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McDonald to rep NZ at champs

James McDonald will represent New Zealand at next month’s Longines International Jockeys’...

McDonald to rep NZ at champs

Expat Kiwi jockey James McDonald will once again represent his homeland at next month’s Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC), which will take place at Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong...

Jones confident ahead of final

Head coach Stacey Jones. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Jones confident ahead of final

New Zealand are vowing to go in for the kill and lay down a World Cup marker in the much-anticipated Pacific Championships final showdown against Samoa.

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Carson not happy with contribution

White Ferns and Otago spinner Eden Carson reflects on the ODI World Cup effort at the University...

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Carson not happy with contribution

Eden Carson was hoping to deliver more wickets than laughs.

ODT Odds On: Tipsters on fire

We had a much better week on ODT Odds On brought to you by the best sports bar in the world the Baaa.

Arrowtown link to cricket's infamous underarm

Australia's Trevor Chappell bowls an underarm ball to Brian McKechnie as keeper Rod Marsh and non...

Arrowtown link to cricket's infamous underarm

Former NZ international cricketer Brian McKechnie will be reunited with the kit he wore during the infamous 1981 underarm incident against Australia.

Silver Ferns stoush: Inside an uneasy truce

Dame Noeline Taurua: "It's been terrible, it's been a terrible experience". Photo: RNZ

Silver Ferns stoush: Inside an uneasy truce

After 51 bruising days, Dame Noeline Taurua was reinstated as Silver Ferns coach. But the uneasy truce with Netball NZ is already under strain amid renewed legal tensions and mistrust.

Highlanders welcome exciting 'newbies' to squad

Andrew Knewstubb playing for NPC winners Canterbury against Otago last month. Photo: Getty Images

Highlanders welcome exciting 'newbies' to squad

The Highlanders have announced a 38-man squad which contains seven newbies.

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Verma’s triumph case of perseverance paying off

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Verma’s triumph case of perseverance paying off

Everyone loves a comeback story.

Windies hold on for opening win

Windies hold on for opening win

New Zealander batter Rachin Ravindra hits through the legside as West Indies wicketkeeper Shai Hope looks on in the opening T20 international at Eden Park in Auckland last night.

Strath Taieri stalwart up for NZR award

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Strath Taieri stalwart up for NZR award

Jodi Taylor has been recognised for her countless hours behind the scenes keeping things ticking over.

Reduction in FPC teams

The Farah Palmer Cup will be reduced to 12 teams next year following a New Zealand Rugby review.

Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined

Jordie (left), Beauden and Scott Barrett. Photo: Getty Images

Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined

All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the northern hemisphere tour, while brother Scott is sidelined for the test in Edinburgh, both due to injury.

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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

The dust has barely settled on a thrilling Otago season — must mean the Highlanders are about to embark on their campaign.

Leota to go back to her roots with Pulse

Leota to go back to her roots with Pulse

Southern Steel assistant coach Liana Leota has inked a deal with the Central Pulse for the ANZ Premiership next season.

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Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win

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Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win

North Otago prop Kelepi Funaki bustled over on debut to start the New Zealand Heartland XV’s Samoan tour on the right foot.

Father-and-son trainers shine at Wingatui

Inflamed leads the field in the feature Grand Casino Open Handicap during the 2025 Melbourne Cup...

Father-and-son trainers shine on a gloomy afternoon at Wingatui

A sharp front-running performance by Inflamed headlined a dominant afternoon for trainers Brian and Shane Anderton at Wingatui on Melbourne Cup Day.

Retiring Tarrant ‘one of the greatest’

Dunedin Black Stick Blair Tarrant has called time on his international career.

Meeke back for Otago Rally 50th anniversary

Kris Meeke racing at the Otago Rally in 2025. He will return for the 50th anniversary in 2026....

Meeke back for Otago Rally 50th anniversary

Northern Irishman Kris Meeke will be searching for a return to the winner’s seat at the 50th anniversary of the Otago Rally next year.

Seifert out of Windies T20s

Blackcaps wicketkeeper Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20 series against the West Indies getting under way tonight.

Racing Chat: Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui

ODT Racing Chat: Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui

On ODT Racing Chat brought to you by Fred’s Fencing we are out at Wingatui catching all the action from the Melbourne Cup day races.

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