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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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Otago team best since champion side of 1998

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Otago team best since champion side of 1998

There are a few problems with writing a weekly column.

Obituary: the backbone of Otago hockey

Cheeky prankster with a keen sense of humour, Peter Ashton. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Obituary: the backbone of Otago hockey

Peter Ashton would build you up one minute, then pour cold water on you the next.

Harrington caps highly successful year

Harrington caps highly successful year with premier award

Freeski slopestyle and big air athlete Luca Harrington has been crowned the 2025 Snow Sports New Zealand Athlete of the Year at the annual awards night held in Wānaka last night.

Cousins stun Djokovic, Medvedev to reach Shanghai final

Valentin Vacherot reacts after beating Novak Djokovic. Photo: Reuters

Cousins stun Djokovic, Medvedev to reach Shanghai final

Cousins Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech will meet in the Shanghai Masters final after pulling off stunning upsets of former champions Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev.

Robertson set to lock in ABs for tour

All Black locks Fabian Holland and Scott Barrett. Photo: Getty Images

Robertson set to lock in ABs for tour

The All Blacks have four tests left this year and head coach Scott Robertson is set to name his squad to play them.

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