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SportJuly 24

Erika Fairweather wins NZ's first medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has claimed New Zealand's first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
    Erika Fairweather wins NZ's first medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games
    Erika Fairweather wins NZ's first medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games
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    SportJuly 24

    The Last Word: World Cup void means time to find something else

    Um, now what do we do?
    Hayden Meikle
    The Last Word: World Cup void means time to find something else
    The Last Word: World Cup void means time to find something else
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    RugbyJuly 24

    Baxter ready for Aupiki final

    Blair Baxter has led Matatū through some historic moments.
    Kayla Hodge
    Baxter ready for Aupiki final
    Baxter ready for Aupiki final
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    RugbyJuly 24

    Otago dispatch Mid Canterbury to retain Ranfurly Shield

    Tries for everyone.
    Adrian Seconi
    Otago dispatch Mid Canterbury to retain Ranfurly Shield
    Otago dispatch Mid Canterbury to retain Ranfurly Shield
    GolfJuly 24

    Fox home to celebrate Open win with family, friends

    Ryan Fox returned home to New Zealand on Friday eager to celebrate his British Open triumph with family and friends.
    Reuters
    Fox home to celebrate Open win with family, friends
    Fox home to celebrate Open win with family, friends
    RugbyJuly 24

    Otago thump Mid Canterbury in Shield defence

    Otago ran in 12 tries in a very comfortable win in Alexandra.
    Adrian Seconi
    Otago thump Mid Canterbury in Shield defence
    Otago thump Mid Canterbury in Shield defence
    ChristchurchJuly 24

    Grand final rivalry renewed at One NZ Stadium

    One day shy of a year on from their last grand final meeting, heavyweights Linwood and Marist Albion will lock horns again on Sunday in club rugby’s showpiece event at One New Zealand Stadium.
    Sam Coughlan
    Grand final rivalry renewed at One NZ Stadium
    Grand final rivalry renewed at One NZ Stadium
    NetballJuly 23

    Netball NZ scraps final restrictions, questions linger over domestic league

    Netball New Zealand has quietly scrapped the final restrictions preventing Silver Ferns and other leading players from pursuing overseas contracts.
    Dana Johannsen
    Netball NZ scraps final restrictions, questions linger over domestic league
    Netball NZ scraps final restrictions, questions linger over domestic league
    NetballJuly 23

    Poi, Hall cleared to play for Silver Ferns

    The Silver Ferns have received a timely boost on the eve of their Commonwealth Games campaign, with two previously injured stars declared fit.
    Adam Burns
    Poi, Hall cleared to play for Silver Ferns
    Poi, Hall cleared to play for Silver Ferns
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    SportJuly 23

    Five stars to watch in Glasgow

    Let the Games begin. Sports reporter Kayla Hodge picks out five international stars to watch at the Commonwealth Games.
    Five stars to watch in Glasgow
    Five stars to watch in Glasgow
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    RugbyJuly 23

    Three keys for Matatū ahead of final

    Matatū will host the Blues in the Super Rugby Aupiki final on Saturday. Kayla Hodge identifies three keys for the hosts.
    Three keys for Matatū ahead of final
    Three keys for Matatū ahead of final
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    RugbyJuly 23

    Upper Clutha enter as favourites

    Pretty much everything points to an Upper Clutha when they confront Wakatipu in the Central Otago premier club rugby competition final in Wānaka on Saturday.
    Bob Howitt
    Upper Clutha enter as favourites
    Upper Clutha enter as favourites
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    RugbyJuly 23

    Fourth final in a row for Valley, Excelsior

    There is a little history in this one.
    Kayla Hodge
    Fourth final in a row for Valley, Excelsior
    Fourth final in a row for Valley, Excelsior