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    Broncos left out in the cold by Kaikorai

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    Positive vibes for Steel: Heffernan

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    Positive vibes for Steel: Heffernan

    It feels like Georgia Heffernan has a rejuvenated energy this season.

    World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing

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    World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing

    World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions, adding that Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes such a test.

    Late try seals victory for Crusaders

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    Late try seals victory for Crusaders

    A late try to Crusaders replacement hooker George Bell secured them a 33-31 win over the Brumbies in Canberra.

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    Dunedin premier rugby: final scores

    The final scores are in for the tenth round of Dunedin premier rugby.

    Unwanted utensil for Highlanders

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    Unwanted utensil for Highlanders

    It was a night of lasts.

    City swimmers selected

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    City swimmers selected

    Kiwi swimmers Neo Salomonsson and Alfie Weatherston Harvey have been selected as part of the New Zealand youth team to compete at the Tri Series next month.

    Kim, five others tied for US Open lead after day 1

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    Kim, five others tied for US Open lead after day 1

    Past champion A Lim Kim of South Korea was part of a six-way tie for the lead after one round of the US Women’s Open yesterday at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin.

    Kopua, 39, set for shock return to game

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    Kopua, 39, set for shock return to game

    Former Silver Fern captain Casey Kopua is in line for a shock return to elite netball.

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    NNZ finally confirms premiership will go ahead next year

    "This netball competition’s the best one in the world. We need it to keep going, so we’re...

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    NNZ finally confirms premiership will go ahead next year

    After weeks of uncertainty, Netball New Zealand has confirmed the ANZ Premiership will return in 2026.

    Knox to notch a hundred

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    Knox to notch a hundred

    Darcy Knox used to sweep the floor at the Edgar Centre.

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    Council votes to get behind Nuggets, Hoiho

    Otago Nuggets forward Jaylen Sebree trains at the Edgar Centre. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Council votes to get behind Nuggets, Hoiho

    Call it an assist — but the Dunedin City Council has offered $50,000 a year for the next three years to help keep the Otago Nuggets and Southern Hoiho basketball teams bouncing.

    Night of lasts for the Landers

    Night of lasts for the Landers

    It was a night of lasts - last game, last place. And last match for Sam Gilbert in the Highlanders colours.

    Champions Trophy-winning Black Caps coach dies

    Champions Trophy-winning Black Caps coach dies

    Former Black Caps coach David Trist has died in Christchurch aged 77.

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    Call to end player arms race

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    Call to end player arms race

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    Rowe taking to international stage

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    Rowe taking to international stage

    Ella Rowe is used to doing the heavy lifting.

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    Talented lock good to go: Joseph

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    Talented lock good to go: Joseph

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland is ready to go if you ask his coach Jamie Joseph.

    Two views — one Topp Cup

    Southern Region celebrate winning the Topp Cup last season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Two views — one Topp Cup

    One Topp Cup. Two perspectives. Correspondents Francis Parker (Southern Region) and Bob Howitt (Central Otago) go at it from different angles.

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    Yet another intriguing race in the Citizens Shield

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    Yet another intriguing race in the Citizens Shield

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    Superfan buoyed by players’ visit

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    Superfan buoyed by players’ visit

    While it may be difficult to prove otherwise, Dennis McBride reckons he is the Highlanders’ No1 fan.
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