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    Bowling club's big battle for survival

    The determined members of a Christchurch bowling club are on a mission to keep it alive.

    Italians retain mixed doubles title

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    Italians retain mixed doubles title

    Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open in a reimagined format attracting some of the top singles players.

    Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover

    Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover

    An ailing Jannik Sinner arrives at the US Open as defending champ and a leading contender, while a red-hot Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a second crown at Flushing Meadows.

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    Intercontinental honours for son, father

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    Intercontinental honours for son, father

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    Brothers scoop title in tournament firsts

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    Brothers scoop title in tournament firsts

    Big brother presumably calls the shots.

    Lighting the way for all fellow students

    Logan Park High School sports leaders (from left) Sophie Campbell, Finn Dixon-Stewart and Isaac...

    Lighting the way for all fellow students

    It has been a busy year for secondary school sports leaders across the region.

    Monfils to defend Auckland title

    Gael Monfils celebrates the win in Auckland this year. Photo: Getty Images

    Monfils to defend Auckland title

    The ageless Gael Monfils is returning to the Auckland Classic to defend his title, a year after becoming the oldest tennis player to win an ATP Tour crown.

    Kiwi wins second Cincinnati Open crown

    Erin Routliffe (left) and Gabriela Dabrowski with their Rookwood Cups. Photo: Getty Images

    Kiwi wins second Cincinnati Open crown

    New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe has won back-to-back doubles titles at the Cincinnati Open.

    Stampede secure title in two games

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    Stampede secure title in two games

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    Luke Littler headlines Auckland Darts Masters

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    Teen sensation Luke Littler headlines Auckland Darts Masters

    Teenage darts sensation Luke 'The Nuke' Littler is in town, as the World Series of Darts returns to Auckland this weekend at Spark Arena.

    Williams gets wildcard for US Open

    Venus Williams at the recent Cincinnati Open. Photo: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images via Reuters

    Williams gets wildcard for US Open

    Two-time US Open singles champion Venus Williams has a wildcard entry for this year's tournament, as she continues her age-defying return.

    Six Otago records broken

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    Six Otago records broken

    Six Otago records were broken at the recent Otago short-course championships at Moana Pool.

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    Bungard’s NZ dream comes true

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    Bungard’s NZ dream comes true

    Laura Bungard has always dreamed of representing New Zealand.

    Lightfoot solid in Lithuania

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    Lightfoot solid in Lithuania

    Harry Lightfoot has made a solid debut in the black singlet.

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    Dare we whisper it ... are Wallabies improving?

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    Dare we whisper it ... are Wallabies improving?

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    Sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester dies

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    Sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester dies

    The New Zealand yachting fraternity is mourning the death of decorated former sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester. He was 70.

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    Grimaldi leads 10-strong para team for world champs

    2024 Paralympic Champion Anna Grimaldi is thrilled to be back in the black singlet this year.

    Comeback for Adams

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    Comeback for Adams

    Shot putter Lisa Adams has come out of retirement to represent New Zealand at the world para championships in India next month.
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