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    Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks

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    Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks

    Otago veteran Kane Russell put the icing on the Black Sticks’ series win over Japan on Monday night.

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    North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

    North Otago all-rounder Cameron Grubb. PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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    North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

    Cameron Grubb and his North Otago team sure had a weekend to celebrate.

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

    The All Blacks will start their 2027 World Cup campaign against Chile before taking on hosts...

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

    The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile.

    Skaters take big distances in their stride

    Tasmanian ice skaters (from left) Amy Pailthorpe, Chloe Anderson and Kirra Taylerson are...

    Skaters take big distances in their stride

    Imagine travelling 419km just to train for your sport.

    Rules tweaked to speed up game

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    Rules tweaked to speed up game

    Super Rugby Pacific rules are changing yet again in a bid to speed up the game.

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    Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back

    Greg Denison, of Melbourne, has crossed the Ditch for his second Masters Games in Dunedin — and...

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    Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back

    Greg Denison describes himself as a "little bit of a mixed lolly bag".

    Running on borrowed time

    Bronwyn Harris with her husband Tony, and daughters Zoe, 20, and Taylor, 22. Photo: Supplied

    Cancer diagnosis no barrier to racing Coast to Coast

    Bronwyn Harris was given 12-18 months to live after an out-of-the-blue cancer diagnosis turned her world upside down. This month she will stand on the start line of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast.

    Commonwealth Games in Ruthe's sights

    Sam Ruthe breaks the New Zealand indoor mile record in Boston. Photo: Aaron Bui/Athletics NZ

    Commonwealth Games in Ruthe's sights

    The Glasgow Commonwealth Games is now on the radar for New Zealand running sensation Sam Ruthe.

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    Bowlers hold sway in all three club games

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    Bowlers hold sway in all three club games

    Talk about the ball ruling the bat.

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    Games good reason for holiday

    Northern Irish family (from left) Lynsey, Elizabeth and John Glover competed in the pentathlon at...

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    Games good reason for holiday

    Visiting loved ones is always a nice excuse for a family holiday.

    Rowing gold stolen from Olympian's home

    Rowing gold stolen from Olympian's home

    A former Olympic rower hopes there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend.

    IOC confident Milano-Cortina Games will be ready

    The Milano Cortina Games are being held at sites across Lombardy and Northeast Italy. Photo:...

    IOC confident Milano-Cortina Games will be ready

    The Milano-Cortina Olympics will live up to their billing as the greatest winter sports show on earth despite last-minute efforts to get venues ready for next week's start, the IOC says.

    Alcaraz wins to complete career grand slam

    Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Australian Open men's singles title...

    Alcaraz wins to complete career grand slam

    Tennis has crowned a new king, with Carlos Alcaraz out-duelling living legend Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final to become the youngest man to complete a career grand slam.

    Rapid Kishan century sinks Black Caps

    Black Caps batter Finn Allen scores a half-century against India in the fifth and final T20...

    Rapid Kishan century sinks Black Caps

    Ishan Kishan smashed a 42-ball hundred as India highlighted their batting firepower ahead of this month’s T20 World Cup, beating the Black Caps by 46 runs.

    Scoular signs off in style

    Zack Scoular leads the New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands yesterday. PHOTO: BRUCE JENKINS

    Scoular signs off in style

    Zack Scoular produced the finest drive of his career — in his last single-seater race — to win the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands Motorsport Park yesterday.

    Masters Games 2026

    Claire Muskett, of Karitane, takes off from the blocks during her 400m race at the Caledonian.

    Masters Games 2026

    Hundreds of athletes flocked to Dunedin for the opening weekend of the Masters Games.

    Valley restrict Oamaru to secure victory in trophy final

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    Valley restrict Oamaru to secure victory in trophy final

    Valley beat Oamaru by 20 runs in the Dick Hunt Trophy final on Friday night.

    Owaka reach target after big partnership

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    Owaka reach target after big partnership

    The Owaka Bandits claimed a six-wicket win over the Milton King Crabs as the South Otago 40-over competition moved into its second round on Saturday.

    Running prodigy Ruthe smashes world, NZ mile records

    Sam Ruthe breaks the New Zealand indoor mile record in Boston. Photo: Aaron Bui/Athletics NZ

    Running prodigy Ruthe smashes world, NZ mile records

    Kiwi teenager Sam Ruthe has smashed the U18 world record for the mile and put the athletics world on notice with a phenomenal run at an indoor meet in Boston.

    Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open

    Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina (left) poses with the trophy after winning her women's singles final...

    Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to win Australian Open

    Elena Rybakina delivered a thunderous display to dismantle firm favourite Aryna Sabalenka and win a maiden Australian Open title.
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