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RugbySeptember 3

Vaa’i plays 50th test but Holland on bench for third Springboks test

Tupou Vaa’i will reach 50 test caps for the All Blacks but he will not have a Highlanders starlet next to him.
Hayden Meikle
    Vaa’i plays 50th test but Holland on bench for third Springboks test
    Vaa’i plays 50th test but Holland on bench for third Springboks test
    Other SportSeptember 3

    Defending champs shine as tournament rebounds after rain

    Carlos Alcaraz took another solid step in his comeback from injury while fellow defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced at the US Open.
    Reuters
    Defending champs shine as tournament rebounds after rain
    Defending champs shine as tournament rebounds after rain
    RugbySeptember 3

    Highlanders and Otago blindside Oliver Haig joins Hurricanes in 2027

    Otago and Highlanders loose forward Oliver Haig has signed with the Hurricanes for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
    Highlanders and Otago blindside Oliver Haig joins Hurricanes in 2027
    Highlanders and Otago blindside Oliver Haig joins Hurricanes in 2027
    CricketSeptember 2

    Former Black Cap loses county cricket role after supporter backlash

    Former Black Cap Scott Kuggeleijn has lost his short-term role with English county side Hampshire after "feedback from staff and supporters" over his recruitment.
    Former Black Cap loses county cricket role after supporter backlash
    Former Black Cap loses county cricket role after supporter backlash
    SportSeptember 2

    Three Southlanders named in NZ cycling team

    Two established members of the men’s team and one exciting newcomer provide the Southland flavour to the New Zealand cycling squad.
    Three Southlanders named in NZ cycling team
    Three Southlanders named in NZ cycling team
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    RugbySeptember 2

    Jona Nareki sitting out Hawke’s Bay game

    Otago winger Jona Nareki will sit out the game against Hawke’s Bay in Napier on Friday night.
    Adrian Seconi
    Jona Nareki sitting out Hawke’s Bay game
    Jona Nareki sitting out Hawke’s Bay game
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    BasketballSeptember 2

    Pizzey back for second stint with Hoiho

    Bec Pizzey was massive at both ends of the floor for the Southern Hoiho last season.
    Kayla Hodge
    Pizzey back for second stint with Hoiho
    Pizzey back for second stint with Hoiho
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    RugbySeptember 2

    Otago mostly on track at midway point of NPC

    The longer this season goes, the worse that loss to Canterbury looks.
    Otago mostly on track at midway point of NPC
    Otago mostly on track at midway point of NPC
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    NetballSeptember 2

    St Hilda’s make top four at SISS netball

    St Hilda’s Collegiate are one game away from a shot at defending their title.
    Kayla Hodge
    St Hilda’s make top four at SISS netball
    St Hilda’s make top four at SISS netball
    SportSeptember 2

    Prime conditions help fearless freeriders take flight

    You need to be remarkably fearless to tackle this event.
    Prime conditions help fearless freeriders take flight
    Prime conditions help fearless freeriders take flight
    Other SportSeptember 2

    Monfils celebrates milestone birthday in style

    A day after fellow veteran Stan Wawrinka played the final Grand Slam match of his career, Gael Monfils showed he wasn't ready to follow him out the door.
    Reuters
    Monfils celebrates milestone birthday in style
    Monfils celebrates milestone birthday in style
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    CricketSeptember 1

    Otago to host four of their first five Plunket Shield games

    It is coming home.
    Adrian Seconi
    Otago to host four of their first five Plunket Shield games
    Otago to host four of their first five Plunket Shield games
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    SportSeptember 1

    School teams flock to Dunedin for winter tournament week

    Dunedin is humming this week with the sounds and sights of secondary schools sport.
    School teams flock to Dunedin for winter tournament week
    School teams flock to Dunedin for winter tournament week