Goal at death as Southern United upsets Waikato
Southern United pulled off a remarkable comeback to begin its weekend on the futsal court.
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Otago reps on secondary advisory body
Otago reps on secondary advisory body
The chairwoman and deputy chairman of the Otago Rugby Football Union have been appointed to a new advisory group to work on and developing a new plan for the sport at secondary school level.
Beats being in the classroom
Beats being in the classroom
Kaikorai Valley College pupil Chrystal Kesha (14) returns a volley during a match against Bayfield High School at the Edgar Centre yesterday as team-mate Erin Rae (14) watches.
Kids bumped to make way for Windies
Kids bumped to make way for Windies
A huge Central Otago primary school triathlon has been bumped from Queenstown Events Centre to accommodate the West Indies cricket side.
Champions of the future
Champions of the future
The Otago primary schools athletics championships were held at the Caledonian Ground yesterday. Five records were broken at the event.
Winner Allan full of praise for Taieri Mouth event
Winner Allan full of praise for Taieri Mouth event
A record number of entrants enjoyed near perfect race conditions for the fourth annual Taieri Mouth Multisport and Duathlon Event yesterday.
Profusion of ‘passionate people’ pleases
Profusion of ‘passionate people’ pleases
Martin Dowson is starting to build a picture of what squash might look like in five years.
Otago pair set world records at national championships
Otago pair set world records at national championships
Two Otago powerlifters have set world records.
Otago regains Bates Shield for first time since 2009
Otago regains Bates Shield for first time since 2009
For the first time in 11 years, the Bates Shield is in the hands of Otago.
Otago teams off to do battle in Invercargill
Otago teams off to do battle in Invercargill
It is a long time since Otago’s senior softball teams brought silverware home from Invercargill.
Halberg awards deferred to 2021
Halberg awards deferred to 2021
The annual Halberg Sports awards are being deferred to 2021 due to Covid-19.
Electronic car start of new era: Paddon
Electronic car start of new era: Paddon
Cromwell rally driver Hayden Paddon is aiming to compete in a rally in his new electronic car in the second half of next year.
Castle confirmed as Sport NZ CEO
Castle confirmed as Sport NZ CEO
Raelene Castle has been announced as the new CEO of Sport New Zealand.
Strong start for Southern Utd
Strong start for Southern Utd
A high-scoring weekend has given Southern United a strong start on the futsal court.
Waitaki River takes its turn as host of jet-boat marathon
Waitaki River takes its turn as host of jet-boat marathon
The heat was on yesterday at the Waitaki River, and it may not be the last visit to the waterway this week.
Christophers a cut above rivals in White Island race
Christophers a cut above rivals in White Island race
Fifteen-year-old Kavanagh College pupil Emma Christophers has recorded the fastest swim around White Island for a female and one of the best times in recent years.
Ice moves
Ice moves
Dunedin siblings Gemma (12) and Benjamin Pickering (14) compete in the intermediate novice dance section at the New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Championships held at the Dunedin Ice Stadium on...
Champs chance to shine
Champs chance to shine
Brooke Cathro has been ice skating almost as long as she has been able to walk.
Podium finish rekindles Gilmour’s love of ‘very addictive’ sport
Podium finish rekindles Gilmour’s love of ‘very addictive’ sport
Dunedin driver Emma Gilmour considered putting the brakes on her motorsport career, but roared to a podium finish at the recent Rally of the Bay of Plenty in Whakatane.
Mantel claims South Island singles title
Mantel claims South Island singles title
Some top-class play was on display at the South Island singles and doubles championships in Dunedin over the weekend.