Skip to main content
  • ...
Home
showersDunedin 23 | 10
Saturday, Sat, 7 FebruaryFeb 2026
Subscribe
Send us news & photos

Search form

  • News
    • Local Body Elections
    • Dunedin
      • DCC
      • Crime
      • Campus
      • Health
      • The Star
    • The South Today
    • National
    • The Star
    • International
    • Opinion
      • Editorial
      • Opinion
      • 100 years ago
      • Southern Say
    • Australia
    • Politics
    • ODTtv
    • Your News
    • Slideshow Section
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Basketball
    • Racing
    • Football
    • Netball
    • League
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • Hockey
    • Other Sport
  • Life & Style
    • Food & Wine
      • Fresh Christmas Edition
      • Ask a Chef
      • News & Features
      • Chef's Garden
      • Recipes
      • Wine Reviews
    • Home & Garden
    • Magazine
    • Toitū te whenua
    • Resilient
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Design for Living
  • Entertainment
    • ODT Quiz
    • Film
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Books
    • Arts
    • Gaming
    • Dance
    • Television
  • Business
  • Regions
    • Queenstown
    • Wānaka
    • Central Otago
    • North Otago
    • South Otago
    • Southland
    • Canterbury
    • West Coast
  • Features
    • Grand Business South Awards
    • Build Buy Renovate
    • NZIA Southern Series
    • SOREC
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Drivesouth Reviews
    • Design for Living
    • Education Guide
    • Healthcare Providers
    • Conferences and Venues
    • Sponsored content
    • Southern Television
    • Health and Beauty
  • Video
  • Rural life

Search form

  • Send Us Your News
  • ...
  • Contact Us
  • Email
  • Facebook

Plus

  • Jobs
  • Wedding Guide
  • Death Notices
  • Privacy Policy
  • Drive South
  • Weather
  • Media Council Complaints

    Holland injury casts pall on Landers win

    A potentially serious injury to All Blacks lock Fabian Holland cast a shadow over an improved outing by the Highlanders

    Holland injury taints Highlanders win

    Holland injury taints Highlanders win

    The Highlanders' 41-31 preseason win against Moana Pasifika has been overshadowed by what appears to be a serious injury to star lock Fabian Holland.

    Miller keen to make No10 jersey his

    Cameron Millar kicks for goal during the Highlanders’ preseason game against the Crusaders in...

    Miller keen to make No10 jersey his

    Cameron Millar is focused more on the present with the Highlanders than his long-term future.

    Super Rugby: Holland looking forward to 'fast footy'

    Fabian Holland at training with the Highlanders. Photo: GERARD O'BRIEN / ODT

    Super Rugby: Holland looking forward to 'fast footy'

    One of the major talking points around the start of Super Rugby Pacific next weekend are tweaks to the laws, designed to make for a better viewing experience.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland towers over the Super Rugby Pacific trophy and Moana Pasifika...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Clarke Dermody says the Highlanders are too busy to take much notice of what the future holds for the big kahuna.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Harbour up for crack at Middlesex Cup

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Harbour up for crack at Middlesex Cup

    A Dunedin club will have a crack at winning one of New Zealand rugby’s great trophies in Wellington this weekend.

    Baxter back to coach Matatū

    File photo

    Baxter back to coach Matatū

    Blair Baxter is back.

    All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

    Scott Robertson and Ardie Savea at a media conference in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

    All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

    Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for head coach Scott Robertson's sacking.

    Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

    Dane Coles comes back into the All Black environment after retiring in 2023, having played 90...

    Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

    NZ Rugby has confirmed that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel for the next All Black coach.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

    SUBSCRIBER

    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

    Ethan de Groot is getting ready for a very big year.

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

    The All Blacks will start their 2027 World Cup campaign against Chile before taking on hosts...

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

    The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile.

    Rules tweaked to speed up game

    Photo: ODT files

    Rules tweaked to speed up game

    Super Rugby Pacific rules are changing yet again in a bid to speed up the game.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Landers start to click in second half

    Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer moves the ball during his team’s preseason game against the...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Landers start to click in second half

    You can never read too much into preseason.

    Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash

    Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau. File photo: Getty

    Crusaders too good for Highlanders in preseason clash

    The Crusaders have beaten the Highlanders 33-10 in their preseason game in Timaru this afternoon.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Interest in young outside backs

    Jamie Joseph keeps a close eye on Highlanders training. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

    SUBSCRIBER

    Interest in young outside backs

    Perhaps Ben Smith might have to get used to talking to the media more often.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

    Will Stodart. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    SUBSCRIBER

    Game chance to see what Highlanders have to offer

    Openside flanker, halfback and fullback are the positions of most interest in the first Highlanders team of the year.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Holland on countdown to series in South Africa

    Fabian Holland prepares to be lifted by Highlanders team-mates Angus Ta’avao (left) and TK Howden...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Holland on countdown to series in South Africa

    Fabian Holland ticked off a few countries last year — but one fresh destination looms large in 2026.

    ABs lock fends off Razor question

    Fabian Holland. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    ABs lock fends off Razor question

    Fabian Holland might be a rookie All Black but he has learned some veteran craft when it comes to dealing with a tricky question.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Pasitoa excited about Landers ‘journey’

    Reesjan Pasitoa looks to pop a pass during a Highlanders training session at Logan Park. PHOTO:...

    SUBSCRIBER

    Pasitoa excited about Landers ‘journey’

    Reesjan Pasitoa has an interesting name and he could be one of the most interesting Highlanders to watch this season.

    Vern Cotter to leave Blues, ruling himself out of ABs job

    Blues coach Vern Cotter. Photo: Getty Images

    Vern Cotter to leave Blues, ruling himself out of ABs job

    Vern Cotter's leaving the Blues at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season to join the Reds, ruling him out of the search for a new All Blacks head coach.
    Read more

    Connect with us

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    Editors' Picks

    • Lynne Newell. File photo: Stephen Jaquiery

      SUBSCRIBER

      No restrictions, insurer pledges

    • Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou upoko Edward Ellison and his daughter, hapū member Megan Pōtiki, at Ōtākou...

      SUBSCRIBER

      ‘We believe in kotahitanga’

    • Masters Games ambassador Kees Meeuws gets ready for tee off for his first round at St Clair....

      SUBSCRIBER

      Meeuws enjoying ambassador role

    • Celebrating 70 years of marriage are Outram couple Peter and Beth Daniell. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

      SUBSCRIBER

      Celebrating 70 years of marriage

    • The mysterious film set in Poolburn. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

      SUBSCRIBER

      ‘Legend of Zelda’ filming in town

    • Catherine Lee, the model for Wendy in Cecil Thomas’ 'The Darling Children Learning to Fly', takes...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Wendy model visits statue for first time

    Home
    • Contact Us
    • Contribute
    • Facebook

    Subscribe

    • Subscriber Benefits
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Stops, Starts & Redirects
    • FAQs

    About us

    • Contact us
    • Site feedback
    • Send us your news
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Media Council Complaints
    • AI use
    • Removals policy

    Our Websites

    • Allied Media
    • Allied Productions

    Newspapers

    • ODT E-edition
    • The Star - Christchurch
    • Oamaru Mail
    • The Star - Dunedin
    • The News - Central Otago
    • The Ensign - Gore
    • Ashburton Courier
    • North Canterbury News
    • Southland Express - Invercargill
    • Southern Rural Life
    • Central Rural Life
    • The Courier - Timaru
    • Mountain Scene - Queenstown
    • Property Times South Canterbury
    • Extra! School Publication
    • Clutha Leader
    • Bay Harbour News
    • Selwyn Times
    • The Wanaka Sun

    Classifieds

    • Death notices
    • Drivesouth
    • Jobs
    • Classified Advertising

    Advertise

    • Upload print advertising
    • Advertising Terms
    • Advertise with us

    Services

    • Allied Productions
    • ODT Store
    • Otago Images
    • Corporate Logos

    Magazines

    • Classic Driver
    • Dunedin Guide
    • Drivesouth Best Motor Buys
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Home & Leisure
    • Kiwi Gardener
    • Kiwi Gardener Quarterly
    • Rugby News
    • South
    • 03 Magazine
    • With this Ring
    © Copyright Allied Press Limited 2026. All rights reserved.