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Finn Melville-Ives. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

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

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

Luke Littler celebrates with the trophy. Photo: Action Images via Reuters

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

New Zealand tennis star Lulu Sun has had to withdraw from next week's ASB Classic with a wrist injury.

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

Here is a selection of sports pictures Getty photographers have rated as their best of 2025.

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

England Lionesses forward Chloe Kelly controls the ball against China at Wembley in London in...

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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

Central Otago paddler Nick Collier prepares to tackle a tricky stretch at a wildwater event in...

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

Queenstown skier Alice Robinson. Photo: Getty Images

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'

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka, her goddaughter Nicole, and Australia's Nick Kyrgios celebrate with...

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.

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

Otago golfer Ben Patston hopes to be in a celebratory mood when the New Zealand interprovincial...

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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

Queenstown skier Alice Robinson (left) shares the podium with Sofia Goggia (centre) and Lindsey...

Queenstowner gains ‘dream podium’ in super G

Alice Robinson has banked yet another world cup medal.

Robinson confirms double podium prospects

Alice Robinson of Team New Zealand in action during the Audi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup Women's...

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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