Former Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlanders flanker Shane Christie has died in Nelson aged 39.
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Bower on bench for Otago clash
Bower on bench for Otago clash
All Black prop George Bower has been released and will start from the bench for Otago this weekend.
Gauff survives first round scare at US Open
Gauff survives first round scare at US Open
Former champion Coco Gauff launched her US Open campaign with a hard-fought win over unseeded Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round.
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Benefits for game in NZ from exodus to Australia, Muir says
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Benefits for game in NZ from exodus to Australia, Muir says
While some have been quick to criticise New Zealand’s top netballers heading for Australia, a Silver Ferns coaching great offers a different perspective.
Heffernan, Munro-Nonoa staying with Steel
Heffernan, Munro-Nonoa staying with Steel
The Southern Steel are shaping up well ahead of the 2026 season.
All Blacks stars to play for provincial teams
All Blacks stars to play for provincial teams
Sixteen members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will play for their provincial unions this weekend.
Alcaraz amused at reaction to buzz cut
Alcaraz amused at reaction to buzz cut
Carlos Alcaraz says the new cropped hairstyle he's sporting at the US Open was the result of his brother mishandling the clippers when he wanted a quick trim before the tournament.
Landers to face Crusaders in opening clash
Landers to face Crusaders in opening clash
The opening game of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season has been confirmed - and it is a big one.
Injuries hit NZ before T20 series
Injuries hit NZ before T20 series
Those Australians just dodged a bumper.
Draw for OBHS
Draw for OBHS
Otago Boys’ drew 1-1 with St Bedes in the Rankin Cup/India Shield in Auckland yesterday.
Champions of tomorrow
Champions of tomorrow
Otago Daily Times photographers captured some of the action from winter tournament week in Dunedin yesterday.
El Vencedor aimed at all legs of Triple Crown
El Vencedor aimed at all legs of Triple Crown
New Zealand’s top-rated performer El Vencedor will contest all three legs of the spring Triple Crown series.
Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series
Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series
Black Caps trio Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have been ruled out of the home T20 series against Australia.
Kiwi NRL star charged with drug, betting offences
Kiwi NRL star Brandon Smith charged with drug, betting offences
Kiwis 13-test international and South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Brandon Smith is facing drugs and sports betting charges, according to reports across the Tasman.
'Jittery' Keys out, Tiafoe marches on
'Jittery' Keys out, Tiafoe marches on
Mexico's Renata Zarazua has pulled off a stunning upset, beating sixth seed Madison Keys in the first round of the US Open.
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Southern Steel twins give back to sport
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Southern Steel twins give back to sport
Netball has given a lot to Sophie Erwood and Abby Lawson through the years.
Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students
Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students
It is that time of year.
Hotter ‘pretty stoked’ with title-winning run
Hotter ‘pretty stoked’ with title-winning run
Ohakune skier Jess Hotter was the best of the New Zealand athletes at the second day of the Freeride World Tour Qualifier event at The Remarkables during the weekend.
Kolisi fit to face All Blacks
Kolisi fit to face All Blacks
Captain Siya Kolisi has been passed fit for South Africa’s two-match away leg of the Rugby Championship in NZ, where they will hope to win at Eden Park in Auckland for the first time in 88 years.
Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown
Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown
A photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point at the US Open, bringing the match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian.