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Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover

Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover

An ailing Jannik Sinner arrives at the US Open as defending champ and a leading contender, while a red-hot Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a second crown at Flushing Meadows.

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Intercontinental honours for son, father

Dunedin underwater hockey identities Chris Meek and son Dane Meek in Kuala Lumpur. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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Intercontinental honours for son, father

Underwater hockey is not for the meek.

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Brothers scoop title in tournament firsts

Otago Boys’ High School squash brothers (from left) Mason, Ashton and Zavier Hansen celebrate...

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Brothers scoop title in tournament firsts

Big brother presumably calls the shots.

Lighting the way for all fellow students

Logan Park High School sports leaders (from left) Sophie Campbell, Finn Dixon-Stewart and Isaac...

Lighting the way for all fellow students

It has been a busy year for secondary school sports leaders across the region.

Monfils to defend Auckland title

Gael Monfils celebrates the win in Auckland this year. Photo: Getty Images

Monfils to defend Auckland title

The ageless Gael Monfils is returning to the Auckland Classic to defend his title, a year after becoming the oldest tennis player to win an ATP Tour crown.

Kiwi wins second Cincinnati Open crown

Erin Routliffe (left) and Gabriela Dabrowski with their Rookwood Cups. Photo: Getty Images

Kiwi wins second Cincinnati Open crown

New Zealand tennis player Erin Routliffe has won back-to-back doubles titles at the Cincinnati Open.

Stampede secure title in two games

The Southern Stampede celebrate winning the 2025 New Zealand Men’s Ice Hockey League in Auckland...

Stampede secure title in two games

Now that is how you win a championship.

Luke Littler headlines Auckland Darts Masters

Luke Littler. File photo: Getty

Teen sensation Luke Littler headlines Auckland Darts Masters

Teenage darts sensation Luke 'The Nuke' Littler is in town, as the World Series of Darts returns to Auckland this weekend at Spark Arena.

Williams gets wildcard for US Open

Venus Williams at the recent Cincinnati Open. Photo: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images via Reuters

Williams gets wildcard for US Open

Two-time US Open singles champion Venus Williams has a wildcard entry for this year's tournament, as she continues her age-defying return.

Six Otago records broken

Moana Pool. Photo: ODT Files

Six Otago records broken

Six Otago records were broken at the recent Otago short-course championships at Moana Pool.

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Bungard’s NZ dream comes true

Laura Bungard is preparing for the world mountain and trail running championships in Spain next...

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Bungard’s NZ dream comes true

Laura Bungard has always dreamed of representing New Zealand.

Lightfoot solid in Lithuania

Harry Lightfoot. PHOTO: SHARRON BENNETT

Lightfoot solid in Lithuania

Harry Lightfoot has made a solid debut in the black singlet.

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Dare we whisper it ... are Wallabies improving?

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Dare we whisper it ... are Wallabies improving?

Talk about a fantastic rugby trilogy. Two great rivals with glorious history and passionate fans.

Sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester dies

After competing, Peter Lester became a sailing commentator at the 1992 America's Cup and went on...

Sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester dies

The New Zealand yachting fraternity is mourning the death of decorated former sailor and broadcaster Peter Lester. He was 70.

Grimaldi leads 10-strong para team for world champs

Anna Grimaldi celebrates winning gold in the women’s 200m-T47 final at the Paralympics at Stade...

Grimaldi leads 10-strong para team for world champs

2024 Paralympic Champion Anna Grimaldi is thrilled to be back in the black singlet this year.

Comeback for Adams

Lisa Adams of Team New Zealand competes in the Women’s Shot Put - F37 Final. Photo: Getty Images

Comeback for Adams

Shot putter Lisa Adams has come out of retirement to represent New Zealand at the world para championships in India next month.

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Henderson off to fight for NZ

Otago boxer Morgan Henderson will fly the flag for the province at the world championships in the...

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Henderson off to fight for NZ

Morgan Henderson is off to fight for New Zealand at the world championships.

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Have we forgotten women can do it all?

Chloe Kelly celebrates after her game-winning penalty for the Lionesses in the Euros. PHOTO:...

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Have we forgotten women can do it all?

A group of women hopped in a Dunedin taxi recently.

Contribution of volunteers invaluable

Donna Smith with some John McGlashan athletes.

Contribution of volunteers invaluable

School sport would not be the same without the dedication of volunteers who give their time and energy to support young athletes.

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In ‘disbelief’ to place second at champs

Dunedin trail runner Tasman Charteris-Wright navigates the terrain at the Xterra Trail Run World...

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In ‘disbelief’ to place second at champs

A Dunedin trail runner says she was in "disbelief" to have finished second at an international championship in Wales.