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    Erika Fairweather races in the women’s 200m freestyle semifinal at the world championships in...

    Fairweather cruises into 200m semis

    Erika Fairweather made lightning-quick work of booking her spot in another world championship final.

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    Father-son duo part of champion Taieri side

    Family matters at the Taieri Bowling Club.

    Trial for those keen to crew a dragon boat

    The Otepoti Dragons crew in action at Lake Karapiro in April. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Trial for those keen to crew a dragon boat

    There is a place in the dragon boat for everyone.

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    Deans 13th in 1500m freestyle

    Caitlin Deans. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Deans 13th in 1500m freestyle

    Dunedin Olympian Caitlin Deans has made a sound start to her big week.

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    In-form Aucklanders wrap up title in southern visit

    Auckland Steel player Hannah Shields (left) battles for the puck with Dunedin Thunder’s Lydia...

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    In-form Aucklanders wrap up title in southern visit

    Nerves of steel.

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    The puck stops here

    Lydia Hortop-Blair in action for the Dunedin Thunder. PHOTO: KEAPHOTOS

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    The puck stops here

    Four teams, three medals, two finals, one big winner.

    Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies

    The bleach-blond, mahogany-tanned behemoth became the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s...

    Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies

    Hulk Hogan, the US sports and entertainment star who made professional wrestling a global phenomenon, has died. He was 71.

    Age no barrier for Venus Williams

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    Age no barrier for Venus Williams

    Venus Williams has received a wild card main draw entry into the Cincinnati Open, as the 45-year-old enjoys an age-defying return to the spotlight.

    Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support

    Minister for Emergency Management Mark Mitchell. Photo: RNZ/Mark Papalii

    Govt orders scrapping of transgender guidelines in community support

    What began as a review under a previous minister has turned into an order to ditch the guidelines completely.

    Students striving for solo success

    Dylan Rawcliffe. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Students striving for solo success

    This is part two of the Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association series profiling Otago students who compete in individual sports.

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    Deans confident on eve of world champs

    Dunedin swimmer Caitlin Deans has been selected for the world championships in Singapore. PHOTO:...

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    Deans confident on eve of world champs

    Relaxed looks good on Caitlin Deans.

    Career-best leap for McTaggart

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    Career-best leap for McTaggart

    New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart hit her stride in London yesterday.

    Southern derby split in playoff preview

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    Southern derby split in playoff preview

    We will meet again.

    British men finally get relay gold medals

    Britain's Mark Hylton, Iwan Thomas, Roger Black, Jamie Baulch and Mark Richardson stand on the...

    British men finally get relay gold medals

    Britain's men’s 4x400m relay team have finally been presented with their gold medals from the 1997 World Championships.

    McTaggart leaps to lifetime best

    Olivia McTaggart won the London event ahead of one of the strongest pole vault fields assembled...

    McTaggart leaps to lifetime best

    New Zealand pole vaulter Olivia McTaggart has produced the performance of her career, winning the Diamond League event at London's Olympic Stadium.

    First couple of ice hockey

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    Queenstown’s first couple of ice hockey

    Queenstown ice hockey is much the richer for a couple from the sport’s powerhouse nations, the United States and Canada.

    First ever Kiwi makes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad

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    First ever Kiwi makes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad

    Wellington-born dancer Faith Ward has been named in the world-famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad - the first time a New Zealander has made the crew.

    2026 Winter Games medals unveiled in Italy

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    2026 Winter Games medals unveiled in Italy

    Organisers of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics unveiled yesterday the medals that will be awarded to athletes during the Games next year.

    Gallen quits after beating Sonny Bill

    Paul Gallen (right) had Sonny Bill Williams on the ropes in Sydney last night. Photo: Getty Images

    Gallen quits all sport after beating Sonny Bill

    Sonny Bill Williams won't get a rematch after Paul Gallen announced his retirement from all sport following his split points boxing win over the former All Black.

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    ‘ODT’ leads in gender balance

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    ‘ODT’ leads in gender balance

    The Otago Daily Times continues to lead the way in its women’s sport coverage.
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