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'Great series': NZ crush Zimbabwe in record victory

New Zealand have completed their biggest win in test cricket with a crushing innings and 359-run victory over Zimbabwe to clinch the series 2-0 in Bulawayo.

Core of champion Sparks squad back for new season

Eden Carson appeals a call playing for the Sparks earlier this year. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Core of champion Sparks squad back for new season

The Otago Sparks have lured another northern all-rounder south for the season.

Casey, Rewiri- Wharerau get gongs

Casey, Rewiri- Wharerau get gongs

Kaikorai loose forward Lucas Casey and Alhambra-Union loosie Bella Rewiri-Wharerau have scooped the major prizes at the Dunedin community club awards at Kaikorai Rugby Football Club last night.

Sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester dies

After competing, Peter Lester became a sailing commentator at the 1992 America's Cup and went on...

Sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester dies

The New Zealand yachting fraternity is mourning the death of decorated former sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester. He was 70.

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New captain hopes to build on success

Greer Muir will juggle her final year of a building apprenticeship with captaining the Otago...

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New captain hopes to build on success

Greer Muir knows a thing or two about creating a good foundation.

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Title within reach for Northern

Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

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Title within reach for Northern

Northern has put in a lot of hard work and determination to get to where they are.

Volts name former batter Tasman-Jones as coach

New Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones is looking forward to leading the team for the next two...

Volts name former batter Tasman-Jones as coach

Former Otago top-order batter Josh Tasman-Jones knows his first challenge will be to win people over.

Williamson set to build on last week

Williamson set to build on last week

Matthew Williamson is hoping to make up the difference on day two of the Southern Surge.

Conway piles on misery for hosts after Henry 5-for

The Black Caps' Devon Conway enjoys the feeling of racking up another test century during day 2...

Conway piles on misery for hosts after Henry 5-for

New Zealand continued to dominate in the afternoon sessions of the first day of the second test against Zimbabwe overnight Thursday, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174 for 1 in...

SBHS coach hopes charges have saved best for final

Southland Boys coach Jason Dermody. PHOTO: ODT FILES

SBHS coach hopes charges have saved best for final

Southland Boys’ coach Jason Dermody has delivered his team a mild rebuke ahead of the Southern Schools Rugby Championship final in Invercargill today.

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Farah Palmer time again

Jamie Church is dangerous on the edge for the Otago Spirit. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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Farah Palmer time again

The Farah Palmer Cup begins this weekend. Kayla Hodge looks at how the two tiers are shaping up.

Black Caps on top early against Zimbabwe

Black Caps on top early against Zimbabwe

New Zealand did not take long to gain the upper hand over Zimbabwe on the first day of the second test, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174-1 in reply.

Duffy’s long wait for test debut over

Duffy’s long wait for test debut over

Otago seamer and proud Southlander Jacob Duffy has realised his dream to play test cricket.

West Coast looking for historic fourth National win

West Coast will shoot for his fourth consecutive Grand National Steeplechase tomorrow. PHOTO:...

West Coast looking for historic fourth National win

Mark Oulaghan is hoping the extreme distance of the 150th Grand National Steeplechase will play into the hands of West Coast, as his champion jumper attempts to rewrite the history books tomorrow...

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Wobbles for proposed competition

Southland Boys’ and Otago Boys’ contest a lineout during a Southern Schools Rugby Championship...

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Wobbles for proposed competition

The proposed South Island-wide First XV competition has hit a hurdle — some of the schools do not want to play in it.

Form in England gives Bates boost for future

Suzie Bates bats for Durham in England. Photo: Getty Images

Form in England gives Bates boost for future

A successful stint in England has White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates confident she still has something to offer the game.

Mo'unga to return next year

New Zealand first five Richie Mo'unga, playing for Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo, runs with the ball...

Mo'unga to return next year

Scott Robertson will finally get his beloved first five back.

Duffy gets test start against Zimbabwe

Jacob Duffy gets test start against Zimbabwe

Otago seamer Jacob Duffy has been confirmed in the Black Caps line-up for the second test against Zimbabwe, which gets under way in Bulawayo tonight.

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Have we forgotten women can do it all?

Chloe Kelly celebrates after her game-winning penalty for the Lionesses in the Euros. PHOTO:...

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Have we forgotten women can do it all?

A group of women hopped in a Dunedin taxi recently.

Dog eats passport: New All Black's dilemma

Leroy Carter's dream All Blacks call-up nearly turned sour when he discovered his passport had been chewed up by his dog days before leaving for Argentina.

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