Time in MIQ for Grimaldi opportunity to unwind
Anna Grimaldi has been forced into "hiding" — in MIQ — for two weeks.
No final, but Southern finally champion
Champions at last.
Sport
Olympics
Gold medal makes MIQ stay more ‘bearable’
Gold medal makes MIQ stay more ‘bearable’
Two weeks in MIQ is much more bearable with a gold medal to keep you company.Robinson: 'I'm so proud of myself'
Gold medal ‘unforgettable’ for Robinson
New Zealand Paralympic javelin thrower Holly Robinson said finally winning a gold medal was both an unbelievable and an unforgettable experience.Robinson snatches gold with last gasp effort
Robinson snatches gold with last gasp effort
Gold at last. And in the most dramatic way possible.
rugby
Spirit staying optimistic in face of adversity
How has the preparation been?
Heartland 2021:‘It’s a big unknown, and we’re all diving into it’
Heartland 2021:‘It’s a big unknown, and we’re all diving into it’
Jason Forrest has been around a while but he is ready to launch into the great unknown.Five simple steps Old Golds need to take to achieve glory
Five simple steps Old Golds need to take to achieve glory
The Heartland Championship begins this weekend, and North Otago will be eager to get up to speed quickly and defend the Meads Cup. Sports editor Hayden Meikle identifies five keys for the Old Golds.Watherston to make first-class debut
Watherston to make first-class debut
Otago Spirit coach Scott Manson has replaced one exciting teenager with another.
cricket
Global intelligence caused Black Caps tour cancellation
The New Zealand government remains steadfast in its support of New Zealand Cricket's last-minute decision to abandon the Black Caps' tour of Pakistan, despite stinging criticism from Pakistan...
Turner 'astonished' Black Caps were allowed to tour Pakistan
Turner 'astonished' Black Caps were allowed to tour Pakistan
New Zealand cricket great Glenn Turner is "astonished" the Black Caps embarked on their Pakistan tour given concerns about player safety and Covid-19.Black Caps’ tour of Pakistan abruptly cancelled due to security threat
Black Caps’ tour of Pakistan abruptly cancelled due to security threat
The Black Caps’ cricket tour of Pakistan has been cancelled because of a security threat.Black Caps abandon tour after security threat
Black Caps abandon tour after security threat
The Black Caps' cricket tour of Pakistan has been cancelled due to a security threat.
netball
No final, but Southern finally champion
Champions at last.
The Silver Who?
Waiting game: why Silver Ferns spurn Dunedin
The New Zealand netball team has played just one test in Dunedin in 27 years. We try to find out why.Crampton named new Silver Ferns captain
Crampton named new Silver Ferns captain
Former Southern Steel wing attack Gina Crampton has been named Silver Ferns captain.‘Gutted’: finals cancelled in city
‘Gutted’: finals cancelled in city
Dunedin netball finals will not be played this year.
football
Football Chat: League back after lockdown
With competitive football returning this weekend after a Covid lockdown, Football Chat is back.
Time to get back into the game
Time to get back into the game
The Southern League resumes this weekend after a Covid-19 lay-off, and the three Dunedin teams will have to switch on quickly. Hayden Meikle talks to the coaches.Researcher calls for heading limits
Researcher calls for heading limits
Heading the ball to score the winning goal is the dream for every young footballer.Career in Europe finally tracking well
Career in Europe finally tracking well
Top European football is no longer a far-off fantasy for Joel Stevens.
Global intelligence caused Black Caps tour cancellation
Global intelligence caused Black Caps tour cancellation
The New Zealand government remains steadfast in its support of New Zealand Cricket's last-minute decision to abandon the Black Caps' tour of Pakistan, despite stinging criticism from Pakistan...
Turner 'astonished' Black Caps were allowed to tour Pakistan
Turner 'astonished' Black Caps were allowed to tour Pakistan
New Zealand cricket great Glenn Turner is "astonished" the Black Caps embarked on their Pakistan tour given concerns about player safety and Covid-19.
Black Caps’ tour of Pakistan abruptly cancelled due to security threat
Black Caps’ tour of Pakistan abruptly cancelled due to security threat
The Black Caps’ cricket tour of Pakistan has been cancelled because of a security threat.
Spirit staying optimistic in face of adversity
Spirit staying optimistic in face of adversity
How has the preparation been?
No final, but Southern finally champion
No final, but Southern finally champion
Champions at last.
Pembrook Playboy favoured for Hannon Memorial
Pembrook Playboy favoured for Hannon Memorial
The benefit of recent racing looks to be the only advantage Pembrook Playboy’s rivals have over him going into tomorrow’s Hannon Memorial at Oamaru.
Black Caps abandon tour after security threat
Black Caps abandon tour after security threat
The Black Caps' cricket tour of Pakistan has been cancelled due to a security threat.
Southern Mile series first to benefit from new fund
Southern Mile series first to benefit from new fund
The Otago Racing Club’s Southern Mile series is the first beneficiary of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s Stakes Innovation Fund.
Battle of the titans in Dunedin men’s final
Battle of the titans in Dunedin men’s final
Will it be a kind of Magic?
Heartland 2021:‘It’s a big unknown, and we’re all diving into it’
Heartland 2021:‘It’s a big unknown, and we’re all diving into it’
Jason Forrest has been around a while but he is ready to launch into the great unknown.
Fast and furious on the fairway
Fast and furious on the fairway
Otago great Ben Smith tees off on the 15th hole in front of Otago players (from left) James Lentjes, Josh Hill and Patelesio Tomkinson at the St Clair course yesterday.
The last word
The last word
Hall hijinks
Wanaka holidaymaker's equestrian future in doubt
Wanaka holidaymaker William Willis' equestrian future in doubt
The man who broke lockdown rules by travelling from Auckland to Wanaka this month will have his future in equestrian sports debated by the sport's national body.
White Ferns fall short in first ODI against England
White Ferns fall short in first ODI against England
England have beaten New Zealand by 30 runs in their opening one-day cricket international in Bristol.
Five simple steps Old Golds need to take to achieve glory
Five simple steps Old Golds need to take to achieve glory
The Heartland Championship begins this weekend, and North Otago will be eager to get up to speed quickly and defend the Meads Cup. Sports editor Hayden Meikle identifies five keys for the Old Golds.
The Silver Who?
Waiting game: why Silver Ferns spurn Dunedin
The New Zealand netball team has played just one test in Dunedin in 27 years. We try to find out why.
Otago’s season may become congested
Otago’s season may become congested
Otago should make the most of the next two weekends off because the rest of the season schedule could look pretty frantic.
Time to get back into the game
Time to get back into the game
The Southern League resumes this weekend after a Covid-19 lay-off, and the three Dunedin teams will have to switch on quickly. Hayden Meikle talks to the coaches.
Watherston to make first-class debut
Watherston to make first-class debut
Otago Spirit coach Scott Manson has replaced one exciting teenager with another.
Some competition returning
Some competition returning
Club sport is returning in a small way this weekend.