Hayden Meikle

After years running with it, it’s a pass

Madden NFL 26 is as technically impressive an entry as ever from the venerable sports game...

After years running with it, it’s a pass

Here is a question this grizzled veteran of sports gaming never thought he would have to ask.

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Otago men unable to capitalise on chances

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Otago men unable to capitalise on chances

Otago had their chances but could not find a way to score to make it two straight wins at the National Hockey Championship in Christchurch.

Shield challenge looms for in-form Otago

The Ranfurly Shield. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Shield challenge looms for in-form Otago

Otago will get a chance to bring the Ranfurly Shield back to its actual home.

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Otago men start championship quest with victory

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Otago men start championship quest with victory

The Otago men opened their national championship campaign with a solid 4-2 win over Wellington in Christchurch yesterday.

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Whalers smash Eels in record win

Otago Whalers winger Mavae Manuika on his way to scoring a try against the Aoraki Eels at Forsyth...

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Whalers smash Eels in record win

Talented centres Ngatokotoru Mateariki and Sailusi Temaka put the Aoraki Eels to the sword as the Otago Whalers began their season in style yesterday.

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Will the All Blacks be hot, cold or just right?

Shane Warne celebrates taking a wicket during the first test of Australia’s successful Ashes tour...

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Will the All Blacks be hot, cold or just right?

Eden Park was important.

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Hobbs about to fulfil 30-year-old quest

Andrew Hobbs gets in some extra practice at the Otago Golf Club. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Hobbs about to fulfil 30-year-old quest

Andrew Hobbs is finally about to realise his dream of wearing the silver fern. The veteran Otago golfer is heading to the Philippines to represent the New Zealand senior team at the Asia-Pacific...

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Hoiho sign experienced 1.93m Australian centre

Jessie Edwards is joining the Hoiho. Photo: 2X Inc.

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Hoiho sign experienced 1.93m Australian centre

The Southern Hoiho will have a real presence under the net this season.

All Whites great to watch - but not clinical enough

All White Tyler Bindon battles for possession with Mohamed Toure of Australia. Photo: Getty Images

All Whites great to watch - but not clinical enough

The All Whites are again lamenting a lack of cutting edge in front of goal after slipping to a 3-1 loss to Australia in Auckland.

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All Whites have the brains to match their brawn

All Whites team-mates Finn Surman (left), of Portland Timbers, and Michael Boxall, of Minnesota...

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All Whites have the brains to match their brawn

The All Whites play Australia in Auckland tonight in the Soccer Ashes series. Sports editor Hayden Meikle looks at six reasons for NZ football fans to be optimistic.

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Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey

One of the Otago Daily Times’ greatest Otago Spirit XV, Julia Gorinski. PHOTO: CASWELL IMAGES

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Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey

A lot of players have worn the Otago Spirit jersey over the past 25 years. Selecting a greatest Spirit XV is no easy task, but sports editor Hayden Meikle thought he would give it a crack.

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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years

Otago second five Kilisitina Moata'ane scores one of her five tries in the Spirit’s 82-0 win over...

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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years

Thrillers, crushing victories, heart-breaking defeats — the Otago Spirit have seen it all over 25 years. Hayden Meikle highlights five memorable games.