Hayden Smith

These two books are similar in intent and, interestingly, though the respective fictional worlds referred to are very different, they were conceived about the same time, in the 1930s.

The Otago Daily Times counts down the 150 greatest moments in Otago sport. No 93: Nicol first Silver Fern to 100 caps (2003)

Dunedin boxing trainer Eldon Clifton is tipping the underdog to bark in tonight's big fight.

Otago golfer Mark Brooks is working 18-hour days at an American course but says getting the chance to see the world's best players up close makes it all worthwhile.

It still feels weird . . . Nothing like timing. A certain reporter was heard on Dunedin radio on Saturday afternoon broadly dismissing the Highlanders' chances against the Bulls and outlining his displeasure at the game being played in Palmerston North.

The Scarfies were desperately unlucky not to claim the coveted Tea-Cup in a good-humoured backyard cricket match with the champion Otago side in the Octagon yesterday.