Williams compels Linette to dig deep
Magda Linette survived a three-set battle against Venus Williams to book her place in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.
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Eala, Jovic down two of game’s big names
Eala, Jovic down two of game’s big names
Alexandra Eala and Iva Jovic defeated two of the game’s big names with their 7-6 (9-7), 6-1 win over Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina at the ASB Classic in Auckland yesterday.
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‘Dream start’ to season for Robinson
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‘Dream start’ to season for Robinson
It has not been the best couple of weeks for Alice Robinson but that has to be seen as a blip for the Queenstown skiing star.
Melville Ives again on podium
Melville Ives again on podium
Rising Otago star Finley Melville Ives has continued his momentum on the freeskiing slopes.
Robinson crashes out of another giant slalom race
Robinson crashes out of another giant slalom race
Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has failed to finish the first run of a giant slalom, on a course set by co-coach Nils Coberger, for the second race in a row.
Littler storms to another world darts title
Littler storms to another world darts title
England's Luke Littler has thrashed Dutchman Gian van Veen to win the PDC World Darts title for the second successive year in front of a raucous Alexandra Palace crowd.
Lulu Sun to miss ASB Classic
Lulu Sun to miss ASB Classic
New Zealand tennis star Lulu Sun has had to withdraw from next week's ASB Classic with a wrist injury.
Littler makes semifinals
Littler makes semifinals
Young star Luke Littler raced into the semifinals of the PDC World Championship with a 5-0 whitewash of Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski at Alexandra Palace yesterday.
Sports photos of the year
Sports photos of the year
Here is a selection of sports pictures Getty photographers have rated as their best of 2025.
Athletics greats honoured
Athletics greats honoured
New Zealand athletics greats Rod Dixon and Lorraine Moller have each been made officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year Honours list.
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Another year in sport ... to the letter
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Another year in sport ... to the letter
Another weird, wild, whacky and wonderful sporting year is in the books.
Collier ends fine year with medal
Collier ends fine year with medal
Nick Collier has ended an impressive year in the world of canoe slalom with another international medal.
Robinson crashes out in latest World Cup event
Robinson crashes out in latest World Cup event
Queenstown skier Alice Robinson crashed out of contention and gave up her overall lead in the giant slalom at the latest World Cup event in Austria.
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'
Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'
Nick Kyrgios has beat Aryna Sabalenka in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match billed as a modern take on Billie Jean King's famous win over Bobby Riggs, but one that has ignited controversy.
In front early
In front early
New Zealand darts representative Jonny Tata (left) in action during his world championship match against Englishman Ryan Meikle at the Alexandra Palace, London, on Wednesday. Tata shot to a 2-0 lead...
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Family time is the winner at Christmas
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Family time is the winner at Christmas
Otago sports figures will be far and wide this Christmas - but they'll all be dreaming of happiness and success in 2026. The ODT sports department asks some of them three questions.
Queenstowner gains ‘dream podium’ in super G
Queenstowner gains ‘dream podium’ in super G
Alice Robinson has banked yet another world cup medal.
Robinson confirms double podium prospects
Robinson confirms double podium prospects
Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is a genuine contender for the podium in two events at the Winter Olympics in February.
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Clubs still in contest for people’s time, attention
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Clubs still in contest for people’s time, attention
The Otago Daily Times checked on the health of the club sport scene in Dunedin 10 years ago and found a community that was surviving rather than flourishing. Sports...
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Year in review: Stories of pluck and tenacity aplenty
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Year in review: Stories of pluck and tenacity aplenty
ODT sports reporters take time to look back over the year and reflect on their favourite moments - and identify the ones to watch in 2026.