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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

Georgia Heffernan. File photo: Dunedin Netball

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

Timoci Tavatavanawai is playing for Tasman this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

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

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his first round match against Reilly Opelka. Photo: Reuters

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

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

Bella Hughes (Taieri College), 17, hauls in a pass at the Edgar Centre. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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

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

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

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Brandon Smith. Photo: Getty

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

Renata Zarazua celebrates winning her first round match against Madison Keys. Photo: Reuters

'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

Coaches (front, from left) Sophie Erwood, Sarah Cornwall and Abby Lawson with their Central...

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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

New Zealand skier Jess Hotter is flanked by Harriet Lucas (left) and Carmela Olmo at the Freeride...

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

Siya Kolisi (right) during training in Johannesburg earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

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

Daniil Medvedev smashes his racquet during the first round match he eventually lost. Photo:...

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.

Stythe signs for another season with Steel

Stythe signs for another season with Steel

After a breakout season, Carys Stythe has inked another year in the South.

Another Australian win for Paddon, Kennard

Another Australian win for Paddon, Kennard

New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard secured their third win in a row in the Australian Rally Championship at the Gippsland Rally at the weekend.

Good pace counts for nothing after crash

Good pace counts for nothing after crash

Southland grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan is refusing to let a crash define round 14 of the Moto3 World Championship in Hungary.

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