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    Caitlin Deans. Photo: ODT files

    Medals for Deans, Weatherston-Harvey

    Olympian Caitlin Deans grabbed Otago’s first medal at the New Zealand championships last night.

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    Unfinished business for Renaud

    Otago gymnast Max Renaud is heading to Germany to compete at the FISU world university games in...

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    Unfinished business for Renaud

    Gymnastics has always been part of Max Renaud’s DNA.

    Chasing glory

    Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Chasing glory

    Trinity Catholic College runner Asher Armstrong leads Jackson Phillips (King’s) and Rupert Lublow-Catty (Bayfield) during the Caversham relays in Dunedin yesterday.

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    ‘Sad day’: Dunedin bowling club on market

    North East Valley Bowling Club members (from left) Mary Ann Harrington, Colin "Wheels" Wheeler,...

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    ‘Sad day’: bowling club putting property on market

    A lack of members and rising costs have culminated in a prominent Dunedin bowling club making the difficult decision to put its property up for sale.

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    New setting learning curve for Fairweather

    Erika Fairweather. Photo: BW Media

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    New setting learning curve for Fairweather

    Olympian Erika Fairweather has not handed in her Dunedin card just yet.

    Otago contingent poised to make splash

    Kane Follows. PHOTOS: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Otago contingent poised to make splash

    From the rising superstars to the local Olympians, Otago’s depth will be making a splash at the national championships this week.

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    Racer's epic challenge

    Experienced adventure racer Bob McLaughlan gets in some training on Lake Ohau before paddling in...

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    McLachlan unable to resist challenge

    Seasoned adventure racer Bob McLachlan is preparing for an epic challenge.

    Thunder savour rare derby win

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Thunder savour rare derby win

    That was something special.

    Leith runners resolute in back-forth race

    Leith runner Laura Bungard makes her way up the hill in the Leith Ponydale relays at the Dunedin...

    Leith runners resolute in back-forth race

    A wave of blue swept across the Dunedin Branch Pony Club as Leith took the feature races at their namesake Leith Cross Country Relays on Saturday.

    Obituary: Fred Stolle, tennis player

    Fred Stolle at Wimbledon, July 1, 1965, in London. Photo: Getty Images

    Obituary: Fred Stolle, tennis player

    Fred Stolle was not only a great tennis player, but the two-time grand slam singles title winner was the voice of the sport as a commentator on Australian and US television.

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    Rance lining up for her 27th go at tourney

    Otago bowlers (from left) Amanda Katipa, Lyn Rance and Poppy-Jade Katipa are ready for the...

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    Rance lining up for her 27th go at tourney

    Lyn Rance keeps rolling on.

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    St Clair dominant force at awards night

    Photo: ODT files

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    St Clair dominant force at awards night

    St Clair scooped three awards for a standout year at the Bowls Dunedin awards last night.

    High-class field vying for title of Otago’s best

    Finn Butcher, Central Otago’s first Olympic gold medallist. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    High-class field vying for title of Otago’s best

    From snowboarding to surfing — the best of the best will be honoured at the Otago Sports Awards this year.

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    Otago University’s Matehaere takes top prize at Otago awards

    Hannah Matehaere. Photo: Sharron Bennett Photography

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    Otago University’s Matehaere takes top prize at Otago awards

    Hannah Matehaere has added another accolade to an already impressive year.

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    ‘Dribbles’ dedicated to the cause

    Francis Parker and his daughter, Harriet. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

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    ‘Dribbles’ dedicated to the cause

    Francis Parker did not originally hail from the district but now finds himself the face, the voice and the words of South Otago sport. 

    Onwards and upwards

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Onwards and upwards

    Climber Julia Hodgson grips a crimp tightly while she competes in the NZAC National Indoor Bouldering Series in Dunedin.

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    Eye on ‘new culture of volunteers’

    Robert Bray has been named Softball New Zealand volunteer of the year. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Eye on ‘new culture of volunteers’

    Every sport needs someone like Robert Bray.

    Otago runners selected

    Sarah Douglas. Photo: ODT files

    Otago runners selected

    A large Otago contingent are among a 31-strong team selected to represent NZ at the world mountain and trail-running champs in September.

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    Periods limiting participation - study

    Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa celebrates after winning the women’s elite race at the London...

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    Periods limiting participation - study

    Nothing should stop women playing sport - period.

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    Hope success of tournaments will boost game

    Dunedin Thunder player Chris Eaden in action for the Ice Blacks against Georgia during their...

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    Hope success of tournaments will boost game

    You cannot overestimate the impact of hosting a world tournament at your own back door.
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