No love lost in heated exchange
No love lost in heated exchange
American Taylor Townsend prevailed in a tough clash against Grand Slam winner Jelena Ostapenko - but the real tension came following the match at the net.
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Student examining impact training has on periods
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Student examining impact training has on periods
Sienna O’Shannessey has seen first-hand the struggles of a taboo topic.
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
The Highlanders have been handed a reasonably challenging draw for the 2026 season as they seek to avoid a repeat of this year’s wooden spoon.
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Otago will power up with Bower.
Southern schools do well
Southern schools do well
Southern schools had a better day in Auckland yesterday.
Daunakamakama re-signs
Daunakamakama re-signs
Southern Steel midcourter Serina Daunakamakama has re-signed with the franchise for 2026.
Williamson notches 500th victory in NZ
Williamson notches 500th victory in NZ
Brad Williamson made the inaugural Southern Surge Finals Day one to remember when driving his 500th winner in New Zealand.
'Deep sadness': Ex-Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlanders flanker Shane Christie has died in Nelson aged 39.
Bower on bench for Otago clash
Bower on bench for Otago clash
All Black prop George Bower has been released and will start from the bench for Otago this weekend.
Gauff survives first round scare at US Open
Gauff survives first round scare at US Open
Former champion Coco Gauff launched her US Open campaign with a hard-fought win over unseeded Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round.
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Benefits for game in NZ from exodus to Australia, Muir says
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Benefits for game in NZ from exodus to Australia, Muir says
While some have been quick to criticise New Zealand’s top netballers heading for Australia, a Silver Ferns coaching great offers a different perspective.
Heffernan, Munro-Nonoa staying with Steel
Heffernan, Munro-Nonoa staying with Steel
The Southern Steel are shaping up well ahead of the 2026 season.
All Blacks stars to play for provincial teams
All Blacks stars to play for provincial teams
Sixteen members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will play for their provincial unions this weekend.
Alcaraz amused at reaction to buzz cut
Alcaraz amused at reaction to buzz cut
Carlos Alcaraz says the new cropped hairstyle he's sporting at the US Open was the result of his brother mishandling the clippers when he wanted a quick trim before the tournament.
Landers to face Crusaders in opening clash
Landers to face Crusaders in opening clash
The opening game of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season has been confirmed - and it is a big one.
Injuries hit NZ before T20 series
Injuries hit NZ before T20 series
Those Australians just dodged a bumper.
Draw for OBHS
Draw for OBHS
Otago Boys’ drew 1-1 with St Bedes in the Rankin Cup/India Shield in Auckland yesterday.
Champions of tomorrow
Champions of tomorrow
Otago Daily Times photographers captured some of the action from winter tournament week in Dunedin yesterday.
El Vencedor aimed at all legs of Triple Crown
El Vencedor aimed at all legs of Triple Crown
New Zealand’s top-rated performer El Vencedor will contest all three legs of the spring Triple Crown series.
Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series
Key Black Caps trio to miss Australia T20 series
Black Caps trio Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen have been ruled out of the home T20 series against Australia.