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Wānaka teen freeskier dominates World Cup event

Finley Melville-Ives, current 2025/26 FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup Standings leader with the...

Wānaka teen freeskier dominates World Cup event

Nineteen-year-old freeskier Finley Melville-Ives of Wānaka continues to warm up for the Winter Olympics in sensational style by winning the Aspen Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Colorado.

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Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

Te Waka o Aoraki president Brendon Timmins paddles hard in Otago Harbour as he prepares to...

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Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

A former Highlander swapped a rugby ball for a paddle nearly 20 years after a neck injury ended his professional career.

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Call for new approach to controlling wild deer

Wild red deer scamper for cover after being surprised while eating winter feed in a paddock on...

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Call for new approach to controlling wild deer

Control of wild deer is fragmented and complex and a new approach is needed to hold back an animal which now covers nearly half the country, a new report says.

Williams compels Linette to dig deep

Tennis great Venus Williams, who won the ASB Classic in 2020, thanks the crowd after losing her...

Williams compels Linette to dig deep

Magda Linette survived a three-set battle against Venus Williams to book her place in the second round of the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Eala, Jovic down two of game’s big names

Alexandra Eala (left), of the Philippines, and American Iva Jovic celebrate after winning their...

Eala, Jovic down two of game’s big names

Alexandra Eala and Iva Jovic defeated two of the game’s big names with their 7-6 (9-7), 6-1 win over Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina at the ASB Classic in Auckland yesterday.

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‘Dream start’ to season for Robinson

Queenstown alpine skier Alice Robinson on her way to her first super G world cup win in St Moritz...

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‘Dream start’ to season for Robinson

It has not been the best couple of weeks for Alice Robinson but that has to be seen as a blip for the Queenstown skiing star.

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.

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