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    Olympic champion in ‘terrible accident’

    A high-profile two-time Olympic champion is recovering after a "very terrible accident" while training near Queenstown.

    Ease into training, ACC urges runners

    Ease into training, ACC urges runners

    As the days start to get a bit longer and temperatures rise, runners are hitting the pavement and clocking up some mileage in the build-up to the marathon season.

    Obituary: A zest for life in the outdoors

    Alan McKay on his final day as starter at Wingatui. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Obituary: A zest for life in the outdoors

    Someone once mused, "If Alan McKay fell down a long drop, he would come out covered in gold dust".

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    Fierce rivals University, Physed to meet in final again

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

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    Fierce rivals University, Physed to meet in final again

    And so they meet again. After a tough competition, University Albion A and Physed A will meet in the Dunedin premier 1 final at the Edgar Centre this afternoon.

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    Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds

    North Otago flanker Mitch Morton warms up ahead of their Heartland game in Whanganui last week....

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    Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds

    If you are prepared to make the three-hour round trip for trainings, you better be enjoying the experience.

    Five to set you on the right track

    Photo: ODT files

    Five to set you on the right track

    Two weeks of heats will culminate in eight Southern Surge finals at Gore tomorrow. Harness racing journalist JonnyTurner has had his eyes over all of the form and has...

    S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce

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

    S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce

    A South Island-wide boys First XV competition will go ahead.

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    Spirit look to bring momentum home

    Otago Spirit replacement winger Meg Breen scores against North Harbour yesterday at Forsyth Barr...

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    Spirit look to bring momentum home

    You cannot ask for much more from the Otago Spirit from their opening games.

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    No 9 cutting pages out of Landers great’s playbook

    Otago halfback Dylan Pledger shapes to pass the ball during a training session at Kettle Park...

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    No 9 cutting pages out of Landers great’s playbook

    As far as we know, Dylan Pledger does not cut hair.

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    Various musings and ranting at clouds

    Carlos Alcaraz (right) consoles opponent Jannik Sinner after the latter was forced to retire from...

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    Various musings and ranting at clouds

    It feels like the right time to make another list of a bunch of things that have been on my mind. Here are 23 of them.

    Stallions in saddle for club title

    Photo: ODT files

    Stallions in saddle for club title

    The Alhambra-Union Stallions could run away with the club title today if recent form is any guide.

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    Hoping to pocket a world title

    Dunedin pool player Riley O’Donnell gets in some final practice before heading to the world...

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    Hoping to pocket a world title

    Riley O’Donnell cannot see which way every ball is going to travel on a pool table.

    Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century

    Codie Taylor is set to earn his 100th All Black cap this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

    Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century

    Scott Robertson has made five changes to his side that beat Argentina last weekend, handing a debut to big loose forward Simon Parker at No 8.

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    Black Ferns face formidable opponents

    England player Hannah Botterman. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Black Ferns face formidable opponents

    England have set themselves a big challenge before the whistle has even gone.

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    Paddon wary of the brothers Bates in Gippsl and round

    Hayden Paddon. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Paddon wary of the brothers Bates in Gippsl and round

    New Zealand rally star Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard are getting ready for another new experience this weekend.

    Stags break nine-year BoP drought

    Southland co-coach Nathan White (right) and assistant coach Scott Eade. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Stags break nine-year BoP drought

    Southland have notched their first win against Bay of Plenty since 2016.

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    Joseph relishing the ‘buzz’ before real battle begins

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    Joseph relishing the ‘buzz’ before real battle begins

    They say the only thing harder than winning a World Cup is defending a World Cup.

    Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines

    Mark Mitchell quoted the NZ First coalition agreement when he wrote to Sport NZ in July. Photo:...

    Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines

    Sport NZ urged the government not to scrap its guidelines for the inclusion of transgender people in community sport, but ministers did so anyway.

    NZR confirm new broadcast deal

    The All Blacks perform the haka before their match against Argentina on Sunday morning in Cordoba...

    NZR confirm new broadcast deal

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed a new broadcast deal with Sky from 2026-2030 with TVNZ to screen provincial games free-to-air.

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    Scoullar proud to provide opportunities to youngsters

    Dunedin City Royals academy director Blair Scoullar is extending his reach to help young...

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    Scoullar proud to provide opportunities to youngsters

    Blair Scoullar has always been passionate about creating opportunities for young footballers in the South.
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