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Evelyn Webster, first NZ woman to play at Wimbledon, dies aged 101

Evelyn Webster, first NZ woman to play at Wimbledon, dies aged 101

The first New Zealand woman to compete at the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world died this week, aged 101.

Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open

Ben Shelton of the US reacts during his third round match against France's Adrian Mannarino....

Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open

Ben Shelton's US Open campaign ended in tears on Friday after he withdrew mid-match with a shoulder injury he called the "worst pain" of his life.

No love lost in heated exchange

American Taylor Townsend prevailed in a tough clash against Grand Slam winner Jelena Ostapenko - but the real tension came following the match at the net.

Lulu out, Djokovic battles while Raducanu romps home

Lulu Sun reacts after winning a point against Elise Mertens. Photo: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Lulu out, Djokovic battles while Raducanu romps home

New Zealand's Lulu Sun has been bundled out of the second round of the US Open in a straight sets defeat.

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Student examining impact training has on periods

Otago Polytechnic student Sienna O’Shannessey is undertaking a survey to better understand the...

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Student examining impact training has on periods

Sienna O’Shannessey has seen first-hand the struggles of a taboo topic.

Gauff survives first round scare at US Open

Coco Gauff was pushed to three sets but is through to the second round. Photo: Reuters

Gauff survives first round scare at US Open

Former champion Coco Gauff launched her US Open campaign with a hard-fought win over unseeded Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round.

Alcaraz amused at reaction to buzz cut

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his first round match against Reilly Opelka. Photo: Reuters

Alcaraz amused at reaction to buzz cut

Carlos Alcaraz says the new cropped hairstyle he's sporting at the US Open was the result of his brother mishandling the clippers when he wanted a quick trim before the tournament.

Champions of tomorrow

Bella Hughes (Taieri College), 17, hauls in a pass at the Edgar Centre. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Champions of tomorrow

Otago Daily Times photographers captured some of the action from winter tournament week in Dunedin yesterday.

'Jittery' Keys out, Tiafoe marches on

Renata Zarazua celebrates winning her first round match against Madison Keys. Photo: Reuters

'Jittery' Keys out, Tiafoe marches on

Mexico's Renata Zarazua has pulled off a stunning upset, beating sixth seed Madison Keys in the first round of the US Open.

Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown

Daniil Medvedev smashes his racquet during the first round match he eventually lost. Photo:...

Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown

A photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point at the US Open, bringing the match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian.

Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students

Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students

It is that time of year.

Hotter ‘pretty stoked’ with title-winning run

New Zealand skier Jess Hotter is flanked by Harriet Lucas (left) and Carmela Olmo at the Freeride...

Hotter ‘pretty stoked’ with title-winning run

Ohakune skier Jess Hotter was the best of the New Zealand athletes at the second day of the Freeride World Tour Qualifier event at The Remarkables during the weekend.

Sun wins first round at US Open

New Zealand's Lulu Sun has won her first round at a US Open.

Creativity on show at qualifier

Luke McConnell on his way to winning the men’s ski title at the Freeride World Tour Qualifier at...

Creativity on show at qualifier

There were some remarkable displays of talent and bravery as the Freeride World Tour Qualifier started in Queenstown at the weekend.

Schuler just misses rare medal for NZ

New Zealand rider Alex Schuler (left) wins his sprint quarterfinal ride-off by the narrowest of...

Schuler just misses rare medal for NZ

Cambridge cyclist Alex Schuler came close to earning the first New Zealand male individual sprint medal for nearly a decade on the penultimate day of competition at the world junior track...

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Hoping to pocket a world title

Dunedin pool player Riley O’Donnell gets in some final practice before heading to the world...

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Hoping to pocket a world title

Riley O’Donnell cannot see which way every ball is going to travel on a pool table.

Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines

Mark Mitchell quoted the NZ First coalition agreement when he wrote to Sport NZ in July. Photo:...

Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines

Sport NZ urged the government not to scrap its guidelines for the inclusion of transgender people in community sport, but ministers did so anyway.

Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown

Eileen Gu told her followers she suffered a bad accident while training near Queenstown. File...

Olympic star suffers 'very terrible accident' near Queenstown

A high-profile two-time Olympic champion is recovering after a “very terrible accident” while training near Queenstown.

Bowling club's big battle for survival

Bowling club's big battle for survival

The determined members of a Christchurch bowling club are on a mission to keep it alive.

Italians retain mixed doubles title

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori walked away with a $1.7 million prize. Photo: Getty Images

Italians retain mixed doubles title

Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open in a reimagined format attracting some of the top singles players.

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