Steve Hepburn

Experienced McClenaghan to play for Volts in T20s

Experienced McClenaghan to play for Volts in T20s

The Otago Volts have scored a coup signing former Black Cap and one of the most sought-after "death" bowlers in the world with Mitch McClenaghan heading south.

Highlanders returning but new faces assured

The Highlanders are coming back to Alexandra but it will be a different-looking side than the one which came at the start of last year.

Higher duties force changes on Otago

Higher duties force changes on Otago

The Otago Volts have been forced into making some changes to their side to take on Northern Districts today.

Fridays key in Highlanders’ 2021 calendar

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Fridays key in Highlanders’ 2021 calendar

The Highlanders will be Friday night specialists next year.

Smith favoured for top award

All Blacks and Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith looms as the hot favourite for the big prize at the New Zealand rugby awards.

Swimmer aiming to complete Hawea-Wanaka double

Meg McLaughlan swims in Lake Wanaka earlier this month. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

Swimmer aiming to complete Hawea-Wanaka double

Meg McLaughlan is going to do something not many teenagers undertake between Christmas and New Year. A lot of exercise and some back-breaking work.

Rewards on and off field for Millar

Former Otago prop Craig Millar, about to start his fourth season for the Panasonic Wild Knights...

Rewards on and off field for Millar

Craig Millar captained Otago and also played for the Highlanders. But Japan is now his home and the 30-year-old prop is making the most of his time in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Pirates aiming for premier return

The Pirates club is making attempts to get a team back in the premier club competition.

Highlanders confirm game in Alexandra

The Highlanders are heading back to Alexandra.

Central Otago club preparing for bumper day

Central Otago Trotting Club president Graham Sinnamon (left) and club senior vice-president...

Central Otago club preparing for bumper day

It's been a stinker of a year. So what better way to start 2021 than get along to a course five minutes outside Omakau, place some bets and have some fun.

Club’s loss for dire season only $130,000, chairman says

The future for Forbury Park is uncertain. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Club’s loss for dire season only $130,000, chairman says

Forbury Park Trotting Club has racked up a loss of more than $130,000 but it has been described as a miracle it was was not more.

Murley awarded VNZ life membership

Jock Murley shows his volleyball style at the Otago Girls’ High School gymnasium yesterday. PHOTO...

Murley awarded VNZ life membership

It was not a straightforward introduction to the sport and even when Jock Murley was accorded one of its highest honours, things did not all run smoothly.

Upsurge in numbers for many clubs

Upsurge in numbers for many clubs

Some clubs are booming while others are feeling the pinch but they all have one thing in common — no-one saw it coming.

Women playing and staying — Duncan

Monique Usher tees off on the 11th hole at Balmacewen last night. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

Women playing and staying — Duncan

As people flock to golf so, too, do the females.

Two key bowlers unavailable to play Auckland

Two key bowlers unavailable to play Auckland

The Otago Volts will be without the services of two key players when they take on Auckland in the City of Sails today.

Nobody better than Smith right across the park

All Black halfback Aaron Smith celebrates with son Luka Smith after the win over the Wallabies at...

Nobody better than Smith right across the park

Rugby writer Steve Hepburn looks at the high and the lows of a domestic rugby season which has never taken place before and hopefully never will again.

Nareki, Koroi, Ioane chased but stick with Otago

Josh Ioane (left) and Jona Nareki will join Vilimoni Koroi back with Otago for the next two years...

Nareki, Koroi, Ioane chased but stick with Otago

Three of Otago’s most exciting players have re-signed with the union for next season.

Win in final game consolation for Otago

Win in final game consolation for Otago

The Otago teams at the South Island tournament in Christchurch battled hard but were exposed to what high-level softball is about.

Highlanders need more who can consistently perform

Highlanders coach Tony Brown will need a big season from his more marginal players. Photo: Getty...

Highlanders need more who can consistently perform

The election is over and Jacinda and her mob are back in charge. The red landslide made sure they will govern alone.

Highlanders make up half Maori All Blacks’ forward pack

Maori All Black coach Clayton McMillan (left) and Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga take part in...

Highlanders make up half Maori All Blacks’ forward pack

Highlanders will make up half of the Maori All Blacks’ starting forward pack when the side takes on Moana Pasifika in Hamilton tomorrow.

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