Hayden Meikle

When you lose every game, you have to look for positives wherever you can.

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. No 98: The Coronation Road Race (1953)

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. No 94: Northern wins second Chatham Cup (1961)

Otago took a small step backward yesterday and will hope it has not spoiled the progress it has made this season.

Southland is still celebrating after winning the Ranfurly Shield for the second time in two years. But should Otago people be happy for their neighbours, or annoyed they have waited 54 years and counting for their turn?

Kashi Leuchs remembers Cadel Evans as "high-strung" and "fussy".

Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. Number 104: Shearer wins Olympic silver (1992)

Otago Daily Times sports editor Hayden Meikle blogs live as the All Blacks play Fiji in the last test match at Carisbrook.

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. No 101: Bill Lean breaks world record (1976)

You must never assume that a sequel is going to be inferior to the original, writes Hayden Meikle.

A year has passed since the unveiling of the inaugural Otago Daily Times power rankings of New Zealand athletes. Sports editor Hayden Meikle updates the list.

Remember Susy Pryde?

To qualify for one Olympic Games is impressive. To get to three is outstanding.

Hayden Meikle counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. No 109: St Kilda rules the waves (1982)

Hayden Meikle counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. Number 112: Trish Hill wins Paralympic gold (1984)