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    Karin Burger (centre) celebrates with Tactix team-mates Jane Watson (left) and Paris Lokotui...

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    Player exodus proof of game’s precarious position

    Eight New Zealand netballers — an entire starting lineup and a reserve — are bolting for Australian courts after a change in eligibility laws.

    Bowling club's big battle for survival

    Trevor Watson. Photo: Geoff Sloan

    Bowling club's big battle for survival

    The determined members of a Christchurch bowling club are on a mission to keep it alive.

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    School teams set for big week

    St Hilda’s senior A netballers Mia Wall (left) and Aya Moetaua put the finishing touches on their...

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    School teams set for big week

    South Island netballers are in for a treat next week.

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    Ajax firepower eventually tells in final

    Ajax celebrate victory in the Dunedin women’s club basketball final on Tuesday night. PHOTO:...

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    Ajax firepower eventually tells in final

    Ajax have their crown back.

    Highlanders sign young trio

    Highlanders sign young trio

    The Highlanders are young - and they just got younger.

    Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover

    Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover

    An ailing Jannik Sinner arrives at the US Open as defending champ and a leading contender, while a red-hot Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a second crown at Flushing Meadows.

    Italians retain mixed doubles title

    Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori walked away with a $1.7 million prize. Photo: Getty Images

    Italians retain mixed doubles title

    Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open in a reimagined format attracting some of the top singles players.

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    Settled look to Otago lineup for Sunday’s game

    Jake Te Hiwi will start at first-five.  Photo: supplied

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    Settled look to Otago lineup for Sunday’s game

    Otago have been hitting the tackle bags harder this week.

    Former All Black dies

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    Former All Black dies

    Former All Black Lloyd Ashby died in Dunedin on Monday.

    Lokotui leaves Tactix

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

    Lokotui leaves Tactix

    Paris Lokotui will not play for the Mainland Tactix in 2026.

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    Care, patience high priorities as Southland seek another win

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

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    Care, patience high priorities as Southland seek another win

    There is nothing as brutal as honesty.

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    Intercontinental honours for son, father

    Dunedin underwater hockey identities Chris Meek and son Dane Meek in Kuala Lumpur. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Intercontinental honours for son, father

    Underwater hockey is not for the meek.

    Selecting from couch 'is easy'

    "... having thick skin and being brave helps." — Outgoing Black Caps selector Sam Wells. Photo:...

    Departing NZ selector oversaw big changes in lineup

    Outgoing Black Caps selector Sam Wells has some sage advice for his replacement.

    Settled side for Counties Manukau clash

    Settled Otago side for Counties Manukau clash

    Otago has been hitting the tackle bags harder this week.

    Finish line in sight for greyhound racing

    Photo by Stephen Jaquiery.

    'Time to do the right thing': Finish line in sight for greyhound racing

    Cabinet has formally agreed to shut down greyhound racing in New Zealand.

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    Brothers scoop title in tournament firsts

    Otago Boys’ High School squash brothers (from left) Mason, Ashton and Zavier Hansen celebrate...

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    Brothers scoop title in tournament firsts

    Big brother presumably calls the shots.

    Thomas returns six years after last call-up

    Ryan Thomas has been playing for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, the top tier of Dutch football....

    Thomas returns six years after last call-up

    Star midfielder Ryan Thomas will make a long-awaited return to the All Whites.

    Lighting the way for all fellow students

    Logan Park High School sports leaders (from left) Sophie Campbell, Finn Dixon-Stewart and Isaac...

    Lighting the way for all fellow students

    It has been a busy year for secondary school sports leaders across the region.

    Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again

    Alexandra to host opening Super Smash games again

    Basking in the Central Otago sun is hard to pass up at the best of times.

    Monfils to defend Auckland title

    Gael Monfils celebrates the win in Auckland this year. Photo: Getty Images

    Monfils to defend Auckland title

    The ageless Gael Monfils is returning to the Auckland Classic to defend his title, a year after becoming the oldest tennis player to win an ATP Tour crown.
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