Muir’s return among changes in Otago Spirit line-up
Otago Spirit coach Scott Manson has named his side and there is a lot of change.
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Momona A still in with top 4 chance after downing Kings 2-0
Momona A still in with top 4 chance after downing Kings 2-0
Momona A has kept its aspirations for a top-four place alive.
Alligators hang on to defeat Black Panthers
Alligators hang on to defeat Black Panthers
A scare in the final moments was not enough to stop the Albany Alligators beating the University Black Panthers 2-1 in their premier hockey match at McMillan Turf on Saturday.
Otago hockey's fab four heading to Olympics
Otago hockey's fab four heading to Olympics
It all started in Dunedin about 20 years ago.
Russell not dwelling on the past
Russell not dwelling on the past
For four years, Black Sticks defender Kane Russell has had to re-live it nearly every day.
Otago teams chastened by Canterbury
Otago teams chastened by Canterbury
You could call it a reality check.
Smith confident for Games
Smith confident for Games
Black Sticks coach Darren Smith has a long list of improvements he would like to see his side make before the Olympics.
Provinces to vie for ‘Covid baby’
Provinces to vie for ‘Covid baby’
Otago will head north this long weekend in the hope of snatching the "Covid baby" from Canterbury.
Ward trio to play for Otago together
Ward trio to play for Otago together
Through the past decade, Otago teams in most age-groups have boasted a Ward brother.
Shield match called off early
Shield match called off early
A waterlogged surface was the bane for everyone on Saturday.
Black Sticks teams still searching for win
Black Sticks teams still searching for win
It was daytime hockey for the first time in the transtasman series in Palmerston North yesterday, but the home sides are still without a win.
Draw and loss opens Black Sticks' series
Draw and loss opens Black Sticks' series
The Black Sticks women have drawn 1-1 with Australia, while the New Zealand men were beaten 3-1 in the opening games of the trans-Tasman hockey series in Palmerston North.
Whales too good for Panthers in derby
Whales too good for Panthers in derby
It was Varsity derby day on Saturday as the University teams lined up against each other in Dunedin premier Club hockey.
Huskies down tenacious Tigers
Huskies down tenacious Tigers
It was second against third in the women’s club competition as both the University Huskies and Taieri Tigers were seeking a win to keep them on the tail of the table-topping City Highlanders.
Otago trio named in NZ men’s under-21 squad
Otago trio named in NZ men’s under-21 squad
Three Otago players have been named in the New Zealand men’s under-21 squad.
Good weekend for Taieri Tuataras
Good weekend for Taieri Tuataras
The Taieri Tuataras enjoyed another perfect weekend with a successful Challenge shield match on Friday night and a comfortable win over the Albany Alligators on Saturday.
Wilson keen for Dunedin to host Black Sticks
Wilson keen for Dunedin to host Black Sticks
New Otago Hockey chairwoman Kate Wilson believes there are some exciting times ahead for the sport in the region.
Men’s, women’s transtasman series first in 14 months
Men’s, women’s transtasman series first in 14 months
International hockey is set to return to New Zealand.
Daniel steps up to national body
Daniel steps up to national body
John Daniel has stepped down as chairman of Otago Hockey but stepped up nationally.
Goal in first 10 seconds
Goal in first 10 seconds
It was a match between top and bottom of the Challenge Shield table in the premier women’s grade when holders City Highlanders took on the University Stingrays on Saturday.