Sport

Black Caps batsman Nathan Astle celebrates his double century during the first test against...

Sometimes, even seasoned winners can feel like losers

Sport can be a cruel beast. Just ask Ajaz Patel, who joined the ranks of the immortals with 10 wickets in an innings only to be part of a Black Caps team utterly destroyed. The ODT revisits 10 extraordinary performances that went unrewarded.

rugby

Glenn Moore has been the Black Ferns coach since 2015. Photo: Getty

NZ Rugby to probe allegations against Black Ferns coach

NZ Rugby is investigating alleged comments by Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore that a player says contributed to her mental breakdown on the team's recent European tour.

Coltman keen to play footy

Coltman keen to play footy

Veteran hooker Liam Coltman was barely recognisable when he fronted for a Highlanders photo shoot at Cargill’s Castle.
Haskell recounts 'out-of-control' Highlanders party

Haskell recounts 'out-of-control' Highlanders party

Some Highlanders have been sanctioned recently for off-field antics gone awry. But they pale into comparison to what happened when England's James Haskell threw a party at the end of his stint with the Dunedin-based franchise.
Muir, Ioane claim Otago’s main awards

Muir, Ioane claim Otago’s main awards

Greer Muir and Josh Ioane have scooped Otago rugby’s top awards.

cricket

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with teammates after dismissing England's Chris Woakes. Photo:...

Aussie skipper stars as England skittled

Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in a dream start to his Australia captaincy as England were skittled for 147 before tea on the opening day of the Ashes at the Gabba on Wednesday.

Black Caps crash to record loss against India

Black Caps crash to record loss against India

New Zealand crashed to their heaviest defeat by runs in test cricket today, as India completed a 372-run drubbing in the second test to seal a 1-0 series win
Ajaz Patel's 10 wickets hard to believe, says spinner's proud father

Ajaz Patel's 10 wickets hard to believe, says spinner's proud father

The father of Black Caps spinner Ajaz Patel says his son's "unbelievable achievement" of 10 wickets against India is just rewards for the work he has put into the sport.
NZ on course for massive loss after Ajaz magic

NZ on course for massive loss after Ajaz magic

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin struck three early blows to put the hosts on course for a series-clinching victory against New Zealand in the second and final test.

Racing

Invercargill driver Alex Crosbie competes in the F1600 at Teretonga at the weekend. PHOTO: TERRY...

Thrills aplenty in Teretonga Park racing

A significant oil spill on an already wet track brought a slightly early end to proceedings at the motorsport event at Teretonga Park at the weekend.

Armour gains success with another cheap buy

Armour gains success with another cheap buy

Invercargill trainer Shannon Armour continued her great record with a cheap buy when Nyla scored at Wingatui yesterday.
Harness horses in action on Wingatui grass

Harness horses in action on Wingatui grass

The Forbury Park club will make its racing return today.
Probabeel named horse of the year

Probabeel named horse of the year

It was a night for the mares when Probabeel took the New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year honours for the 2020-21 season at a virtual event last night.

football

Southern United goal keeper Amy Simmers makes a save against Central during the last meeting...

Goalkeeper back on (almost) home turf

Playing in Palmerston North is not quite a home comfort for Amy Simmers.

Pitch prepared for Fifa Women’s World Cup

Pitch prepared for Fifa Women’s World Cup

Pitch preparations are already under way for the footballing world’s descent on Dunedin.
Football audience of millions

Football audience of millions

Millions of eyeballs from around the world will cast their gaze towards Dunedin in 2023 after the southern city was selected to host six games at the Fifa Women’s World Cup.
Phoenix women ready to roll in historic A-League debut

Phoenix women ready to roll in historic A-League debut

The Wellington Phoenix women finally have a full squad and some commercial support.

Aussie skipper stars as England skittled

Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul in a dream start to his Australia captaincy as England were skittled for 147 before tea on the opening day of the Ashes at the Gabba on Wednesday.

Chance to take part in rally ‘very special’

Chance to take part in rally ‘very special’

In sporting parlance, triple Olympic gold medallist Hamish Bond has a massive engine — and now he is getting behind one.

Sometimes, even seasoned winners can feel like losers

Fundraiser planned for Southland rider

Fundraiser planned for Southland rider

They really mean it when they say Southland motorsport is a tightknit community.

NZ women quit world champs

The New Zealand women’s team has withdrawn from its world tournament next year.

Otago looking down the barrel

Otago looking down the barrel

Otago showed plenty of fight but could not quite produce enough to get a win on the opening day of the New Zealand women’s interprovincial at the Timaru club yesterday.

Pupils giving their all in many disciplines

Queen’s High School pupils (from left) Sari Ayson, Rewa Morrison, Tessa Gabbott and Bella Burns...

Pupils giving their all in many disciplines

Most schools can claim a point of difference, whether that be academically, culturally, environmentally or something in the sports domain. Here are a few from our Otago secondary schools.

NZ Rugby to probe allegations against Black Ferns coach

NZ Rugby is investigating alleged comments by Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore that a player says contributed to her mental breakdown on the team's recent European tour.

Hopes Otago women can be ‘up there’ with best

Otago golfer Tracey Storer gets in a round at Balmacewen ahead of the New Zealand interprovincial...

Hopes Otago women can be ‘up there’ with best

Heard the one about the veteran golfer who will miss a day of a tournament because she has school exams?

Peeters outstanding in virtual throws contest

Peeters outstanding in virtual throws contest

Former Otago javelin thrower Tori Peeters has unleashed the best throw of all time on New Zealand soil.

Thrills aplenty in Teretonga Park racing

A significant oil spill on an already wet track brought a slightly early end to proceedings at the motorsport event at Teretonga Park at the weekend.

Taieri, NEV women into fours final

Rain put a dampener on progress through to the final round in each of the Bowls Dunedin open fours tournaments at the weekend.

Black Caps crash to record loss against India

Ravichandran Ashwin took the final wicket for India against New Zealand. File photo: Getty

Black Caps crash to record loss against India

New Zealand crashed to their heaviest defeat by runs in test cricket today, as India completed a 372-run drubbing in the second test to seal a 1-0 series win

Ajaz Patel's 10 wickets hard to believe, says spinner's proud father

Ajaz Patel bowls for the Black Caps yesterday against Sri Lanka. Photo: Getty Images

Ajaz Patel's 10 wickets hard to believe, says spinner's proud father

The father of Black Caps spinner Ajaz Patel says his son's "unbelievable achievement" of 10 wickets against India is just rewards for the work he has put into the sport.

NZ on course for massive loss after Ajaz magic

Henry Nicholls bats against the West Indies earlier this month. Photo: Getty Images

NZ on course for massive loss after Ajaz magic

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin struck three early blows to put the hosts on course for a series-clinching victory against New Zealand in the second and final test.