Footage of epic race source of inspiration for leading women
Footage of epic race source of inspiration for leading women
North Harbour Bays clubmates Anneke Arlidge and Brigid Dennehy were inspired by greatness on Saturday.
Wayne Parsons
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Sound preparation brings rewards
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Sound preparation brings rewards
The fact it was his birthday proved only an afterthought as winning the Dick Tayler 10,000m and his first New Zealand track title took priority for Rotorua runner Michael Voss.
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Bolter’s win adds to impressive family record
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Bolter’s win adds to impressive family record
The age-old sporting rivalry between Otago and Southland was to the fore in the historic Ness Cup mile race on Saturday.
Darby, Bruce prove slick combination
Darby, Bruce prove slick combination
The youth of NZ bowls prevailed when local champion Keanu Darby, combined with world champion Tayla Bruce, of Christchurch, to win the inaugural North East Valley invitational mixed pairs.
High standard at NEV invitational
High standard at NEV invitational
The cream has risen to the top at the invitational mixed pairs tournament being held at the North East Valley Bowling Club over the weekend.
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Perseverance, power win the day in Port Road Race
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Perseverance, power win the day in Port Road Race
Caversham veteran Neville Scott ran with guts and vigour to win the revamped Port Chalmers-to-Dunedin road race on Saturday.
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‘Luckiest bowl you could ever play’ does trick
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‘Luckiest bowl you could ever play’ does trick
There are moments in bowls when you just need luck to go your way.
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Galloway triumphs in personal best time
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Galloway triumphs in personal best time
Turning 31 in two weeks’ time, Canterbury's Tom Galloway handed himself an early birthday present with victory in the Dunedin Marathon and eclipsing his personal best by 4min.
Oldroyd thrilled with victory off limited preparation
Oldroyd thrilled with victory off limited preparation
A refreshed Hannah Oldroyd won the open women’s title of the Dunedin Marathon yesterday.
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‘Great competitor’: Kaikorai bowler plays way into four finals in 12-hour stint
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‘Great competitor’: Kaikorai bowler plays way into four finals in 12-hour stint
It was a performance for the ages but the final hurdles proved bridges too far when Russell Dawe ended a 12-hour stint on the rinks on finals day at the Bowls Dunedin Stadium on Sunday.
Dawe continues fine PBA competition form over weekend
Dawe continues fine PBA competition form over weekend
Russell Dawe continued to be this season’s big mover in PBA competition as he catapulted up the ranking list in the ranking singles double-header at the Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium over the weekend.
Gore triples team snare national championship
Gore triples team snare national championship
The Gore Bowling Club champion of champion triples team survived an early scare in a cliff-hanger semifinal to go on to win the Bowls New Zealand champion of champion triples title at the Dunedin...
First nationals championship win a fine birthday surprise
First nationals championship win a fine birthday surprise
Roger Stevens gave his father Ernie a birthday to remember when he fronted up to his 95th birthday party last night with his medal from winning his first national bowls title.
Dominant Walker turns back clock
Dominant Walker turns back clock
While some reputations took a battering in the PBA triple-header at the Bowls Dunedin Stadium over the weekend, there was renaissance for others.
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Three-way opener for PBA in South
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Three-way opener for PBA in South
The southern leg of the New Zealand Professional Bowls Association starts this weekend with a triple-header at the Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium.
Morgan powers way to Three Peaks win
Morgan powers way to Three Peaks win
After a conservative start, Katie Morgan powered away in the final stages to win the 55km Three Peaks Mountain Challenge yesterday and with it the national Ultra Trail Running title.
Softer footing suits Hill
Softer footing suits Hill
Weston Hill took a liking to the soft underfoot conditions to win the open men's 55km category at the annual Three Peaks Mountain Run in record time yesterday.
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Darby, Stevens stay composed to earn comeback win
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Darby, Stevens stay composed to earn comeback win
North-East Valley bowlers Keanu Darby and Roger Stevens came home with a wet sail to clinch the Bowls Dunedin open men’s pairs at the Kaikorai club on Friday night.
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NEV four’s win due to ‘team effort’
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NEV four’s win due to ‘team effort’
An unranked North East Valley team swept all before it to win the Bowls Dunedin open women’s fours title at the Green Island club on Sunday afternoon.
Duff shatters age-group javelin mark
Duff shatters age-group javelin mark
Alexa Duff smashed the women’s 15 javelin standard in competition at the Caledonian Ground on Saturday.