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80-year-old becomes oldest woman to finish Ironman

Natalie Grabow heading for the finish line in Kona. Photo: Getty Images

80-year-old becomes oldest woman to finish Ironman

Natalie Grabow proved that age really is just a number when the 80-year-old became the oldest woman ever to complete the gruelling Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

Strong final round nets Jeong Pegasus title

Lannie Inoue plays a shot at the Pegasus Classic. PHOTOS: BWMEDIA

Strong final round nets Jeong Pegasus title

Queenstown golfer Yoonae Jeong has another trophy in the cabinet.

Silver Ferns selector quits, fears for coaches

Gail Parata said she made the difficult decision to resign as a national selector to show her...

Silver Ferns selector quits, fears for coaches

Gail Parata says the stand-down of Dame Noeline Taurua sends a "chilling message to every coach in Aotearoa".

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Southerners whistling up a storm

Ben O'Keeffe controls proceedings during the NPC quarterfinal between Otago and Waikato at...

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Southerners whistling up a storm

This is shaping to be some sort of season for Otago rugby.

Hollie Davidson to referee ABs test against Wales

Hollie Davidson to referee ABs test against Wales

Scotland's Hollie Davidson will referee the All Blacks' test against Wales next month.

Capsize sinks top Kiwi 49er crew’s medal race hopes

New Zealand sailors Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie compete at the 49er world championships...

Capsize sinks top Kiwi 49er crew’s medal race hopes

New Zealand’s campaign at the 49er world championships in Cagliari came to a somewhat subdued end when Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie narrowly missed out on a place in the revamped medal race...

Struggles resurfaced for Kiwi cyclist as historic title beckoned

Sammie Maxwell during the season-ending race in Quebec, Canada. Photo: Getty Images

Struggles resurfaced for Kiwi cyclist as historic title beckoned

New Zealand mountain bike rider Sammie Maxwell admits her mental health was challenged as she rode into history to become the first Kiwi to win a UCI World Series title.

No room for Otago bolters as ABs name predictable squad

Fabian Holland carries the ball for the All Blacks against France earlier this year. Photo: Getty...

No room for Otago bolters as ABs name predictable squad

Hopes of a greater Otago presence in the All Blacks end-of-year tour squad have not come to fruition.

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Otago to host Bay of Plenty for place in NPC final

As well as retaining the Ranfurly Shield, Otago are in the semifinals, and two wins away from...

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Otago to host Bay of Plenty for place in NPC final

Otago are the red-hot team but their NPC opposition will be steaming into town.

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Old Golds into final after thriller

North Otago midfielder Tini Feke takes on the Poverty Bay defence during the Lochore Cup...

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Old Golds into final after thriller

A game of rugby is 80 minutes long and North Otago needed every last one of them — as well as a few more — to beat Poverty Bay.

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Southern gutsy in home loss

Southern United goalkeeper Lauren Paterson launches forward to save a shot during the National...

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Southern gutsy in home loss

Southern United fans learned a couple of things yesterday.

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Hoiho hang tough through ‘ugly’ period

Southern Hoiho guard Lilian Dart tries to get to the loose ball ahead of Tokomanawa Queens rival...

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Hoiho hang tough through ‘ugly’ period

Ugly can be a beautiful thing.

Kiwi Matt Payne takes dramatic win at Bathurst

Kiwi Matt Payne took out a dramatic Bathurst after starting way back in 18th. Photo: Getty Images

Kiwi Matt Payne takes dramatic win at Bathurst

Kiwi Matt Payne has beaten the odds to snatch his maiden victory at the iconic Bathurst 1000 - the showpiece of the Australian Supercars championship - around Mount Panorama.

Stokes closes in after rival’s error

Robbie Stokes guides his Skoda to victory in Rally Bay of Plenty on Saturday. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER

Stokes closes in after rival’s error

Championship protagonist Robbie Stokes has set up a thrilling finish to the New Zealand Rally Championship by winning Rally Bay of Plenty on Saturday.

Stingrays dominate

Stingrays dominate

Counties-Manukau stormed to victory in the New Zealand Rugby League Premiership final in Auckland yesterday.

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New Zealand an ‘awesome place’ to tour

England’s Harry Brook goes on the attack during his day-one century in his side’s second test...

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New Zealand an ‘awesome place’ to tour

England white-ball captain Harry Brook can think of worse places to play some cricket.

Union start season with convincing win

Blustery conditions greeted North Otago cricketers in the opening round of the new club season.

Captain stars as England stay perfect

Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a captain’s knock of the highest order as her record-breaking fifth Women’s Cricket World Cup century was the catalyst for England’s 89-run win over Sri Lanka.

Halliday knock sets up White Ferns victory

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine glances the ball down the off side in front of Bangladesh...

Halliday knock sets up White Ferns victory

White Ferns all-rounder Brooke Halliday helped her side sweep to a 100-run win over Bangladesh and open their account at the World Cup.

Riding for local glory

Riding for local glory

Cyclists ride along Woodside Rd during the Kelvin Hastie Memorial race on the Outram-Berwick circuit on Saturday.

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