17-year wait over for under-20s team
17-year wait over for under-20s team
Perfection. The New Zealand under-20 men's team achieved just that as they won their world tournament in Turkey yesterday.
Hayden Meikle
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Insights found stateside
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Insights found stateside
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens at wide receiver, Tanielu Tele'a at running back, and Ethan de Groot and Saula Ma'u holding firm in the offensive line.
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South runs in co-captain’s veins
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South runs in co-captain’s veins
Family means everything to Hugh Renton. The Highlanders co-captain has been thrilled to learn he is a descendant of Dunedin royalty, he plays every game in memory of his late father,...
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Tapper’s maiden century propels Hounds
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Tapper’s maiden century propels Hounds
Nick Tapper led the way as his CDK side made hay on a delightful Dunedin afternoon at Bishopscourt.
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Johnson, Wardle in record partnership
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Johnson, Wardle in record partnership
Otago Volts batter Llew Johnson made the most of a rare appearance for his home province at the weekend.
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Winter wonders and investment blunders
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Winter wonders and investment blunders
There was a time when few people in my office knew the first thing about snowboarding or freeskiing.
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Second era of Jamie Joseph gets its first test
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Second era of Jamie Joseph gets its first test
The second Jamie Joseph era begins in earnest today.
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‘Super Singles’ tournament attracts full field
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‘Super Singles’ tournament attracts full field
Do not tell Allan Swallow that bowls is a struggling sport.
Several points of interest ahead of Highlanders’ first hit-out
Several points of interest ahead of Highlanders’ first hit-out
You do not want to read too much into a team named for a preseason rugby game in January.
Plenty to talk about as Highlanders kick off campaign
Plenty to talk about as Highlanders kick off campaign
The Highlanders have talking points in the front row, at lock and on the wing as they head north to open their new Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
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Questions aplenty as season approaches
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Questions aplenty as season fast approaches
The Highlanders play their first preseason game in two days, and face their Super Rugby Pacific opener in 16 days. Hayden Meikle comes up with five early questions for them.
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Boy rescued after swept down Taieri
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Boy rescued after swept down Taieri
Not a bad story for school.
Harrington seizes moment to claim gold
Harrington seizes moment to claim gold
It is possible Luca Harrington has never heard of John Daly but they are sporting stories of equal unlikeliness.
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Holt carves up Albion in NEV win
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Holt carves up Albion in NEV win
A round-up of senior grade club cricket games played in Dunedin at the weekend.
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Going along for the (free)ride
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Going along for the (free)ride
Vinny Armstrong is just a little excited about welcoming some of the world’s elite freeride mountain bikers to her home ground.
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‘Optimism’ pervading Karaka
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‘Optimism’ pervading Karaka
Two southern colts with a spring in their step should attract some interest at the Karaka yearling sales.
Southern motorcyclist takes on the world
Southern motorcyclist takes on the world
This will be the fifth time Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has headed away for a European campaign — but there are some big differences this year.
Nine players from South at world U20 tournament in Turkey
Nine players from South at world U20 tournament in Turkey
Southern regions will have a healthy presence at an age-group tournament in Turkey next week.
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Contender word Kean wants as part of culture
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Contender word Kean wants as part of culture
Highlanders chairman Peter Kean will not be demanding miracles of Jamie Joseph this season.
Buchanan heading off to conquer world
Buchanan heading off to conquer world
This will be the fifth time Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has headed away for a European campaign — but there are some big differences this year.