Captain Cool’s win special for Newman family
Captain Cool’s win special for Newman family
Korbyn Newman’s return to the winner’s circle at Oamaru yesterday was a special moment for his entire family.
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All Blacks see off late Pumas comeback
All Blacks see off late Pumas comeback
New Zealand saw off a second-half Argentina resurgence to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a win in Cordoba.
All Blacks v Argentina: What we learned
All Blacks v Argentina: What we learned
The more things change, the more they stay the same - at least for the Pumas and their attempts to beat the All Blacks on home soil.
Church hat-trick leads Spirit to victory
Church hat-trick leads Spirit to victory
The Spirit scored six thrilling tries in their tight Farah Palmer Cup Championship win against the Pride in Porirua this afternoon.
Wallabies fight back to stun Springboks at Ellis Park
Wallabies fight back to stun Springboks at Ellis Park
Australia rallied from 22-0 down as captain Harry Wilson scored two tries in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, the Wallabies'...
City, Spurs, Liverpool win to kick off Premier League season
City, Spurs, Liverpool win to kick off Premier League season
Erling Haaland bagged a double to fire Manchester City to a perfect start in a 4-0 rout of Wolves, while Spurs kicked off the Thomas Frank era with a 3-0 win over Burnley on the first Saturday of the Premier League season.
Hamish Kerr leaps to another Diamond League victory
Hamish Kerr leaps to another Diamond League victory
Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr is returning to his best after winning the latest Diamond League meeting.
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Clubs battling DCC charge increases
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Clubs battling DCC charge increases
Higher ground and facility user charges could force a community football club to shut up shop, a Dunedin-based sports administrator says.
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Discipline key focus for Stampede as finals series looms
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Discipline key focus for Stampede as finals series looms
If there is one message Stampede captain Mitchell Frear wants to slap home this weekend, it is for his team to stay out of the penalty box.
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‘Good feeling’ around Old Golds camp
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‘Good feeling’ around Old Golds camp
There is a quiet optimism about where this North Otago team could go this season.
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Sustainability of changes questioned
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Sustainability of changes questioned
Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan does not want changes to the national league to come at the cost of local clubs.
City Highlanders, Taieri Tuataras attempting to retain titles
City Highlanders, Taieri Tuataras attempting to retain titles
The Dunedin premier hockey season winds up today, with both the City Highlanders and Taieri Tuataras bidding to defend their titles.
Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career
Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career
Former Otago all-rounder Sam Wells has resigned from the position of Black Caps selector to concentrate on his work commitments.
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Tide turning against clubs, codes fear
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Tide turning against clubs, codes fear
The country’s sports clubs are battling mounting costs, funding issues and volunteer burnout. Reporter Adrian Seconi checks the pulse of the club scene in Otago.
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Starting well key focus for Otago
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Starting well key focus for Otago
Holding on to the ball longer would be a good start.
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May the football gods shine on Liverpool
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May the football gods shine on Liverpool
Honestly, August kind of sucks. You do not need all the details but there are just too many dates that dredge up painful memories for The Last Word to make this a month worth celebrating.
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Mid City Magic favourites as club giants meet again
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Mid City Magic favourites as club giants meet again
The chance to complete an unbeaten season awaits the Mid City Magic.
Selby-Rickit joins exodus to Australia
Selby-Rickit joins exodus to Australia
Te Paea Selby-Rickit is the latest Kiwi heading to Australia.
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‘I feel Otago is where I’m supposed to be’
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‘I feel Otago is where I’m supposed to be’
Abigail Paton is right where she is meant to be.
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Southland Boys’ taking steady approach into SI schools final
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Southland Boys’ taking steady approach into SI schools final
Southland Boys' do not scare easily. They did have a scare last weekend, though.