Murphy in for Lyon, Ashes over for Cummins
Spinner Todd Murphy has been called into the Australia squad in place of Nathan Lyon for the fourth Ashes test, while captain Pat Cummins is out for the rest of the series due to a back issue.
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Family time is the winner at Christmas
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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
Queenstowner gains ‘dream podium’ in super G
Alice Robinson has banked yet another world cup medal.
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Duffy delivers to help seal victory in third test
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Duffy delivers to help seal victory in third test
Holy dirty purple work shirt.
Key to investigate England drinking during Noosa break
Key to investigate England drinking during Noosa break
Rob Key will investigate the drinking habits of England players, after reports their mid-Ashes Noosa break resembled a "stag do".
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Duffy replaces Sir Richard at top
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Duffy replaces Sir Richard at top
Jacob Duffy will not want this year to end.
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Quadriceps injury will sideline Bates until March
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Quadriceps injury will sideline Bates until March
Veteran New Zealand and Otago opener Suzie Bates has been ruled out of all cricket until March.
Black Caps seal series win against Windies
Black Caps seal series win against Windies
Fast bowler Jacob Duffy and spinner Ajaz Patel routed West Indies as NZ won the third and final test by 323 runs to complete a 2-0 series victory.
Robinson confirms double podium prospects
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.
South gets one over North
South gets one over North
Otago cricketers played key roles as the South claimed inter-island bragging rights with a 31-run win in a rain-affected third T20 game in Nelson on Saturday.
Otago name dropped for Super Smash
Otago name dropped for Super Smash
Otago cricket is ditching the "Otago" from its Super Smash team names.
McCullum under fire as England approach 'badly exposed'
McCullum under fire as England approach 'badly exposed'
England coach Brendon McCullum faced a barrage of criticism from former players and captains yesterday after his team slumped to another crushing Ashes defeat by Australia.
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Trio’s U19 selection bodes well for Volts
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Trio’s U19 selection bodes well for Volts
Three Otago rising stars have been awarded national honours — and one has been highlighted as a leader of the future.
Rogers double propels Villa past United
Rogers double propels Villa past United
Morgan Rogers struck two superb goals for Aston Villa as they beat Manchester United 2-1 at home this morning to record their seventh straight Premier League victory and 10th in a row in all...
Lara Antipova confirms potential with Trentham romp
Lara Antipova confirms potential with Trentham romp
Fortuna Racing look to have another exciting filly on their hands after Lara Antipova romped to victory in the group 2 Wakefield Challenge Stakes at Trentham on Saturday.
Wakatipu falls to CBHS
Wakatipu falls to CBHS
Wakatipu High School suffered a five-wicket loss to Christchurch Boys’ in their latest game at the New Zealand First XI boys tournament at Lincoln yesterday.
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Brenssell makes history as president of Southern club
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Brenssell makes history as president of Southern club
Steph Brenssell is the first to arrive and the last to leave.
Hansen appointed Black Ferns coach until 2028
Hansen appointed Black Ferns coach until 2028
Whitney Hansen hopes her appointment as Black Ferns coach can inspire more women across the game.
Another tough day at oval for bowlers
Another tough day at oval for bowlers
The Bay Oval pitch is proving to be batter-friendly during the third and final test between the Black Caps and the West Indies.
Republican Party goes back to back
Republican Party goes back to back
This time, he had to earn it.