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    Kyle Jamieson will miss the three-match series against England. Photo: Getty Images

    Stiff side rules Jamieson out of England series

    Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has been ruled out of New Zealand's one-day international series with England due to stiffness in his side, New Zealand Cricket said.

    Noeline Taurua to be reinstated as Ferns coach

    Noeline Taurua. Photo by Getty

    Taurua to be reinstated as Ferns coach after two-month standoff

    Dame Noeline Taurua is to be reinstated as Silver Ferns coach, ending a bruising two-month saga that divided the netball community and tested the sport's leadership.

    Heartbreak for Otago in NPC final

    Heartbreak for Otago in NPC final

    Otago can still reflect on a wonderful season but they will not get to do it while gazing adoringly at the NPC trophy.

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    Simmons embracing Hoiho experience

    Taylah Simmons is loving her time in Dunedin with the Southern Hoiho this season. PHOTO: GREGOR...

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    Simmons embracing Hoiho experience

    Taylah Simmons looks at life through a lens.

    Ferns competitive, but not ‘at our best’

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    Ferns competitive, but not ‘at our best’

    The Football Ferns suffered a narrow 1–0 loss to hosts Mexico in Mexico City yesterday in the opening game of their three-match October Fifa window.

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    Class of ’25 do not want footnote tag

    Otago No 8 Christian Lio-Willie on the charge during the NPC semifinal against Bay of Plenty....

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    Class of ’25 do not want footnote tag

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    Otago side poised for place among greats

    The tiny club of Mjallby celebrate after winning the Swedish football league for the first time...

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    Otago side poised for place among greats

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    United smell blood against winless Cantabs

    Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

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    United smell blood against winless Cantabs

    Everyone loves a good old fashioned South Island rivalry.

    ‘Almanack’ names Santner, Henry players of the year

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    ‘Almanack’ names Santner, Henry players of the year

    Black Caps duo Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry have been named players of the year in the 2025 New Zealand Cricket Almanack.

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    Embattled Ferns 'just have to keep fighting’

    Karin Burger. Photo: Michael Bradley

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    Embattled Ferns 'just have to keep fighting’

    It is called the championship quarter for a reason.

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    No pressure: Otago coach ignoring hype

    Mark Brown. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    No pressure: Otago coach ignoring hype

    Otago coach Mark Brown has not thought too deeply about what he will say to his team just before they run out on to Apollo Project Stadium and try to create history in the NPC final in Christchurch...

    Obituary: Hec a man who loved his horses

    Ten-race winner Sand Sweeper and proud trainer Hec Anderton. Photo: ODT files

    Obituary: Hec a man who loved his horses

    There was not much Hec Anderton could not do with a horse.

    Meeting on despite loss of ‘60 or 70 stalls’

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    Meeting on despite loss of ‘60 or 70 stalls’

    It is business — just not quite as usual — for Ascot Park in Invercargill this weekend.

    Rakavenom looks primed for repeat win

    Rakavenom will be looking to back up from this impressive victory on October 16. PHOTO: MONICA...

    Rakavenom looks primed for repeat win

    Trainer Tony Stratford has been in hot form recently and it can continue tomorrow on Tuapeka Cup day.

    NZ Cup trip on line as Leap To Fame has last chance to impress

    Leap To Fame will need to produce his best form for trainer-driver Grant Dixon at Melton tonight....

    NZ Cup trip on line as Leap To Fame has last chance to impress

    There is so much on the line for champion pacer Leap To Fame at Melton tomorrow night.

    First horses named for rich slot races

    First horses named for rich slot races

    The first horses have been announced for the two $500,000 slot races at Addington Raceway on Show Day (November 14).

    Ebony Arden eyeing big 12 months

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    Ebony Arden eyeing big 12 months

    The impeccably bred Ebony Arden has won three of her five starts and is a filly that looks destined for some black-type racing.

    Our Roger first to do double

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    Our Roger first to do double

    Monday will mark 70 years since the first running of the Ashburton Flying Stakes.

    ODT Rugby Chat: NPC final time

    ODT Rugby Chat: NPC final time

    On the last ODT Rugby Chat for the year we find out who wins the NPC final.

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    Gilbert’s contribution immense

    Otago captain Sam Gilbert leads his team out for the NPC semifinal against Bay of Plenty at...

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    Gilbert’s contribution immense

    Otago fullback Sam Gilbert will leave New Zealand at the peak of his powers.
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