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Sinner survives, Djokovic sizzles and Wawrinka bows out

Italy's Jannik Sinner said he was "lucky" to finish the last two sets under the roof at Rod Laver...

Sinner survives, Djokovic sizzles and Wawrinka bows out

Defending champ Jannik Sinner battled back from the brink of a cramp-induced breakdown, Novak Djokovic escaped the furnace to forge ahead and Stan Wawrinka said farewell to Melbourne Park.

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Harrington soars to gold in Aspen

A "stoked" Luca Harrington after winning the men’s freeski slopestyle at the X Games in Aspen...

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Harrington soars to gold in Aspen

Luca Harrington did not sneak in the back door this time.

Ruthe smashes world record for his age

Sam Ruthe is now seventh on the list of all-time New Zealand milers, having overtaken the...

Ruthe smashes world record for his age

Running sensation Sam Ruthe has become the fastest 16-year-old to ever run the mile, achieving the feat at the Cooks Classic in Whanganui.

Harrington joins brother on team

Ben Harrington, pictured competing in December last year, will be lining up for the freeski...

Harrington joins brother on team

The Italian slopes will be a family affair for the Harrington clan.

Stage goes down to wire

The most renowned hill climb in New Zealand cycling produced one of its most dramatic finishes in stage six of the 2025 SBS Bank Tour of Southland yesterday.

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Listen up NZR — Joseph is your man

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Listen up NZR — Joseph is your man

Call it local bias but The Last Word is struggling to see how anyone other than Jamie Joseph can be the next All Blacks coach.

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Cathro to train with elite coaches in Japan

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

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

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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

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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.

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