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    Dunedin figure skater Brooke Cathro is heading to Japan as part of a New Zealand training camp....

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    Cathro to train with elite coaches in Japan

    Not everyone gets the chance to train in a leading nation of their sport.

    Djokovic breezes through, Keys survives wobble

    Madison Keys is through to the third round. Photo: Reuters

    Djokovic breezes through, Keys survives wobble

    Novak Djokovic brushed aside Italian qualifier Francesco Maestrelli to reach the Australian Open third round, as women's champion Madison Keys overcame a second-set wobble.

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    ‘Heartbeat’ of sport in Otago honoured

    Otago table tennis stalwart Martin Duffy has been made a life member of the national association....

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    ‘Heartbeat’ of sport in Otago honoured

    What a rally.

    Burnett continues domination of stage

    Josh Burnett does the antlers-up celebration as he wins stage four of the Tour of Southland...

    Burnett continues domination of stage

    The return of the Kingston Flyer and the antlers-up celebration featured on day four of the Tour of Southland

    Iceland no match on ice

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    Iceland no match on ice

    New Zealand roared into form with a 6-1 win over Iceland on the second day of the division 2, group B under-20 men’s world championship in Belgrade yesterday.

    Up, down day for leader Watts’ team

    Kiaan Watts celebrates victory on the third stage of the Tour of Southland in Te Anau yesterday....

    Up, down day for leader Watts’ team

    It was a bittersweet day for the PowerNet team on day three of the Tour of Southland yesterday.

    Djokovic chalks up 100th win at Aussie Open

    Serbia's Novak Djokovic stretches for the ball at Rod Laver Arena.  Photo: Reuters

    Djokovic chalks up 100th win at Aussie Open

    Novak Djokovic has safely negotiated the first hurdle in his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, as women's title challengers Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff eased into the second round.

    Veterans Wawrinka and Cilic make rousing starts

    Stan Wawrinka acknowledges the crowd's support after winning his first round match. Photo: Reuters

    Veterans Wawrinka and Cilic make rousing starts

    Former Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka turned the clock back to come from a set down to win his first round match, while Marin Cilic also flew the flag for the veterans with a more ruthless performance.

    Southlanders trade lead after Gore stage

    Tom Sexton celebrates winning stage two of the Tour of Southland, from Invercargill to Gore,...

    Southlanders trade lead after Gore stage

    The tour leader’s jersey swapped from one local to another after stage two of the rescheduled Tour of Southland yesterday.

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    Otago well-represented on Potts podiums

    Photo: ODT Files

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    Otago well-represented on Potts podiums

    While Sam Ruthe and Sam Tanner stole the show at the Potts Classic at the weekend, Otago athletes celebrated their own success.

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    Strong start propels Weeds to open title

    Photo: Getty Images

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    Strong start propels Weeds to open title

    Harry Weeds was too strong for the competition as his grass-court skills came to the fore at the North Otago Open at the weekend.

    Stars through as Aussie Open fans fume

    Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his victory over Adam Walton of Australia in the first round at Rod...

    Stars through as Aussie Open fans fume

    Star attractions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are into the second round of the Australian Open, as disgruntled fans fumed over long queues and a surprise ticket sales halt.

    Melville Ives secures best result on world stage yet

    Campbell Melville Ives. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

    Melville Ives secures best result on world stage yet

    Wānaka snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives executed arguably the best run of his career yesterday.

    Southlander takes early lead

    The field of 96 riders competes in the 42km street race in Invercargill on day one of the...

    Southlander takes early lead

    Marshall Erwood was planning to sleep alongside the Tour of Southland’s orange jersey overnight before going out to defend it on the first open road stage from Invercargill to Gore today.

    Defender pipped in final but wins u18

    Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen in action off the coast of Gisborne at the 2026 New Zealand Surfing...

    Defender pipped in final but wins u18

    Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen narrowly missed surfing to a remarkable double but he did add another trophy to his cabinet on Saturday.

    Czech Menšík wins ASB Classic men's singles crown

    Jakub Menšík (CZE) returns a shot from Sebastian Baez (ARG) in the men's singles final match of...

    Czech Menšík wins ASB Classic men's singles crown

    Czech Jakub Menšík has won the 2026 ASB Classic men's singles in a fiercely fought final at Auckland's Stanley Street.

    Burnett back for postponed Tour

    Josh Burnett was all smiles after winning the Tour of Southland in 2024. Photo: Tour of Southland

    Burnett back for postponed Tour

    A rescheduled Tour of Southland will feature the return of defending champion Josh Burnett, who will be gunning for a third win in his home race.

    Mensik marathons his way into ASB final

    Photo: Getty Images

    Mensik marathons his way into ASB final

    Jakub Mensik’s path to the ASB Classic final has been anything but straightforward, but the Czech believes the grind of the week in Auckland could prove invaluable preparation for what lies ahead.

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    Sharp end for Robertson stuff of history

    Georgian free skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava on their way to winning the gold...

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    Sharp end for Robertson stuff of history

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    Games hub now based at Edgar Centre

    Photo: ODT files.

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    Games hub now based at Edgar Centre

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