier Corey Peters continued his excellent start to the season with gold in the para alpine downhill world cup in Italy yesterday.

    Auckland to host major tournament

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    Auckland to host major tournament

    The World Bowls Series is coming to Auckland.

    Second for Peters

    Corey Peters celebrates his gold medal winning run. Photo: Getty Images

    Second for Peters

    Beijing Paralympic champion Corey Peters finished second at the opening FIS para alpine downhill world cup in Italy yesterday.

    Shelton back as top seed as field confirmed

    Ben Shelton. Photo: Getty Images

    Shelton back as top seed as field confirmed

    Five players who have reached the world’s top 10, along with some explosive emerging talent, are among the male players confirmed for the men’s ASB Classic in January.

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    Ruthe so good normal rules ‘just stop applying’

    Sam Ruthe celebrates as he becomes the youngest person to go under the 4min mark in the mile at...

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    Ruthe so good normal rules ‘just stop applying’

    Has there been a more exciting prospect to come out of New Zealand sport in recent history than Sam Ruthe?

    Wānaka twins proud to wear Olympics uniform

    Cam (left) Fin Melville Ives with Mischa Thomas wearing uniforms designed for the 2026 Winter...

    Wānaka twins proud to wear Olympics uniform

    Wānaka twins Cam and Fin Melville Ives have revealed the NZ team's uniform for the Winter Olympic Games in northern Italy next year.

    Robinson makes history in super G

    Alice Robinson flies down the St Moritz slopes yesterday. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Robinson makes history in super G

     New Zealand ace Alice Robinson has continued her sizzling run of form with a breakthrough victory.

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    Columba nab silver at nationals

    Columba College finished second at the national secondary schools touch championships in Rotorua...

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    Columba nab silver at nationals

    Columba College have added another medal to their haul to cap an impressive season on the touch field.

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    Dunstan impress at Otago champs

    Dunstan Arm sisters Ella (left) and Macey Barnes power out from the start of the heats in the...

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    Dunstan impress at Otago champs

    Otago rowers pulled their weight across the Lake Ruataniwha waters at the weekend.
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