West Indies pace puts Black Caps on the ropes
The West Indies put on a fine display of fast bowling to leave NZ clinging on at 231 for nine, when bad light ended play on the opening day of the Christchurch test.
Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes test
Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes test
Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes test against in England in Brisbane due to a back problem, the team says.
More recognition for Pledger
More recognition for Pledger
Otago rugby’s rising star has received another accolade.
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Bogey avoidance name of the game
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Bogey avoidance name of the game for Otago in Manawatu
Otago will again hope to upset the more favoured sides at the New Zealand men’s interprovincial at the Manawatū Golf Club this week.
Reports suggest Lawson will remain in F1
Reports suggest Lawson will remain in F1
Reports in Europe say New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will remain in Formula 1 in 2026.
Lane train barrels through Malaysia as NZ finish third
Lane train barrels through Malaysia as NZ finish third
Sam Lane produced one of the great individual efforts in Black Sticks history in Malaysia yesterday.
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Latham backs inexperienced trio
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Latham backs inexperienced trio
Black Caps captain Tom Latham will likely juggle a seam attack that features three players with just five tests between them.
‘Dream’ weekend for Robinson
‘Dream’ weekend for Robinson
Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is on top of the world.
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Draw ‘pretty pleasing result’ for Volts
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Draw ‘pretty pleasing result’ for Volts
Otago has made strides forward in first-class cricket.
Black Caps 'clear in their test match identity', coach says
Black Caps 'clear in their test match identity', coach says
Black Caps coach Rob Walter doesn't expect his side to have any problems slipping back into test match mode in the first test against West Indies starting in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Regatta takes friendly turn as swell disrupts heats
Regatta takes friendly turn as swell disrupts heats
A rough swell may have put a hold on the competitive heats, but the sense of competition was still alive at the Central Otago Rowing Championships held on Lake Dunstan over the weekend.
ODT Racing Chat: Cromwell Christmas meeting
ODT Racing Chat: Cromwell Christmas meeting
ODT Racing Chat is at Cromwell today to celebrate the Otago Racing Club's Christmas meeting.
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Sparks three runs short of season’s first win
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Sparks three runs short of season’s first win
The Otago Sparks are still searching for a breakthrough win this season.
Lawson ninth as F1 title race goes to final showdown
Lawson ninth as F1 title race goes to final showdown
Liam Lawson has secured two points with a ninth-placed finish at the Qatar Grand Prix this morning.
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Hoiho set up South Island derby semifinal
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Hoiho set up South Island derby semifinal
A South Island showdown awaits the Southern Hoiho in the Tauihi Basketball playoffs.
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Auckland Utd claim third title in a row
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Auckland Utd claim third title in a row
Three from three.
‘Gutsy little horse’ prevails in cup
‘Gutsy little horse’ prevails in cup
Peachy Keen capped a super-consistent spring campaign with a last-gasp victory in yesterday’s $50,000 Happy Hire Cromwell Cup (2030m).
NZ can still take bronze after loss
NZ can still take bronze after loss
The Black Sticks have been beaten 5-1 by Belgium in their final pool match of the 2025 Sultan of Azlan Shah Cup.
Union bowlers tear through lineup to crush Glenavy
Union bowlers tear through lineup to crush Glenavy
The final round of the Borton Cup before the holiday break was played over the weekend with a crushing 10-wicket win by Union over Glenavy
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Smith, Holt shine to set up NEV win
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Smith, Holt shine to set up NEV win
A roundup of Dunedin club cricket matches played over the weekend