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    Carys Stythe is relishing bringing the vibes in her second season with the Southern Steel.  PHOTO...

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    Stythe hoping streak continues

    You cannot help but smile around Carys Stythe.

    Teen triumphs over record-seeking Djokovic

     
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    Teen triumphs over record-seeking Djokovic

    Novak Djokovic's latest bid to capture a record 25th Grand Slam title is in tatters, after a stunning third-round defeat by Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca.

    Smith helps NZ turn heat up

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    Smith helps NZ turn heat up

    Nathan Smith has probably booked himself a starting spot for the test series against England later this month.

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    Quality evident from new-look Moller

    Nuggets import Craig Moller puts up a shot during a training session at the Edgar Centre earlier...

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    Quality evident from new-look Moller

    Craig Moller took a punt on basketball 10 years ago and it proved to be an inspired move.

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    Black Caps to play Sri Lanka in Dunedin

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    Black Caps to play Sri Lanka in Dunedin

    The Black Caps will host Sri Lanka in a one-dayer at their fortress at the University Oval in Dunedin in late January.

    Harbour and Kaikorai dominate on high-scoring day

    Action from Dunedin versus Harbour. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

    Harbour and Kaikorai dominate on high-scoring day

    Harbour and Kaikorai turned on the heat in the latest round of the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition.

    Merit award an ‘honour’ for Bates

    Raylene Bates (left), pictured with thrower Holly Robinson, was Team New Zealand chef de mission...

    Merit award an ‘honour’ for Bates

    Raylene Bates is never far from the track.

    Quality field for tourney

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    Quality field for tourney

    The bowls might be small but the stakes are large this weekend.

    Crusaders sound warning with thumping win over Hurricanes

    Sevu Reece scored twice for the Crusaders as the defending champs dismantled the Hurricanes in...

    Crusaders sound warning with thumping win over Hurricanes

    Though they may meet again in 2026, the Crusaders have landed a significant psychological blow ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.

    ODT Racing Chat: Club Challenge Race Day Preview

    ODT Racing Chat: Club Challenge Race Day Preview

    On ODT Racing Chat, brought to you by Fred's Fencing, we are at Wingatui previewing the Otago Racing Club's last feature meeting of the year this Sunday.

    Nathan Smith snares NZ's fastest five-wicket test haul

    Nathan Smith snares NZ's fastest five-wicket test haul

    Former Otago seamer Nathan Smith recorded the fastest five-wicket haul by a New Zealander as the Black Caps took control of the one-off test against Ireland in Belfast.

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    Shield leaders in red-hot form

    Valley halfback Jake Matthews shifts the ball against Excelsior in Weston. PHOTO: YAMMIE MCKENZIE...

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    Shield leaders in red-hot form

    North Otago might be taking a break for King’s Birthday weekend, but there are still plenty of talking points after the recent round of the Citizens Shield.

    Best of best shift focus to regional clash

    Former Crescent halfback Josh Cook returns for Central Otago this year. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

    Best of best shift focus to regional clash

    Club rugby pauses across the Otago Country region this weekend as attention turns to the annual King’s Birthday showdown between Southern Region and Central Otago for the prestigious Topp Cup.

    Payne mania: All White's Instagram skyrockets as Argentina fans show him love

    Tim Payne's follower count has skyrocketed after an Argentinian influencer boosted his profile....

    Payne mania: All White's Instagram skyrockets as Argentina fans show him love

    New Zealand footballer Tim Payne's become the hottest player on the internet, surging past the million followers mark on Instagram, after an Argentinian influencer's call to make him a "World Cup...

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    Second championship hard fought

    Lachie Garrick. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

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    Second championship hard fought

    Five questions for Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick.

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    How does the next phase work?

    Green Island loosehead prop Shane Fikken looks for a way around or through University openside...

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    How does the next phase work?

    You have got a fox, a chicken, some grain and room for only two of them on the boat at once.

    Jug-winning Taieri new favourites

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

    Jug-winning Taieri new favourites

    Well it’s official, Taieri are the Speight’s Jug holders, for the winners of the first round and the new favourites to win it all when they put 55 on Varsity at the weekend.

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    ‘Tough’ trip awaits under-20s

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    ‘Tough’ trip awaits under-20s

    Otago under-20 men’s and women’s teams will make their bid for glory at the national championships in Porirua over the long weekend.

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    Otago secondary schools cross-country

    The under-14 and under-15 girls set off.

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    Otago secondary schools cross-country

    Hundreds of keen runners gave it their all at the annual Otago secondary schools cross-country at Kaikorai Valley College yesterday.

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    South represented in Spain

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    South represented in Spain

    There is a sprinkling of Otago talent lapping up the Spanish waters this weekend.
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