Adrian Seconi

The old warhorse Chris Martin took three wickets in four balls to put the Black Caps in a strong position against South Africa in the first test in Dunedin.

Play took until mid-afternoon to get under way in the first test between New Zealand and South Africa at the University Oval in Dunedin.

Just when you think the Black Caps have settled on an opening combination they make a change for the first test against South Africa beginning in Dunedin today.

South African coach Gary Kirsten can afford the odd mischievous grin and knowing smile.

University Oval ground staff have erred on the side of caution when preparing the pitch for the first cricket test between South Africa and the Black Caps, which starts in Dunedin tomorrow.

So much for greedy rugby players - Otago back Glenn Dickson's first thoughts were for the creditors when he heard his employer had delayed filing for liquidation.

Otago Rugby Football Union chairman Wayne Graham has been heartened by the community's response but so far no-one has turned up with the million-dollar rescue package the union needs to avoid liquidation.

Whenever the subject of great all-rounders comes up at the office, Jacques Kallis is one of the last names mentioned.

Otago Nuggets guard Mark Dickel has spent his basketball career putting other people in scoring positions.

Aaron Redmond's miserable summer came to a sad end yesterday.

Shocked but resolute. That about summed up the feeling in the Otago camp yesterday.

The National Basketball League resumes tomorrow night. Basketball writer Adrian Seconi analyses the contenders.

Otago coach Vaughn Johnson described it as a "grade two" telling off.

The good news for Otago 12th man Darren Broom is he is likely to play in the next game.

Noodles - they masquerade as a meal but leave you feeling ripped off.

Auckland all-rounder Colin Munro bullied his way to a maiden century on Sunday and then helped finish the job with a hard-hit 39 to help seal a four-wicket win in the Plunket Shield match against Otago yesterday.