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    Melville Ives misses out on halfpipe medal

    Campbell Melville Ives in action during the first run of the halfpipe final. Photo: Reuters

    Melville Ives misses out on halfpipe medal

    Wānaka's Cam Melville Ives struggled to complete his runs in the snowboard halfpipe final at the Winter Olympics in Italy, ending in 12th place.

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    Snow star leads running for award

    New Zealand’s Zoi Sadowski-Synnott reacts after her second run in the women’s snowboard big air...

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    Snow star leads running for award

    Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has had a pretty great week — could it be about to get even better?

    NZ’s Andrews, Aust’s Hoffman ooze class at champs

    Ellesse Andrews prepares for the sprint at the Oceania Cycling Championships in Cambridge. PHOTO:...

    NZ’s Andrews, Aust’s Hoffman ooze class at champs

    Leading sprinters Leigh Hoffman and Ellesse Andrews showed their star qualities at the Oceania Track Championships in Cambridge on Thursday night.

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    Coach trying to bring joy back to children’s sport

    Craig Harrison specialises in supporting young people in sporting environments and will be giving...

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    Coach trying to bring joy back to children’s sport

    Craig Harrison is on a mission to give the game back to our youth.

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    Illness, breakages can’t stop leaders

    Wanaka multisporter Piper Cavanagh leads the Coast to Coast women’s two-day individual race after...

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    Illness, breakages can’t stop leaders

    Black Friday, rain, ill health and broken gear couldn't stop two southern athletes from dominating the first day of the Coast to Coast challenge.

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    Completion goal for mum, daughter

    Karyn Becconsall (left) and daughter Charlotte are preparing to do the tandem race at the Coast...

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    Completion goal for mum, daughter

    ‘‘Forget the shopping trip — we’re doing the Coast to Coast’’.

    Hudson finally achieving Olympic dream

    Piera Hudson competing in Switzerland in 2022. Photo: Getty Images

    Hudson finally achieving Olympic dream

    With a Dunedin born mum, ski trips to Wānaka growing up and multiple titles, Piera Hudson is finally achieving her dream to compete at the Winter Olympics - for the UAE.

    Robinson feeling far more chill

    Alice Robinson training in Cortina this week. Photo: Michael Kappeler/picture alliance via Getty...

    Robinson feeling far more chill

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson feels she's in the best place she has ever been heading into a Winter Olympics.

    Wānaka snowboarder soars into halfpipe final

    Cam Melville Ives in action at Livigno Snow Park. Photo: Reuters

    Wānaka snowboarder soars into halfpipe final

    Wānaka snowboarder Cam Melville Ives has qualified for the final of the halfpipe competition at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

    'Love cheat' biathlete apologises to teammate

    Sturla Holm Laegreid made his revelation to a Norwegian state broadcaster after taking the bronze...

    'Love cheat' biathlete apologises to teammate

    A Norwegian biathlete has apologised to his gold medal-winning teammate after stealing the spotlight in a stunning post-race interview, admitting he cheating on his girlfriend.

    Palmerston North to host

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    Palmerston North to host

    Palmerston North has been confirmed as the host city for the 2027 New Zealand Open, the tournament to be staged at the Regent on Broadway theatre.

    Elliott determined to bounce back

    Hamish Elliott competes in the mountain running stage of the Coast to Coast last year. Photo:...

    Elliott determined to bounce back

    Hamish Elliott has unfinished business.

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    No need to put the focus on speed skater’s partner

    Jutta Leerdam of the Netherlands reacts to her Olympic record time and winning the women's 1000m...

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    No need to put the focus on speed skater’s partner

    We witnessed something truly special.

    Crashing ‘calmed my nerves a bit’

    Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, of New Zealand, flies through the air during her second run of the Milano...

    Crashing ‘calmed my nerves a bit’

    Diamonds are made under pressure.

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    Women’s field for Longest Day overflowing with talent

    Cat Atkinson (left) and Nat Phillips are ready for the challenge of the Coast to Coast. PHOTO:...

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    Women’s field for Longest Day overflowing with talent

    The women’s field lining up for the world championship of multisport Longest Day at the Coast to Coast on Saturday promises to be one of the most competitive associated with the event.

    Sadowski-Synott claims silver at Games

    Zoi Sadowski-Synott claims NZ's first medal at Winter Games

    Wānaka's Zoi Sadowski-Synott has won silver in the women’s big air final at the Winter Olympics, New Zealand's first medal at the Games.

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    Vibe of competition in city draws ex-Olympian back

    Former Olympic fencer Martin Brill loves competing at the Dunedin Masters Games. PHOTOS: PETER...

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    Vibe of competition in city draws ex-Olympian back

    Martin Brill was hooked on fencing the moment he picked up the blade.

    Grimaldi back on track in Auckland

    Dunedin's Anna Grimaldi competes on the track at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland...

    Grimaldi back on track in Auckland

    Anna Grimaldi made a welcome return to the track at the Sir Graeme Douglas International at the weekend.

    Super Bowl: Seahawks pummel Patriots as Trump decries halftime show

    The Seattle Seahawks celebrate after winning Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. Photo:...

    Super Bowl: Seahawks pummel Patriots as Trump decries halftime show

    The Seattle Seahawks relied on a relentless defense to beat New England 29-13 in Super Bowl LX, denying the Patriots an NFL record seventh championship and avenging a loss to the same opponent in...

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    Organisers ‘pretty happy’ with Games

    Geoff McGowan, of Timaru, is all concentration during the archery at Chingford Park. PHOTOS:...

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    Organisers ‘pretty happy’ with Games

    "Dunedin really put it on for us."
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