Drainage work at oval deferred
Crucial work needed to upgrade the University of Otago Oval has been put on hold.
Cricket
Walter: opportunities lost for Otago players
Walter mindful overseas opportunities lost for Otago players
A lot of promising cricketing careers began in the hallway or the backyard.
OCA bracing for sizeable deficit
OCA bracing for sizeable deficit
The Otago Cricket Association will be facing a deficit of up to $50,000 as it grapples with a significant decline in revenue.
Optimistic Rutherford in limbo
Optimistic Rutherford in limbo
Otago opener Hamish Rutherford is at ease with his decision to continue playing despite multiple concussions during his career.
Rosenburg, Ussher honoured by Dunedin association
Rosenburg, Ussher honoured by Dunedin association
No awards evening — but plenty of winners all the same.
North Otago honour to Volts player Smith
North Otago honour to Volts player Smith
Otago Volts and New Zealand A all-rounder Nathan Smith has been named North Otago cricketer of the year.
Duffy to fore in Otago’s resurgence
Duffy to fore in Otago’s resurgence
The season came to an abrupt halt just as Otago was getting on a roll in the four-day competition. It made the playoffs in the other two tournaments in what was a pretty decent summer, reports...
It’s just not cricket: OCA braced for hard times
It’s just not cricket: OCA braced for hard times
The Otago Cricket Association is bracing itself for hard times as efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus start to bite.
Wellington champion after Shield called off
Wellington champion after Shield called off
The New Zealand domestic schedule has come to a sudden end and Wellington has been awarded the Plunket Shield.
Wellington take honours as Plunket Shield ends early
Wellington take honours as Plunket Shield ends early
The New Zealand domestic cricket schedule has come to a sudden end with Wellington claiming the Plunket Shield.
North East Valley snatches narrow win from Albion
North East Valley snatches narrow win from Albion
North East Valley took a big step towards securing the Bing Harris Shield with a four-wicket win against rival Albion at Tonga Park on Saturday.
Waikoikoi makes 50-over final after win against Marist
Waikoikoi makes 50-over final after win against Marist
Waikoikoi has made it through to the Southland 50-over premier league final after beating top-qualifier Marist by 16 runs in Saturday’s preliminary final in Invercargill.
Union and Albion make Borton final
Union and Albion make Borton final
In a tight encounter at King George Park on Saturday, top qualifier Union got home against Valley in the Borton Cup semifinals, while at Whitestone stadium Albion beat Oamaru to earn a place in...
Kai Kings tame Lawrence Lions to claim 40-over crown
Kai Kings tame Lawrence Lions to claim 40-over crown
The Kai Kings are the South Otago 40-over champions. They defeated the Lawrence Lions by 74 runs in front of a healthy home crowd in Kaitangata on Saturday.
Roux leaving Volts for role at English county side Notts
Roux leaving Volts for role at English county side Notts
Otago assistant coach Anton Roux has accepted a position with English county side Nottinghamshire and will start his new role in early next month.
Dunedin loses another game as T20 series, two ODIs called off
Dunedin loses another game as T20 series, two ODIs called off
The Black Caps were sent packing on Friday night.
NZ Australia cricket tour, including Dunedin game, cancelled
NZ Australia cricket tour, including Dunedin game, cancelled
Australia and New Zealand's limited overs tours have been postponed in the wake of new travel restrictions announced by the New Zealand government on Saturday aimed at containing the spread of the...
An empty feeling at the SCG
An empty feeling at the SCG
A fan wearing a gas mask waited outside the SCG’s locked gates and cameramen clapped in a bid to create atmosphere in Australia’s first closed-door sporting event.
NZ First MP to be tested, Black Cap quarantined
NZ First MP to be tested, Black Cap quarantined
Cabinet minister Tracey Martin will be tested for the Covid-19, while Black Cap Lockie Ferguson is in quarantine.
Rippon stars in Otago win against CD
Rippon stars in Otago win against CD
No hugs. No high fives. No handshakes. And no polishing the ball with saliva.