Groups back in swing but times still tough
Groups back in swing but times still tough
Sporting organisations in Otago have found it tough going over the lockdown period and not all of them are out of the woods yet.
Steve Hepburn
Shame, but just another week
Shame, but just another week
This week the bagpipes were set to come out. Before the pandemic enveloped the world, this week was the one when international rugby would have come to Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Three hat-tricks in as many games for Brook
Three hat-tricks in as many games for Brook
By rights, Cody Brook should have had three new footballs in his possession.
Lack of attack from Highlanders
Lack of attack from Highlanders
The game is made up of 100 one-percenters. For a team like the Highlanders, it comes down firstly to doing the basics well and efficiently.
Side unable to put sufficient pressure on Hurricanes
Side unable to put sufficient pressure on Hurricanes
It is often said that in sport defence wins titles.
Transtasman event next year looks likely
Transtasman event next year looks likely
Whatever Super Rugby looks like next year, it is hopefully going to bring some quality to the table.
O’Keefe, Coughlan leaving Southern United
O’Keefe, Coughlan leaving Southern United
Two key cogs in Southern United are moving on as clouds hover over whether the side will make an appearance in the national league.
Returns from gaming machines returning to pre-Covid levels
Returns from gaming machines returning to pre-Covid levels
Gaming machine trusts are seeing spending levels return to pre Covid-19 levels but there is still uncertainty ahead.
Highlanders overdue for victory in capital
Highlanders overdue for victory in capital
The Highlanders are overdue for a win — both in this competition, and in Wellington.
NBL lauds injection of Govt money
NBL lauds injection of Govt money
The national basketball league got what it asked for and is pressing ahead with a national women’s league.
New hockey turf given the green light
New hockey turf given the green light
All the boxes have been ticked and the stars have aligned — the third hockey turf in Dunedin is soon to be a reality.
National league aims to keep players sharp
National league aims to keep players sharp
An inability to travel overseas and the need to keep top players at a high level were the drivers to get a new national premier hockey league under way.
Coach, Northern part ways after team routed 20-0
Coach, Northern part ways after team routed 20-0
The coach of the side which was beaten 20-0 in a Southern Premier League match on Saturday has been axed.
Greyhound club’s future with limited meetings uncertain
Greyhound club’s future with limited meetings uncertain
It was good news mixed with a bit of reality for the Otago Greyhound Racing Club.
Disruptive antics at stadium 'foolish behaviour'
Disruptive antics at stadium 'foolish behaviour'
Apparently it is amusing. But stadium bosses are far from smiling by the antics of those who feel the need to unveil everything.
Dates gained without backing of HRNZ
Dates gained without backing of HRNZ
Forbury Park Trotting Club won out over the body which controls the trotting code.
Key moments cost brave Highlanders
Key moments cost brave Highlanders
The Highlanders need to start converting gutsy efforts into wins on the scoreboard as a run of Sunday games start.
Crusaders dominate possession, territory
Crusaders dominate possession, territory
Sometimes the statistics lie. Sometime they don’t.
Defending champs win in belated prems opener
Defending champs win in belated prems opener
University showed it will not give up its club title without a fight in premier club rugby today as the season finally kicked off.
Mowers cut time it takes to trim grass
Mowers cut time it takes to trim grass
There is a real sense of satisfaction when the grass is mowed.