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Black Foils reward their fans with victory at SailGP Auckland. Photo: Felix Diemer for SailGP

Late victory saves Black Foils from SailGP disaster

Hometown favourites New Zealand have salvaged themselves from a dire predicament on the opening day of SailGP Auckland, winning the fourth and final race to stay alive in the seven-race programme this weekend.

First professional manager appointed to club

Cole Beckstead in action for the Dunedin Thunder ice hockey team last year. PHOTO: Mike Kingdon...

First professional manager appointed to club

Cole Beckstead has been appointed as the Dunedin Ice Hockey Club’s general manager.

Perfect ride wins nationals

Dunedin surfer Zara Owen, in action during the 2024 National Surfing Championships. PHOTO: MARK...

Perfect ride wins nationals

Dunedin surfer Zara Owen produced a magnificent performance to be crowned champion at the national surfing championships in Taranaki.

Grobbelaar announces retirement

Grobbelaar announces retirement

Dunedin swimmer Luan Grobbelaar is hanging up the goggles.

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Putting on the prediction goggles for 2025

Fabian Holland is one who will get a national call-up this year, Hayden Meikle reckons. PHOTO:...

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Putting on the prediction goggles for 2025

As he always does, sports editor Hayden Meikle gazes into his crystal ball to see what might happen in 2025. (A reminder: these are not sporting predictions to take to the bank.)

Peak racing expected for series

Queenstown’s Toby and Rory Meek in action. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Peak racing expected for series

International downhill stars will be flying in Queenstown on Sunday.

National titles for Dunedin pair

National titles for Dunedin pair

Two Dunedin surfers have won titles at the national championships.

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Heath’s NZ title earns spot in special event

Dunedin swimmer Ruby Heath at St Clair in 2023. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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Heath’s NZ title earns spot in special event

The South African waters are calling for Ruby Heath.

Kiwi Goomes major addition to lineup

The mountain bike course on Mt Dewar is ready for the Natural Selection event. PHOTO: CALLUM WOOD

Kiwi Goomes major addition to lineup

More than 20 of the world’s best riders have been confirmed for the largest mountain bike event in New Zealand.

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Gerber among Otago competitors to impress

Otago’s John Gerber darts towards the finish line in the men’s 200m. PHOTOS: JOHN CASWELL /...

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Gerber among Otago competitors to impress

Otago athletes are locked and loaded for the 2025 season.

Signal Hill event declared ‘fantastic’

Anton Cooper leads the men’s cross-country field during the national series event at Signal Hill...

Signal Hill event declared ‘fantastic’

Class rose to the top as some of the country’s elite mountain bikers strutted their stuff in Dunedin at the weekend.

National mountain biking series, Signal Hill, Dunedin

Christchurch rider Alyssa Nyhan navigates a downhill stretch. Photos: Linda Robertson

National mountain biking series, Signal Hill, Dunedin

Some of the best riders in New Zealand flocked to Dunedin at the weekend for the first round of the national series.

Gaël force: Monfils triumphant at ASB Classic

Gaël Monfils celebrates winning the ASB Classic. Photo: Getty Images

Gaël force: Monfils triumphant at ASB Classic

The French veteran breaks Roger Federer's record as the oldest winner of an ATP tournament.

Another World Cup win for Wānaka freeskier

Luca Harrington (centre) celebrates his World Cup Freeski Big Air win in Austria Photo: supplied ...

Another World Cup win for Wānaka freeskier

Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington has backed up his maiden World Cup victory with a second win a week later.

Berry happy, surprised by first NZ title

Auckland’s Matt Berry (left) poses with the New Zealand men’s singles trophy and medal after...

Berry happy, surprised by first NZ title

A relatively unknown bowler played the tournament of his life to win the men’s singles title at the 2025 National Lawn Bowls Championships in Auckland on Thursday.

‘Warrior’ Monfils to face Bergs in final

Gael Monfils, of France, plays a forehand in his semifinal match against Nishesh Basavareddy, of...

‘Warrior’ Monfils to face Bergs in final

French star Gael Monfils displayed a full range of his skills to become the second-oldest man to reach an ATP Tour final in 35 years after his semifinal victory at the ASB Classic.

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Holidays come and go, but sport keeps rolling on

Thinking too hard? ... Steam comes off the head of Newcastle Falcons player Sebastian de Chaves...

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Holidays come and go, but sport keeps rolling on

And just like that, here is 2025.

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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium

A bowls outdoor artificial playing surface is to be built next to the Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium....

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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium

A new lawn bowls outdoor playing surface could be in use in Dunedin from next spring, complementing an indoor stadium for the sport beside it.

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From gongs to magazine covers: busy time for women in sport

American rugby star Ilona Maher poses for a photograph with fans after making her debut for...

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From gongs to magazine covers: busy time for women in sport

Kayla Hodge catches up on what has been happening in the world of women’s sport.

Monfils turns back clock in vintage win

Nishesh Basavareddy. Photo: Getty Images

Monfils turns back clock in vintage win

Mercurial 38-year-old Gael Monfils proved the crowd favourite with a superb display to move into the quarterfinals of the men’s ASB Classic in Auckland yesterday.

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