Sadowski-Synnott into finals
Wanaka's Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is through to the finals of the Air + Style FIS Snowboard World Cup in Beijing, finishing second in her qualifying heat.
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Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup
Russia banned from Olympics, World Cup
Russia has been banned from the world's top sporting events for four years, including the next Summer and Winter Olympics and football's 2022 World Cup, for tampering with doping tests.
Award acknowledges hard work in turning club around
Award acknowledges hard work in turning club around
Pirates Squash Club is the best in the country and it has the trophy to prove it.
Kiwi riders sweep top Pioneer categories
Kiwi riders sweep top Pioneer categories
Kiwi riders Michael Vink and Tim Rush, Kate McIlroy and Amy Hollamby and Josie Wilcox and Joe Skerman have won the main categories at the Pioneer race.
Vink, Rush handle conditions to regain lead
Vink, Rush handle conditions to regain lead
Riders overcame the worst the weather could throw at them on stage three of the Pioneer from Alexandra to Bannockburn yesterday.
One step at a time approach for NZ
One step at a time approach for NZ
The stakes may be higher, but the game is no different.
Australian pair take over lead
Australian pair take over lead
The lead has changed hands again in the Pioneer race in Central Otago.
Frequent use of stadium brings forward re-turfing
Frequent use of stadium brings forward re-turfing
A ‘‘hectic’’ year for Forsyth Barr Stadium has resulted in the re-turfing being brought forward by 12 months.
Champions Rush, Vink take control of race
Champions Rush, Vink take control of race
Defending champions Michael Vink and Tim Rush made an emphatic statement on day two of the Pioneer race by dominating the spectacular 76km first stage from Moke Lake to Arrowtown.
Otago happy with second in Jefferies Cup
Otago happy with second in Jefferies Cup
Finding a way to win the tight ones is often what tournaments come down to.
Otago able to step up, Finnie says
Otago able to step up, Finnie says
Mitchell Finnie can bring a little more experience than usual to the blue and gold uniform this year.
Central trio selected for Youth Olympics
Central trio selected for Youth Olympics
Three Central Otago freeskiers are set to compete against the world’s best young athletes.
The Pioneer attracts strong field
The Pioneer attracts strong field
The 2019 edition of The Pioneer mountain bike race is shaping to be the best yet.
Melbourne beckons Dunedin four
Melbourne beckons Dunedin four
Four Dunedin ice skaters are preparing to take on Australia’s best.
Cromwell College trio to fore at Maori rugby tournament
Cromwell College trio to fore at Maori rugby tournament
These articles are compiled by the Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association which is proudly sponsored by Perpetual Guardian.
New challenges faced by McVicar
New challenges faced by McVicar
Nina McVicar has never missed a Pioneer mountain bike race, but this year presents a new challenge.
South Island win shift of power base
South Island win shift of power base
The touch torch has been moved to the South Island — in the women’s side of the sport anyway.
South Island win shift of power base
South Island win shift of power base
The touch torch has been moved to the South Island — in the women’s side of the sport anyway.
Wheelchair athlete takes aim at archery
Wheelchair athlete takes aim at archery
Grant Philip is a man who is always looking for a target.
Coaching growing, taking centre stage in the professional sporting world
Coaching growing, taking centre stage in the professional sporting world
There are sunset industries - coal, oil and gas extraction, decent television comedies - those sectors on the wane.