NZ fifth in Belgrade
NZ fifth in Belgrade
New Zealand finished fifth at the division 2, group B under-20 men’s world championship in Belgrade at the weekend.
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Southern sport victim of wet weather
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Southern sport victim of wet weather
That really was not one of the great weekends of summer sport.
Burnett holds on to claim third title
Burnett holds on to claim third title
Josh Burnett become just the sixth rider to win three or more Tour of Southland titles after surviving a frenetic final day.
Sinner survives, Djokovic sizzles and Wawrinka bows out
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
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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
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
Harrington joins brother on team
The Italian slopes will be a family affair for the Harrington clan.
Stage goes down to wire
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
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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
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
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‘Heartbeat’ of sport in Otago honoured
What a rally.
Burnett continues domination of stage
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
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
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
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
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
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.