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Prepare properly for winter sport, ACC says
Cold, wet weather, slippery surfaces, and a lack of physical preparation for the winter sports season means many athletes will be on the bench, injured, before the end of May.
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Secondary sport
At the heart of school sport are moments that shape young people. The Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association gathered these images from sport in the first term to highlight values such as...
New league aims to widen audience
New league aims to widen audience
Naseby curler Anton Hood is part of the sport’s new professional league, which started in Canada this week. Aadi Nair, of Reuters, looks at how curling aims to hit the big time.
Melville Ives, Harrold top of the world
Melville Ives, Harrold top of the world
Wānaka freeskiers Finley Melville Ives and Luke Harrold are back on top.
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St Clair crew’s teamwork overcomes distance
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St Clair crew’s teamwork overcomes distance
They might live at opposite ends of the country but Charlotte Underwood-Nicol and Mereana Martin’s long-standing connection has made them national champions.
Fin Melville Ives wins World Cup series crown despite injury
Fin Melville Ives wins World Cup series crown despite injury
Fin Melville Ives has made history by winning the freeski halfpipe Crystal Globe, crowned men's World Cup series champion as New Zealand celebrated a triumphant end to the season.
Richard takes 2026 freeride world title
Richard takes 2026 freeride world title
Wanaka skier Ben Richards is on top of the world.
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Maadi Cup crews brace for forecast inclement weather
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Maadi Cup crews brace for forecast inclement weather
Otago rowers are in the hunt for podium spots at Maadi Cup as they brace for a predicted patch of bad weather.
Emphasis on leadership at student coaching workshop
Emphasis on leadership at student coaching workshop
Nearly 100 secondary school students from across Dunedin and Central Otago stepped into leadership roles recently.
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Columba ‘sisterhood’ claims ninth South Island title in 10 years
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Columba ‘sisterhood’ claims ninth South Island title in 10 years
Sisterhood sustains success.
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Emotional victory for dad, young sons
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Emotional victory for dad, young sons
If Dunedin’s McEwan clan are anything to go by, it may be that the family that bowls together, wins together.
Short course success for Gray, Cooper at UCI champs
Short course success for Gray, Cooper at UCI champs
Experience proved decisive on the final day of the UCI Mountain Bike Championships in Rotorua.
Veterans claim titles at national cross-country championships
Veterans claim titles at national cross-country championships
Two 30-something mountain bike greats showed class was permanent as they dominated the New Zealand cross-country championships in Rotorua on Saturday.
Olympians eye titles at champs
Olympians eye titles at champs
Olympians Leila Walker and Rico Bearman will be looking to extend their records at the BMX national championships at Te Awamutu at the weekend.
Cooper tipped to add to his 10 elite titles
Cooper tipped to add to his 10 elite titles
Anton Cooper is set to extend his extraordinary run in the New Zealand cross-country mountain biking championships in Rotorua this weekend.
Large Otago contingent
Large Otago contingent
A swag of Otago athletes have been named in the the largest New Zealand team to compete at the Oceania championships.
IOC urged to drop reported gender test plans
IOC urged to drop reported gender test plans
The proposals seen as setback for gender equity in sports.
‘I’m in a dream’: Hall adds to his Paralympics medal haul
‘I’m in a dream’: Hall adds to his Paralympics medal haul
Nothing like a good old Taieri attitude to make your dreams come true.
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No words to describe what this means: Hall
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No words to describe what this means: Hall
Adam Hall felt the whole of New Zealand behind him as he chased glory on the slopes.
Alice Robinson clams another podium finish
Alice Robinson clams another podium finish
New Zealand skier Alice Robinson has continued her excellent season, finishing third in the Giant Slalom at the latest round in Are, Sweden.