Skip to main content
  • ...
Home
few showersDunedin 18 | 9
Friday, Fri, 17 AprilApr 2026
Subscribe
Send us news & photos

Search form

  • News
    • Local Body Elections
    • Dunedin
      • DCC
      • Crime
      • Campus
      • Health
      • The Star
    • The South Today
    • National
    • The Star
    • International
    • Opinion
      • Editorial
      • Opinion
      • 100 years ago
      • Southern Say
    • Australia
    • Politics
    • ODTtv
    • Your News
    • Slideshow Section
  • Sport
    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Basketball
    • Racing
    • Football
    • Netball
    • League
    • Golf
    • Motorsport
    • Hockey
    • Other Sport
  • Life & Style
    • Food & Wine
      • Fresh Christmas Edition
      • Ask a Chef
      • News & Features
      • Chef's Garden
      • Recipes
      • Wine Reviews
    • Home & Garden
    • Magazine
    • Toitū te whenua
    • Resilient
    • Travel
    • Fashion
    • Design for Living
  • Entertainment
    • ODT Quiz
    • Film
    • Music
    • Theatre
    • Books
    • Arts
    • Gaming
    • Dance
    • Television
  • Business
  • Regions
    • Queenstown
    • Wānaka
    • Central Otago
    • North Otago
    • South Otago
    • Southland
    • Canterbury
    • West Coast
  • Features
    • Grand Business South Awards
    • Build Buy Renovate
    • NZIA Southern Series
    • SOREC
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Drivesouth Reviews
    • Design for Living
    • Education Guide
    • Healthcare Providers
    • Conferences and Venues
    • Sponsored content
    • Southern Television
    • Health and Beauty
  • Video
  • Rural life

Search form

  • Send Us Your News
  • ...
  • Contact Us
  • Email
  • Facebook

Plus

  • Jobs
  • Wedding Guide
  • Death Notices
  • Privacy Policy
  • Drive South
  • Weather
  • Media Council Complaints

    • Rugby
    • Cricket
    • Basketball
    • Racing
    • Football
    • Netball
    • Golf

    Blue horse tongues in OIympics dressage review

    The Olympic equestrian events including dressage were held at Versailles, near Paris. Photo:...

    Blue horse tongues in OIympics dressage review

    The equestrian governing body in charge of the Olympic riding in Versailles has found pictures of horses with blue tongues caused by oxygen shortage during dressage competition, its chief vet says.

    Kiwi canoe crew so bad they got sympathetic cheers

    Max Brown and Grant Clancy from New Zealand in the men's canoe double 500m. Photo: Getty Images

    Kiwi canoe crew so bad they got sympathetic cheers

    While their rivals charged off the line in a brutal display of power, the Kiwi duo of Max Brown and Grant Clancy appeared to be struggling to even get going.

    NZ women qualify fastest in team pursuit

    The New Zealand women's pursuit team put in an impressive display in the qualifying round. Photo:...

    NZ women qualify fastest in team pursuit

    The New Zealand women's pursuit team, including Clyde's Nicole Shields, have lit up the qualifying round, setting a new national record in the process. 

    ‘I’m just a kid from Alexandra’

    Finn Butcher’s nana from Ophir, Val Butcher, is "just so delighted" her grandson is an Olympic...

    ‘I’m just a kid from Alexandra’

    It was not when he crossed the line and thumped his kayak in delight.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Butcher achieves ‘lifelong dream’

    ODT GRAPHIC

    SUBSCRIBER

    Butcher achieves ‘lifelong dream’

    Finn Butcher exudes a lot of calm for someone who takes part in an event described as "beautiful chaos".

    Landmark moment for future of sport in NZ: Jones

    Luuka Jones. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Landmark moment for future of sport in NZ: Jones

    New Zealand canoeing great Luuka Jones could not have been prouder of her team-mate yesterday.

    Kiwi kayaking women power into Paris final

    From front: Dame Lisa Carrington, Alicia Hoskin, Olivia Brett and Tara Vaughan are straight...

    Kiwi kayaking women power into Paris final

    The New Zealand women's K4 500 team are straight through to the final after easily winning their heat at the Paris Olympics.

    Wilde fell ill after Seine swim

    New Zealander Hayden Wilde (centre) competing in the men's individual triathlon last week. Photo:...

    Wilde fell ill with E.coli after Seine swim

    New Zealand silver medallist Hayden Wilde and one other Kiwi triathlete got sick with E. coli after swimming in the River Seine last week, it has emerged. 

    Three NZ women make pole vault final at Games

    New Zealand's Eliza McCartney has qualified for the pole vault final at the Paris Olympics. Photo...

    Three NZ women make pole vault final at Games

    Eliza McCartney eased into the final of the Olympic pole vault for a second time but two of her New Zealand teammates admit they're lucky to be joining her.

    Olympic silver for Kiwi women in velodrome

    New Zealand track cyclists Rebecca Petch, Shaane Fulton and Ellesse Andrews celebrate on the...

    Olympic silver for Kiwi women in velodrome

    The New Zealand women's team sprint have won silver in the track cycling, adding to Finn Butcher's gold in the men's kayak cross.

    Butcher 'still lost for words' after win

    Central Otago athlete claims gold at Games

    Central Otago paddler Finn Butcher has this morning joined the ranks of the southern sporting greats by winning gold in the men’s kayak cross at the Paris Olympics.

    Butcher shows medal credentials

    Finn Butcher charges to victory in his kayak cross heat in Paris yesterday. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Butcher shows medal credentials

    By the time you read this, Dunstan High School might have produced an Olympic medallist.

