Black Ferns win gold
The Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to claim the gold medal.
Coach already has eyes on Paris
Lars Humer already has Paris in mind.
Sport
Olympics
Schmidt bounces to trampoline bronze
Schmidt bounces to trampoline bronze
New Zealander Dylan Schmidt has won bronze in the men's gymnastic trampolining at the Tokyo Olympics.Black Sticks Women lose to China, face daunting quarter-final
Black Sticks Women lose to China, face daunting quarter-final
The Black Sticks' faltering campaign continued with a sloppy defeat to China in searing heat today.Black Ferns Sevens to face France in gold medal match
Black Ferns Sevens to face France in gold medal match
New Zealand will take on France to decide the gold medal winner at the women's Olympic Rugby Sevens after both countries edged through thrilling semi-finals at the Tokyo Stadium on Saturday.
rugby
Taieri win Premier rugby final
Taieri first-five Cameron Millar drilled six penalties to help seal a 21-17 win against Green Island in the Dunedin premier club final at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Watch: Kaikorai v Dunedin club rugby final
Watch: Kaikorai v Dunedin club rugby final
Dunedin scored two late tries to seal a 30-15 victory against Kaikorai in the premier 2 final at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.Spirit gears up for challenging game
Spirit gears up for challenging game
From valiant to victorious — the Otago Spirit’s quest for a breakthrough win in the top tier of the Farah Palmer Cup resumes in Pukekohe tomorrow.Watch live: Taieri, Green Island contest final
Watch live: Taieri, Green Island contest final
Join us live for the premier final between Green Island and Taieri at Forsyth Barr Stadium from 3pm this afternoon.
cricket
Otago role ‘huge opportunity’ for McCord
Former Canterbury fast bowler Ben McCord is coming south to pursue his coaching career.
‘Really driven’ Ebrahim all set to bolster Sparks’ performance
‘Really driven’ Ebrahim all set to bolster Sparks’ performance
White Ferns all-rounder Kate Ebrahim is set to bolster the Otago Sparks line-up this season.Ebrahim available for Sparks
Ebrahim available for Sparks
Former-Central Hind & Canterbury Magician, Kate Ebrahim (née Broadmore) has made herself available to be contracted to the Otago Sparks for the 2021/22 domestic season.Foxcroft still hopeful even as contract goes
Foxcroft still hopeful even as contract goes
The reality of Dean Foxcroft’s position hit home even more yesterday.
netball
Biggest game for many in Steel
Shannon Saunders has been there plenty of times before.
Battle of opposing strengths
Battle of opposing strengths
The Southern Steel hosts the Mainland Tactix in Sunday’s ANZ Premiership elimination final. Jeff Cheshire looks at five key points before the game.Southern Steel proud of progress to finals
Southern Steel proud of progress to finals
The Southern Steel is not celebrating early.Physed A clinical in win over Otago Girls'
Physed A clinical in win over Otago Girls'
Physed A, despite an early hiccup, posted a clinical 60-51 win over Otago Girls' in Dunedin premier netball at the weekend.
football
Adversaries’ gesture much appreciated
Come this afternoon it will very much be the enemy.
Confident heading to home turf
Confident heading to home turf
Tomorrow will be new territory for Otago University but star midfielder Oban Hawkins will feel right at home.Historic win as Olywhites make quarterfinals
Historic win as Olywhites make quarterfinals
The New Zealand men's football team have made history by reaching the knock-out stage at an Olympics for the first time.Football Chat: Varsity to face North Shore United
Football Chat: Varsity to face North Shore United
After a well-deserved break the Football Chat team are back and joined by Roslyn Wakari's Saffron Hare and University's Ben O'Farrell.
Black Ferns win gold
Black Ferns win gold
The Black Ferns Sevens beat France 26-12 to claim the gold medal.
Schmidt bounces to trampoline bronze
Schmidt bounces to trampoline bronze
New Zealander Dylan Schmidt has won bronze in the men's gymnastic trampolining at the Tokyo Olympics.
Taieri win Premier rugby final
Taieri win Premier rugby final
Taieri first-five Cameron Millar drilled six penalties to help seal a 21-17 win against Green Island in the Dunedin premier club final at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Black Sticks Women lose to China, face daunting quarter-final
Black Sticks Women lose to China, face daunting quarter-final
The Black Sticks' faltering campaign continued with a sloppy defeat to China in searing heat today.
Black Ferns Sevens to face France in gold medal match
Black Ferns Sevens to face France in gold medal match
New Zealand will take on France to decide the gold medal winner at the women's Olympic Rugby Sevens after both countries edged through thrilling semi-finals at the Tokyo Stadium on Saturday.
Watch: Kaikorai v Dunedin club rugby final
Watch: Kaikorai v Dunedin club rugby final
Dunedin scored two late tries to seal a 30-15 victory against Kaikorai in the premier 2 final at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Watch live: Taieri, Green Island contest final
Watch live: Taieri, Green Island contest final
Join us live for the premier final between Green Island and Taieri at Forsyth Barr Stadium from 3pm this afternoon.
Biggest game for many in Steel
Biggest game for many in Steel
Shannon Saunders has been there plenty of times before.
Old dog relives day in last run at Forbury
Old dog relives day in last run at Forbury
After over 40 years, Murray James Hill watched his last greyhound run in the last race at Forbury Park.
Coach already has eyes on Paris
Coach already has eyes on Paris
Lars Humer already has Paris in mind.
Fairweather: Everything fell into place really well
Fairweather: Everything fell into place really well
Erika Fairweather delivered a remarkable first Olympic campaign in Tokyo this week. Jeff Cheshire caught up with the Dunedin swimmer.
Extra-oar-dinary
Extra-oar-dinary
It was a golden hour with a silver lining.
Spirit gears up for challenging game
Spirit gears up for challenging game
From valiant to victorious — the Otago Spirit’s quest for a breakthrough win in the top tier of the Farah Palmer Cup resumes in Pukekohe tomorrow.
Adversaries’ gesture much appreciated
Adversaries’ gesture much appreciated
Come this afternoon it will very much be the enemy.
Quad sculls stroked to win by Otago Boys’ rower
Quad sculls stroked to win by Otago Boys’ rower
The New Zealand under-19 quadruple sculls crew (from left) Reuben Cook (Otago Boys’ High School), Dominiko Arnerich (St Peter’s College), Oscar Ruston (Gisborne Boys’ High School) and Ollie Ransom ...
Quad sculls stroked to win by Otago Boys’ rower
Quad sculls stroked to win by Otago Boys’ rower
The New Zealand under-19 quadruple sculls crew (from left) Reuben Cook (Otago Boys’ High School), Dominiko Arnerich (St Peter’s College), Oscar Ruston (Gisborne Boys’ High School) and Ollie Ransom ...
Kiwi duo claim memorable tennis bronze over USA
Kiwi duo claim memorable tennis bronze over USA
New Zealand has new pair of tennis heroes after Michael Venus and Marcus Daniell claimed a memorable Olympic bronze medal on Friday.
The last word
The last word
Our Erika. "She could become Otago’s greatest swimmer, you know." Whoa there, young man.
Took leadership of pro-Springbok tour group SCRUM
Took leadership of pro-Springbok tour group SCRUM
I was an apolitical student at Otago University when the 1981 Springbok tour was announced — looking forward to the All Blacks getting some revenge after consecutive series losses in South Africa,...
Protesting for justice in a far-off land
Protesting for justice in a far-off land
It's 1981 and I’m sitting on the road outside the Southern Cross hotel on a cold night watching my mother being trampled on by a pro-tour sup porter, writes Alastair Duncan.