Defence key for Spirit in semifinal
Promotion is at stake. There's a big pack in front of it and defence will be the key if Otago is to upset Wellington in today’s Farah Palmer Cup Championship final in Porirua.
Adrian Seconi
Otago walloped by dominant Wellington
Otago walloped by dominant Wellington
Otago's frail batting line-up performed so poorly it is a surprise no wickets fell during the tea break.
Jag more about style than speed
Jag more about style than speed
The Whites might be in the slow lane during the Targa Rally but few will be travelling in such style.
Dunedin’s Ng good chance to claim top prize
Dunedin’s Ng good chance to claim top prize
Fair warning. You might want to avoid playing pool at the pub this weekend.
Otago's first task to avoid follow-on
Otago's first task to avoid follow-on
Otago has a mammoth effort ahead if it is going to avoid an innings defeat in its Plunket Shield match against Wellington at the Basin Reserve.
Innovative options key to future
Innovative options key to future
Jess Davidson has turned her passion into a fulltime job.
Paddon, Murphy to drive in Targa Rally
Paddon, Murphy to drive in Targa Rally
Two very familiar faces will be taking part in the Targa Rally this year.
Partnerships get away on Otago
Partnerships get away on Otago
Wellington's Devon Conway demonstrated how much of an asset he could be in two years when he has qualified to play for New Zealand.
Hardwork ahead for captain Duffy
Hardwork ahead for captain Duffy
Still think of Jacob Duffy as the 17-year-old school kid from Southland who took three wickets in his first spell of top level cricket?
Two losses, but Dunedin boxer far from disgraced
Two losses, but Dunedin boxer far from disgraced
Dunedin boxer Kasib Murdoch will return home from Argentina without a Youth Olympics medal but a much better boxer.
Green Island seamers impress
Green Island seamers impress
Green Island’s Tom Beaton produced a second impressive batting effort to help his side record a comfortable win against University-Grange at Sunnyvale.
Sparks losses reveal extent of work ahead
Sparks losses reveal extent of work ahead
The Otago Sparks have a lot of work to do before the season gets under way judging by their results in back-to-back twenty20 matches against Canterbury.
Early advantage to Central in Plunket Shield
Early advantage to Central in Plunket Shield
Central Districts moved to the top of the Plunket Shield standings with a 145-run win against Canterbury in Nelson on the weekend.
Air we go
Air we go
Mount Hutt College pupil Patrick Duff gets airborne during the under-14 boys downhill race at the New Zealand Schools South Island Mountain Bike Championships in Dunedin on Saturday.
Central girls reach final
Central girls reach final
Central Otago defied the odds to make it all the way to the final of the Collier Trophy — the premier under-13 girls tournament in the country.
Strong bond to fore: interclub marks 50-year relationship
Strong bond to fore: interclub marks 50-year relationship
The St Clair Golf Club and Templeton Golf Club will this weekend celebrate a marriage which has lasted 50 years.
Loss to ND huge learning experience for young Otago team
Loss to ND huge learning experience for young Otago team
The positive news is Otago will not play a team that good again this season.
Former Waikato Shield hero firmly backing Otago
Former Waikato Shield hero firmly backing Otago
Arthur Stone ought to have a foot planted in either camp.
Calm urged for Otago's Shield challenge
Calm urged for Otago's Shield challenge
Otago coach Ben Herring has urged his side to treat today’s Ranfurly Shield challenge against Waikato as if it was a birthday celebration.
ND poised to win despite fine Rutherford ton
ND poised to win despite fine Rutherford ton
Added responsibility seems to be sitting nicely on Hamish Rutherford's shoulders.