    SUBSCRIBER

    Fairweather has 2028 in her sights

    Erika Fairweather. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    SUBSCRIBER

    Fairweather has 2028 in her sights

    It is a time of reflection for Erika Fairweather as she bids farewell to the Paris Olympics.

    Crash puts Kiwi triathletes out of running

    Hayden Wilde of Team NZ leads Max Studer of Team Switzerland during the triathlon mixed relay on...

    Crash puts Kiwi triathletes out of running

    New Zealand’s hopes of a high placing in mixed triathlon team event at the Paris Olympics faded after a crash involving Hayden Wilde on the bike leg. 

    Mixed relay triathlon to go ahead

    Training sessions for the swimming leg of the triathlon were cancelled due to poor water quality...

    Mixed relay triathlon to go ahead

    The Olympic mixed relay triathlon competition will be held as scheduled in Paris, organisers say, after testing the water quality of the River Seine.

    US sprinter wins 100m gold by a whisker

    Noah Lyles (lane 6) crosses the line to win gold in the men's 100 metres. Photo: Reuters

    US sprinter wins 100m gold by a whisker

    Noah Lyles of the United States won an enthralling and dramatic men's Olympic men's 100 metres final by fractions of a second in a time of 9.79 in Paris.

    Djokovic delivers top-drawer tennis to claim gold

    Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning Olympic gold in Paris. Photo: Reuters

    Djokovic delivers top-drawer tennis to claim gold

    Novak Djokovic completed his career Golden Slam, fighting off Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a magnificent Olympic men's singles final battle at Roland Garros.

    Butcher, Jones into quarterfinals at Games

    Finn Butcher competes in the first round of the kayak cross in Paris yesterday. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Butcher, Jones into quarterfinals at Games

    Kiwis Finn Butcher and Luuka Jones will line up in the quarterfinals of the men's and women's kayak cross at the Paris Olympics.

    Emotional Hobbs misses spot in 100m final

    A disappointed Zoe Hobbs after her sixth place in the women's 100m semifinal in Paris. Photo:...

    Emotional Hobbs misses spot in 100m final

    Kiwi sprinter Zoe Hobbs has missed out on a place in the women's 100m final after finishing a "disappointing" sixth in her semifinal this morning. 

    Walsh, Gill miss shot put medals after Walsh injury

    Tom Walsh in the shot put final this morning. Photo: Getty Images

    Walsh, Gill miss shot put medals after Walsh injury

    Kiwi shot putter Tom Walsh is out of medal contention after throwing three fouls and apparently suffering an injury.
    • « first
    • ‹ previous
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • next ›
    • last »

    Connect with us

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Email

    sport

    • Highlanders flanker Sean Withy steps past Chiefs defender Tupou Vaa'i during a Super Rugby game...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Mr Reliable wants hands on trophy

    • Retiring Dunedin Thunder player Mat Enright reflects on his career with sons Beau (left) and...

      SUBSCRIBER

      Thunder became Enzo’s family

    • Cameron Millar

      SUBSCRIBER

      Joseph ‘really, really keen’ to retain young first five

    • Queenstown runner Frances Redmond will attempt to defend her title at the Routeburn Classic this...

      Redmond returning to the scene of her breakthrough

    Latest News

    • The great Anzac biscuit debate: crunchy or chewy?
    • Dunedin police defy top cop by posting pay protest stickers
    • Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder of 14-year-old girl
    • Fuel sees biggest price jump since data began
    • Big boost for Papanui Tigers' return to the top grade
    • Teacher censured for punching bar patron 16 times in the head

    Olympics

    • Strong currents, crocodile habitat behind Olympic rowing venue controversy

    • Transgender athletes banned from female Olympic events

    • 2026 Winter Games medals unveiled in Italy

    • Brisbane unveils venue plan for 2032 Olympics

    • Celebration planned for Butcher

    Home
    • Contact Us
    • Contribute
    • Facebook

    Subscribe

    • Subscriber Benefits
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Stops, Starts & Redirects
    • FAQs

    About us

    • Contact us
    • Site feedback
    • Send us your news
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Media Council Complaints
    • AI use
    • Removals policy

    Our Websites

    • Allied Media
    • Allied Productions

    Newspapers

    • ODT E-edition
    • The Star - Christchurch
    • Oamaru Mail
    • The Star - Dunedin
    • The News - Central Otago
    • The Ensign - Gore
    • Ashburton Courier
    • North Canterbury News
    • Southland Express - Invercargill
    • Southern Rural Life
    • Central Rural Life
    • The Courier - Timaru
    • Mountain Scene - Queenstown
    • Property Times South Canterbury
    • Extra! School Publication
    • Clutha Leader
    • Bay Harbour News
    • Selwyn Times
    • The Wanaka Sun

    Classifieds

    • Death notices
    • Drivesouth
    • Jobs
    • Classified Advertising

    Advertise

    • Upload print advertising
    • Advertising Terms
    • Advertise with us

    Services

    • Allied Productions
    • ODT Store
    • Otago Images
    • Corporate Logos

    Magazines

    • Classic Driver
    • Dunedin Guide
    • Drivesouth Best Motor Buys
    • Explore Dunedin
    • Home & Leisure
    • Kiwi Gardener
    • Kiwi Gardener Quarterly
    • Rugby News
    • South
    • 03 Magazine
    • With this Ring
    © Copyright Allied Press Limited 2026. All rights reserved.