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    The Te Akau operation will start Quintessa in the Livamol Classic at Ellerslie tomorrow. PHOTO:...

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    Trip north proves productive for Volts

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    Trip north proves productive for Volts

    The Otago Volts have been on the synthetic grass.

    Special win for Williamson

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    Special win for Williamson

    It did not quite go to plan, but punters got it right when backing Matthew Williamson to win his first group race as a trainer.

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    Taieri club pair making mark at elite level

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    Taieri club pair making mark at elite level

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    Herden hoping for tangible reward

    Luke Herden. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Herden hoping for tangible reward

    Saturday afternoon was an anxious time for Luke Herden.

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    17-year-old at No 1 for Otago

    Ricky Kang prepares for a shot at the Mt Maunganui Open recently. PHOTO: BWMEDIA

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    17-year-old at No 1 for Otago

    If you are good enough, you are old enough.

    Costs becoming barrier to participation

    Costs becoming barrier to participation

    Sports clubs and active families are telling a similar story in the modern economic climate.

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    Focus moves to action on court

    Wing attack Peta Toeava, pictured in action against South Africa during the Taini Jamison series,...

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    Focus moves to action on court

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    Three key match-ups to keep an eye on

    Otago Rugby player Jona Nareki. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Three key match-ups to keep an eye on

    Tonight’s NPC semifinal between Otago and Bay of Plenty in Dunedin will offer up some intriguing duels right across the field.  Adrian Seconi  highlights three key match-ups.

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    Bumper crowd expected

    Richard Kinley. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Bumper crowd expected

    Otago are feeling the love this week.

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    Brown makes strategic changes

    Otago coach Mark Brown eagerly awaits tonight’s NPC semifinal at Forsyth Barr Stadium. PHOTO:...

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    Brown makes strategic changes

    Tonight's semifinal could be won in the pits.

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    Looking good for Lochore Cup final

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    Looking good for Lochore Cup final

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    ODT Odds On: Regulars return with new twist

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    ODT Rugby Chat: semifinals in the NPC

    ODT Rugby Chat: semifinals in the NPC

    On our ODT Rugby chat special this week brought to you by Fred's Fencing we are talking semifinals in the NPC, specifically Otago v Bay of Plenty.

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    Southland hooker Souchon to start for Otago

    Nic Souchon. Photo: Debbie Fahey Photography

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    Southland hooker Souchon to start for Otago

    Southland hooker Nic Souchon has popped up in an Otago team that includes a couple of other minor surprises for a home semifinal against Bay of Plenty in Dunedin tomorrow night.

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    Ferns’ hopes hit as rain ends game

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    Noeline Taurua. Photos: Getty Images

    Players baffled over lack of resolution: Nweke

    Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has for the first time addressed the post-match speech in which she issued a plea for the return of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua.

    Buoyant on trial for return to NZ Cup week

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    Buoyant on trial for return to NZ Cup week

    Stakes-winning sprinter Buoyant recorded his biggest victory during New Zealand Cup Week at Riccarton three years ago

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    Wallace’s role to keep level head, pave way for others

    Otago manager Simon Wallace has a chat with some medical staff during the NPC quarterfinal...

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    Wallace’s role to keep level head, pave way for others

    Simon Wallace sees his role as paving the way for others to succeed.

    ‘Perfect’ draw for Ka Ying Rising

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    ‘Perfect’ draw for Ka Ying Rising

    New Zealand-bred sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising was the first horse to have his barrier revealed for Saturday’s $A20 million ($NZ22.78m) group 1 The Everest (1200m)
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