Golf: Tiger's going to be fine: Gore
Golf: Tiger's going to be fine: Gore
Jason Gore gave a hearty chuckle when he was asked the question he just knew he was going to be asked at the New Zealand Open.
Hayden Meikle
Golf: Fine fifth for Prugh
Golf: Fine fifth for Prugh
Alex Prugh was the king of The Hills nine months ago and he nearly made a stunning breakthrough on the PGA Tour yesterday.
Brown bids for rare treble
Brown bids for rare treble
It will hardly delight the home fans if it happens but Australian golfer Mitchell Brown could join an exclusive club at The Hills this week.
Croudis narrowly misses Open spot
Croudis narrowly misses Open spot
Dunedin teenager Duncan Croudis nearly pulled off a shock qualification for the New Zealand Open yesterday.
Golf: Following trail blazer brother
Golf: Following trail blazer brother
Manny Villegas has followed his big brother most places, so it is natural he wants to make it to the PGA Tour.
Golf: Pitching in with great stories
Golf: Pitching in with great stories
Jay Delsing has some wonderful stories to tell. The veteran golfer is one of the more interesting Americans teeing it up in the New Zealand Open at The Hills today.
Golf: Tournament's future: 'We'll look at everything'
Golf: Tournament's future: 'We'll look at everything'
A top Nationwide Tour official was not able to shed much light on the future of the New Zealand Open yesterday.
Golf: Geary out to improve already good Open form
Golf: Geary out to improve already good Open form
Twelfth in 2007, fourth last year - similar improvement will mean a very happy Josh Geary later this week.
Brasher goes from league hard man to caddy for his countryman
Brasher goes from league hard man to caddy for his countryman
Tim Brasher may be the only caddy at the Michael Hill New Zealand Open who is as well known as his golfer.
Golf: Time overdue for a NZ winner
Golf: Time overdue for a NZ winner
Some say golf doesn't attract quite the same level of national pride as rugby or cricket or netball, but tell that to those New Zealanders who have won their country's major tournament.
The perfect race and I knew he could do it
The perfect race and I knew he could do it
I can't explain it. Was it the cheeky grin, the distinctive wavy blond hair or the springy running style?
Great year predicted for Vili and Jane
Great year predicted for Vili and Jane
So, what will 2010 bring? Sports editor Hayden Meikle gazes into his (notoriously unreliable) crystal ball to come up with an A to Z of what to expect from the new sporting year.
Give them a sporting chance
Give them a sporting chance
They've been ignored, mocked and derided - but all they really want is some love. Otago Daily Times sports editor Hayden Meikle identifies 10 sports that deserve a chance.
Cricket: Sparks caught a run short
Cricket: Sparks caught a run short
One measly run was all that stood between the Otago Sparks and their first points in twenty/20 cricket this summer.
Cricket: Otago focusing on the positives
Cricket: Otago focusing on the positives
It might seem difficult but Otago coach Mike Hesson says it is possible to take positives out of being on the wrong end of a record-breaking total.
Hayden Meikle: The season so far
Hayden Meikle: The season so far
Call it a mid-season review, a Christmas-break wrap-up or an end-of-year retrospective. Call it what you like. I hate football now and I'm going on holiday next week and I don't care.
Country rugby in uproar over coach
Country rugby in uproar over coach
Otago Country officials are worried the appointment of Australian coach Phil Mooney will create further cracks in a divided rugby province.
Rugby: Otago team vulnerable
Rugby: Otago team vulnerable
Otago could find itself in danger of dropping to a second tier of domestic rugby following confirmation last night of changes to the national championship.
Rugby: Mooney attempts to appease
Rugby: Mooney attempts to appease
New coach Phil Mooney has offered olive branches to David Latta, unhappy country clubs and any disgruntled supporters who are still wondering why Otago has appointed an Australian.
Golf: Pearce seeking clear fairways after year in rough
Golf: Pearce seeking clear fairways after year in rough
Mahal Pearce will not be looking back on 2009 with a great deal of fondness. A health scare and a family bereavement overshadowed anything the former New Zealand Open champion could produce on the golf course. He tells sports editor Hayden Meikle why he is hoping for better next year.