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Bangladesh celebrate a wicket against the Black Caps. Photo: Bangladesh Cricket Board

Bangladesh complete crushing win over Black Caps

The Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh for the second time in as many years.

rugby

Wayne Barnes - who has spoken out about the abuse he copped from New Zealanders - talks to Ardie...

Wayne Barnes opens up on controversies in new book

Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.

Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action: lawyer

Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action: lawyer

A lawyer says All Blacks are among hundreds of former players taking legal action against World Rugby over a failure to protect them adequately from the risk of brain damage.
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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face

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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face

Rhys Patchell does not have particularly fond memories of the last time he played a game at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Squad mix of ‘fresh talent, experience’

Squad mix of ‘fresh talent, experience’

Defending Super Rugby Aupiki champions Matatū have added new talent for the 2024 season.

football

Grace Jale in action for New Zealand against Colombia. Photo: Getty

Football Ferns impress in draw with Colombia

This is the kind of match you can build on – easily the Football Ferns’ best performance since the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

Trials to improve player behaviour supported

Trials to improve player behaviour supported

Measures to improve player behaviour and increase respect for match officials have been supported at the law-making International Football Association Board annual meeting.
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Winning follows culture of happiness, trust

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Winning follows culture of happiness, trust

It has been a season to remember for Southern United after reaching the National League final last Sunday.
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Helping each other out factor in success

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Helping each other out factor in success

You can tell the worth of a team by the way players talk about each another.

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Basketball

The long and the short of it

Parker Jackson-Cartwright, of the Breakers, dribbles the ball against Trey Kell III of the 36ers during their round nine NBL match in Christchurch last night.

Aussie NBA star investigated for relationship with minor

Aussie NBA star investigated for relationship with minor

The NBA has launched an investigation into allegations Australian basketball star Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underaged girl.
Nuggets, Hoiho not part of Senz deal

Nuggets, Hoiho not part of Senz deal

TAB New Zealand has entered a non-binding agreement with Sports Entertainment Group Ltd to acquire in full the Senz digital and audio business in New Zealand.
Nuggets to start season with derby game against Sharks

Nuggets to start season with derby game against Sharks

May looks a bit mad.

cricket

Bangladesh complete crushing win over Black Caps

The Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh for the second time in as many years.

Captains ready for clash

Captains ready for clash

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine and Pakistan's captain Nida Dar with the Captain's trophy at St Clair Beach ahead of their match tomorrow at the University Oval.
Bangladesh scent victory over Black Caps

Bangladesh scent victory over Black Caps

Bangladesh set New Zealand a daunting target of 332 on a turning track and then reduced them to 113 for seven to close in on victory on day four of the opening test in Sylhet.
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Plimmer silencing the doubters

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Plimmer silencing the doubters

There was a lot of noise made when Georgia Plimmer was first selected in the White Ferns.

Racing

Racing Chat heads to Cromwell

Paul Dwyer has galloped along to the Cromwell Racecourse for Racing Chat to preview the big Sunday meeting hosted by the Otago Racing Club.

‘Real good old mate’ makes Breen’s day as he chalks up 14th career win

‘Real good old mate’ makes Breen’s day as he chalks up 14th career win

Sagwitch added to his grand racetrack record when he ran to his 14th career win for trainer Syd Breen at Ascot Park yesterday.
Cancer puts trainer in race of her life

Cancer puts trainer in race of her life

Canterbury harness racing trainer and driver Katie Cox thought nothing of a cough she developed in early September.
Dreams Are Free comes from nowhere to triumph at Winton

Dreams Are Free comes from nowhere to triumph at Winton

Winton racegoers may have thought they were dreaming yesterday when they witnessed one of the most staggering performances in Southland harness racing history from Dreams Are Free.

Football Ferns impress in draw with Colombia

This is the kind of match you can build on – easily the Football Ferns’ best performance since the Fifa Women’s World Cup.

Bangladesh complete crushing win over Black Caps

The Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh for the second time in as many years.

Wayne Barnes opens up on controversies in new book

Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.

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Happy belated birthday Goldie; I feel old now

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Happy belated birthday Goldie; I feel old now

What makes me feel old?

Bangladesh scent victory over Black Caps

Bangladesh set New Zealand a daunting target of 332 on a turning track and then reduced them to 113 for seven to close in on victory on day four of the opening test in Sylhet.

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Plimmer silencing the doubters

White Ferns batter Georgia Plimmer has found some good form ahead of the T20 series against...

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Plimmer silencing the doubters

There was a lot of noise made when Georgia Plimmer was first selected in the White Ferns.

Captains ready for clash

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine and Pakistan's captain Nida Dar with the Captain's trophy at St Clair Beach ahead of their match tomorrow at the University Oval.

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Volts need to lift to face dangerous Northern Districts outfit

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Volts need to lift to face dangerous Northern Districts outfit

Otago got Finn-Allened on Wednesday.

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Hawke Cup back in action today

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Hawke Cup back in action today

Otago and Southland representative cricketers are getting back into the swing of things.

Motu to show her mana at home bout

Motu to show her mana at home bout

It has been an emotional homecoming for New Zealand boxer Mea Motu ahead of her IBO World bantamweight title defence.

Trials to improve player behaviour supported

Referee Jesus Gil Manzano warns Davide Calabria of AC Milan to end his time wasting antics during...

Trials to improve player behaviour supported

Measures to improve player behaviour and increase respect for match officials have been supported at the law-making International Football Association Board annual meeting.

Racing Chat heads to Cromwell

Paul Dwyer has galloped along to the Cromwell Racecourse for Racing Chat to preview the big Sunday meeting hosted by the Otago Racing Club.

Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action: lawyer

Former All Blacks and Highlanders prop Carl Hayman is suffering from early onset dementia. Photo:...

Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action: lawyer

A lawyer says All Blacks are among hundreds of former players taking legal action against World Rugby over a failure to protect them adequately from the risk of brain damage.

Bangladesh blunt Black Caps' bowlers

A toothless attack will have to sharpen up if the Black Caps wish to avoid a second test defeat by Bangladesh in as many years.

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Bates gets University Oval named after her for Pakistan T20 game on Tuesday

The University Oval. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Bates gets University Oval named after her for Pakistan T20 game on Tuesday

Some people get a street named after them.

Notes from slip: December 1

Notes from slip: December 1

The "Suzie Bates Oval" — like the sound of it.

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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face

Rhys Patchell is delighted to be with the Highlanders. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face

Rhys Patchell does not have particularly fond memories of the last time he played a game at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Good win for Otago A

Otago A beat Auckland A by eight wickets in their final game at the national provincial A tournament yesterday.

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Jefferies Cup in Finnie’s sights

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Jefferies Cup in Finnie’s sights

Mitchell Finnie finally got his hands on the Bates Shield.

The long and the short of it

Parker Jackson-Cartwright, of the Breakers, dribbles the ball against Trey Kell III of the 36ers during their round nine NBL match in Christchurch last night.

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