Spirited first-half effort key to promotion
Spirited first-half effort key to promotion
That first half will long go down in Otago Spirit history.
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Whalers steady ship to grab victory through two late tries
Whalers steady ship to grab victory through two late tries
Warning — cliches ahead.
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Stellar year due to bond, Hollows says
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Stellar year due to bond, Hollows says
Good luck wiping the smile off Tegan Hollows’ face any time soon.
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Otago teams finish tournament on high
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Otago teams finish tournament on high
Both Otago teams finished the National Hockey Championship on a positive note.
Men’s pair, women’s quad advance to next stage
Men’s pair, women’s quad advance to next stage
Both New Zealand crews advanced to the next stage of racing on day one of the World Rowing Championships in Shanghai, China, yesterday.
Downhill riders racing up to top ranks
Downhill riders racing up to top ranks
Rotorua mountainbiker Lachlan Stevens-McNab grabbed his first elite podium of the season, placing third in the men’s downhill final at Lenzerheide, Switzerland.
Otago claim Shield with stunning win against Canterbury
Otago claim Shield with stunning win against Canterbury
Get your selfie sticks ready — the Ranfurly Shield is coming home.
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Performance emphasised deep concerns
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Performance emphasised deep concerns
What was that?
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Captain keen to improve on record victory
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Captain keen to improve on record victory
There is an Australian in the ranks and they made him captain.
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Japanese pair feeling right at home as they grasp chance to learn
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Japanese pair feeling right at home as they grasp chance to learn
From the land of the rising sun to the land of the long white cloud.
Silver Ferns dominate Proteas in series opener
Silver Ferns dominate Proteas in series opener
That is how you make a statement.
Spirit cap off undefeated season against Northland
Spirit cap off undefeated season against Northland
The Otago Spirit are heading back to the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership.
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Job to do for Ferns
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Job to do for Ferns despite unprecedented distractions
The Silver Ferns play their first test of the year against South Africa in Auckland on Sunday. Netball writer Kayla Hodge looks at the buildup.
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Pringle happy to go extra mile for Spirit
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Pringle happy to go extra mile for Spirit
You can never question Isla Pringle’s loyalty to the Otago Spirit.
Warm welcome for Otago and Ranfurly Shield
Warm welcome for Otago and Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield is home - and Otago rugby players are determined to keep it here.
Poor start for Breakers
Poor start for Breakers
The New Zealand Breakers lost their opening game in the 2025-26 ANBL season, going down 104-95 to the Brisbane Bullets in Auckland last night.
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Ranfurly Shield: Nareki keen to be ahead after 80min
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Ranfurly Shield: Nareki keen to be ahead after 80min
Jona Nareki thought he had won the Ranfurly Shield for Otago.
Black Ferns blown away by Canada
Black Ferns blown away by Canada
It's NZ's first loss in a World Cup since 2014 and the Black Ferns will need to lift again for a bronze medal match against France next weekend.
Coast lose points, fined overbreaking eligibility rule
Coast lose points, fined overbreaking eligibility rule
The West Coast Rugby Union has been slapped with a $5000 fine and deducted points after breaching player eligibility rules in the Heartland Championship.
Another win for stable
Another win for stable
It may have a new permanent home and a new name, but New Zealand’s richest hurdle race continues to be dominated by Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal.