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    Trying not to look — and then the fun’s over

    Australian driver Toby Price and Miss Priestley are strapped in and ready to go.

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    Trying not to look — and then the fun’s over

    Otago Daily Times reporter Laine Priestley takes her first ride in a rally car. Her verdict? ‘‘It was rally scary.’’

    'Really strong' field assembles as Masters set to begin

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    'Really strong' field assembles as Masters set to begin

    Patrick Reed said this week that there are "10 to 12 guys who have a really legitimate opportunity to win the green jacket".

    ODT Rugby Chat: On the road for the White Horse Cup

    ODT Rugby Chat: On the road for the White Horse Cup

    ODT Rugby Chat is on the road this week as we endeavour to find out what is happening with New Zealand's most famous trophy the White Horse Cup this Weekend.

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    ‘Ben From Accounts’ far from ordinary

    Highlander Ben Smith looks to dodge the Chiefs’ defence during a Super 15 match at Forsyth Barr...

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    ‘Ben From Accounts’ far from ordinary

    What more can you say about the great Ben Smith?

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    Will the Saints go marching in again?

    The Wellington Saints celebrate their 88-83 win over the Southland Sharks in the National...

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    Will the Saints go marching in again?

    The National Basketball League tips off tonight with the Manawatū Jets hosting the Taranaki Airs. Adrian Seconi casts his eye over the rosters.

    Robinson returns to start for Highlanders

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    Robinson returns to start for Highlanders

    Forgotten man Taine Robinson and experienced prop Saula Ma’u will make their comebacks for the Highlanders on Friday night.

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    The man with the golden touch

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    The man with the golden touch

    Goldie.

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    Fifa initiative seeks to shrink male-female coaching gap

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    Fifa initiative seeks to shrink male-female coaching gap

    Women are less likely to put their hands up for sporting roles.

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    Future looking bright for Nth Otago

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    Future looking bright for Nth Otago

    Warren Prescott says it has been a big year for North Otago rugby — and even bigger things lie ahead.

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    Three rowing coaches sent home from Maadi Cup

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    Three Christchurch high school rowing coaches were sent home from the prestigious Maadi Cup after socialising on the first day of the regatta.

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    Naseby curler Anton Hood is part of the sport’s new professional league, which started in Canada this week. Aadi Nair, of Reuters, looks at how curling aims to hit the big time.

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    Calm pivot was fearless tackler, hard runner, deadly goal kicker

    Tony Brown in full flight during what was expected to be his last game for the Highlanders in...

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    Calm pivot was fearless tackler, hard runner, deadly goal kicker

    Good luck finding out much about Tony Brown as a player when you google him.

    Highlanders confirm return of Shannon Frizell

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    Highlanders confirm return of Shannon Frizell

    Shannon Frizell will be back with the Highlanders in 2027.

    Fox ready for Masters after kidney stone setback

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    Fox ready for Masters after kidney stone setback

    New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox feels he is close to top form as he prepares to tackle the Masters after recovering from a nasty bout of kidney stones.

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    Rampaging rake part of Landers’ finest front row

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    Rampaging rake part of Landers’ finest front row

    A recurring theme in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series is that many of the players have had a touch of difference about them.

    Potiki-Tagg keeps nerve to win dramatic U21 final

    Dunedin bowler Jacob Potiki-Tagg celebrates victory at the Kittyhawk New Zealand under-21...

    Potiki-Tagg keeps nerve to win dramatic U21 final

    Jacob Potiki-Tagg’s school holidays started with a bang.

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    NZ fourth after strong finish

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    NZ fourth after strong finish

    The Ice Fernz saved their best for last at their tournament in Hong Kong at the weekend.

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    Former Otago stalwart remembered as ‘top man’ after crash death

    Ian Rutherford.

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    Former Otago stalwart remembered as ‘top man’ after crash death

    Members of the Otago cricket community are mourning former long-serving player and administrator Ian Rutherford, who died following a crash near Ettrick last week.

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    Northern continue promising beginning

    Northern’s Isaac Simons is at full stretch as he tackles Wanaka’s Robert Mackay during their...

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    Northern continue promising beginning

    Northern made it two wins from three games in their debut season in the Southern League with a 2-0 triumph over Wanaka at Logan Park turf yesterday.
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