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    Kiwis finish sixth, eighth in finals

    New Zealand swimmers Cameron Leslie and Gaby Smith both competed in finals on the second day of competition at the world para championships in Singapore yesterday.

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    Tyler stable dominant at Gore

    Former northerner Martell and heavy-track specialist Vamos spearheaded a dominant Sunday afternoon at Gore for trainer Kelvin Tyler.

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    Molloy intent on spreading message

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    Casey understood to have signed with Highlanders

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    No Shield hangover: Bambry

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    No Shield hangover: Bambry

    There will be no Ranfurly Shield hangover.

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    Dembele, Bonmati claim top awards

    Dembele, Bonmati claim top awards

    Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati won the top prizes at this year's Ballon d'Or awards.

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    South revels in Ranfurly Shield win

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    Dare we dream of Shield-NPC double?

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    Dare we dream of Shield-NPC double?

    Sam Gilbert absolutely loved getting his hands on the Ranfurly Shield.

    Silver for Smith on opening day of world champs

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    Silver for Smith on opening day of world champs

    Gaby Smith got New Zealand off to a dream start at the world para swimming championships in Singapore yesterday.

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    New Zealand Open part of British Open qualifying series

    New Zealand’s premier golf tournament will again offer a significant bonus next year.

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    Impressive first-up heat win for NZ women’s four

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    Impressive first-up heat win for NZ women’s four

    The New Zealand women’s four impressed winning their heat on day two of the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China, yesterday.

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    A season of highlights for Spirit

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    A season of highlights for Spirit

    The Otago Spirit have had a season to remember. Kayla Hodge wraps up the Farah Palmer Cup Championship champions’ season.

    Halfback stocks replenished ahead of Bledisloe Cup

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    Martinelli scores late to deny City

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    Hundreds of millions bet on NZ amateur football league

    New Zealand's national football league has become a magnet for offshore betting, raising alarm bells for sport integrity experts.
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