Hayden Meikle

The Kiwi team’s highs were high, the lows were ... few and far between

The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham threw up the usual amount of drama, excitement, heartbreak - and medals. Lots and lots of medals. Otago Daily Times sports reporters reflect on how the NZ team performed.

Gate-way to glory

Gate-way to glory

Prepare for the mullet hairstyle to get even more popular in New Zealand schoolyards. Aaron Gate might just have inspired a generation to both give cycling a go and let that hair flow underneath...

Former Otago coaches take roles with club in Japan

Former Otago coaches take roles with club in Japan

Two coaches with Otago pedigree are taking a step up in Japan.

Old Golds get scratchy win

Jason Forrest has never been so excited to see grass.

Stampede suffers first loss of this season

Perfection will elude the Southern Stampede this season.

Premier teams prepare for semifinals

It is semifinal time in the North Otago premier club competition.

Royals lose, but look like contenders

Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

Royals lose, but look like contenders

The Dunedin City Royals are not that far off the pace set by the best team in South Island women’s football.

Let’s enjoy Games for what they are

A young fan watches as Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon tries his best to ride her bike...

Let’s enjoy Games for what they are

The Last Word was unexpectedly asked to feature on one of those castpod things on an RNZ platform this week to bang on about the relevance of the Commonwealth Games and some favourite memories of the event.

Pundits leaning towards Liverpool

Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min (right) and goalkeeper Fraser Forster embrace after a pre...

Pundits leaning towards Liverpool

Another English Premier League season is nearly here.

Malaise of All Blacks ‘concerning’

Referee Jaco Peyper talks to All Blacks Ardie Savea and Sam Cane during the second Rugby Test...

Malaise of All Blacks ‘concerning’

Tony Brown feels much the same as most All Blacks fans.

Brown confident Landers in good hands

Tony Brown enjoying the atmosphere before his final game in charge of the Highlanders at Eden...

Brown confident Landers in good hands

He left New Zealand so quickly after the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal that there was no time for a debrief of the campaign.

Tall Blacks miss out; Tall Ferns after bronze

Both New Zealand teams missed out on the 3x3 basketball finals in Birmingham.

Utah just the challenge for Cooper

Greg Cooper thought he was a reasonable skier. Then he saw his son, Ben, skiing backwards while filming the old man and realised he made a much better rugby coach than a winter athlete.

Oakley brothers recognised for contributions to Otago Rally

Norman (left) and Roger Oakley hold their Ron Frost Award citations at the Motorsport New Zealand...

Oakley brothers recognised for contributions to Otago Rally

Two Dunedin brothers with rallying in their blood have been recognised for their sterling efforts.

Two bronzes not what sevens teams wanted

New Zealand squash player Paul Coll in action against Wales' Emyr Evans yesterday. PHOTO: REUTERS

Two bronzes not what sevens teams wanted

It was another busy day in Birmingham. Hayden Meikle wraps up some of the action.

Thunder begins well twice but is beaten in both games

If only ice hockey games were decided on the opening goal.

Royals, Roslyn both well beaten

The two Dunedin teams found the going tough in the South Island Women’s Championship yesterday.

Smooth start to this campaign for Silver Ferns

Otago netballer Kate Heffernan, on test debut for the Silver Ferns against Northern Ireland,...

Smooth start to this campaign for Silver Ferns

It can be hard to keep track of everything happening at the Commonwealth Games. Hayden Meikle looks at how a few of the other New Zealanders are faring.

Milestones notched by Fairweather

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather has ticked off a couple of early milestones as she aims to finish her week in Birmingham on a podium.

Commonwealth Games: When to watch the Kiwis in action

Triathlete Hayden Wilde wins a world series race in Hamburg earlier this month. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

Commonwealth Games: When to watch the Kiwis in action

Here are the NZ athletes you must watch in Birmingham over the next 12 days. So set your alarm, cosy up in front of the TV and watch the medals roll in.

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