Men’s pair, women’s quad advance to next stage
Both New Zealand crews advanced to the next stage of racing on day one of the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China, yesterday.
Downhill riders racing up to top ranks
Downhill riders racing up to top ranks
Rotorua mountainbiker Lachlan Stevens-McNab grabbed his first elite podium of the season, placing third in the men’s downhill final at Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
SUBSCRIBER
Performance emphasised deep concerns
SUBSCRIBER
Performance emphasised deep concerns
What was that?
Kerr forced to dig deep for glory
Kerr forced to dig deep for glory
Hamish Kerr showed he has a spine of steel to go with his spring-heeled legs when he soared to a world title yesterday.
Chances to be sports leaders relished
Chances to be sports leaders relished
As the school year draws to a close, the Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association spotlights more dedicated sports prefects and leaders who have championed student sport across our...
Beamish achieves his dream
Beamish achieves his dream
New Zealander Geordie Beamish described his achievement as "pretty unreal".
Runner becomes youngest woman to conquer Naseby race
Runner becomes youngest woman to conquer Naseby race
Christchurch runner Charli Watts, 21, has become the only woman aged under 30 to complete the 322km Naseby 200 Miler.
SUBSCRIBER
Debutant perseveres to beat wind, claim victory
SUBSCRIBER
Debutant perseveres to beat wind, claim victory
Dan Hayman has joined a select group of runners around the world to win a marathon on debut.
Fergus focused this time
Fergus focused this time
It was redemption of sorts for Canterbury’s Clara Fergus when she won the women’s section of the half-marathon in a smart 1hr 21min 53sec.
NZ advance in Davis Cup
NZ advance in Davis Cup
New Zealand has secured its Davis Cup world group II tie against Georgia, with James Watt clinching the winning point in the fourth rubber in Palmerston North yesterday.
Maxwell on podium
Maxwell on podium
Outstanding 23-year-old Sammie Maxwell fought her way to the silver medal in the elite women’s cross-country race at the UCI world championships in Switzerland yesterday.
Dunedin marathon
Dunedin marathon
Photos by Peter McIntosh
SUBSCRIBER
Well-trodden rivalry back to set the pace
SUBSCRIBER
Well-trodden rivalry back to set the pace
The battle lines have been drawn as Clinton Manderson (Nelson) and Tom Galloway (Christchurch) prepare for best-of-three honours in the Dunedin Marathon tomorrow morning.
Chignell to run in Florida
Chignell to run in Florida
Otago runner Oli Chignell has been selected for the World Athletics cross-country championships in Tallahassee, Florida, on January 10.
SUBSCRIBER
Will the All Blacks be hot, cold or just right?
SUBSCRIBER
Will the All Blacks be hot, cold or just right?
Eden Park was important.
SUBSCRIBER
Female sports stars bringing some Barbie to the party
SUBSCRIBER
Female sports stars bringing some Barbie to the party
"She's everything ... he’s just Ken".
Grant fancies team’s chances in his new sport
Grant fancies team’s chances in his new sport
It is a little off the wall.
SUBSCRIBER
Welshman inspired by Scots in-laws
SUBSCRIBER
Welshman inspired by Scots in-laws
Hanging out for a post-race slice of birthday cake will serve as motivation for Welshman Sam Joseph after travelling across the world to compete in the Dunedin Marathon on Sunday.
Kiwis continue strong run in New York
Kiwis continue strong run in New York
New Zealander Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dabrowski are through to the final of the US Open women's doubles final.
Anisimova upsets Swiatek at US Open
Anisimova upsets Swiatek at US Open
Amanda Anisimova executed a stunning upset over second seed Iga Swiatek at the US Open, gaining sweet revenge after falling flat in the Wimbledon final.