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Hoiho sign experienced 1.93m Australian centre
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Hoiho sign experienced 1.93m Australian centre
The Southern Hoiho will have a real presence under the net this season.
Hayden Meikle
All Whites great to watch - but not clinical enough
All Whites great to watch - but not clinical enough
The All Whites are again lamenting a lack of cutting edge in front of goal after slipping to a 3-1 loss to Australia in Auckland.
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All Whites have the brains to match their brawn
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All Whites have the brains to match their brawn
The All Whites play Australia in Auckland tonight in the Soccer Ashes series. Sports editor Hayden Meikle looks at six reasons for NZ football fans to be optimistic.
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Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey
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Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey
A lot of players have worn the Otago Spirit jersey over the past 25 years. Selecting a greatest Spirit XV is no easy task, but sports editor Hayden Meikle thought he would give it a crack.
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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
Thrillers, crushing victories, heart-breaking defeats — the Otago Spirit have seen it all over 25 years. Hayden Meikle highlights five memorable games.
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Faletoi Peni and his warrior Stags sent a reminder on Sunday of the magic that still lives in the Ranfurly Shield.
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Faletoi Peni and his warrior Stags sent a reminder yesterday of the magic that still lives in the Ranfurly Shield.
Southland win Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
Southland win Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland.
Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland.
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Wood rises to new heights among stars
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Wood rises to new heights among stars
Is it that time of year again? It is indeed. Hayden Meikle presents the annual Otago Daily Times sport power rankings.
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
The Highlanders have been handed a reasonably challenging draw for the 2026 season as they seek to avoid a repeat of this year’s wooden spoon.
Hansen brothers a champion team
Hansen brothers a champion team
Big brother presumably calls the shots.
Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students
Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students
It is that time of year.
Valuable hit-outs for Otago sides in Chch
Valuable hit-outs for Otago sides in Chch
Otago warmed up for the national championship with some promising performances at an annual tournament in Christchurch at the weekend.
Top teams set to clash
Top teams set to clash
The stage is set for an intra-city showdown for the inaugural Tuppy Diack Shield.
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Various musings and ranting at clouds
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Various musings and ranting at clouds
It feels like the right time to make another list of a bunch of things that have been on my mind. Here are 23 of them.
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Hoping to pocket a world title
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Hoping to pocket a world title
Riley O’Donnell cannot see which way every ball is going to travel on a pool table.
Highlanders sign young trio
Highlanders sign young trio
The Highlanders are young - and they just got younger.
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Brothers scoop title in tournament firsts
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Brothers scoop title in tournament firsts
Big brother presumably calls the shots.
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May the football gods shine on Liverpool
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May the football gods shine on Liverpool
Honestly, August kind of sucks. You do not need all the details but there are just too many dates that dredge up painful memories for The Last Word to make this a month worth celebrating.