Runner becomes youngest woman to conquer Naseby race
Christchurch runner Charli Watts, 21, has become the only woman aged under 30 to complete the 322km Naseby 200 Miler.
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Debutant perseveres to beat wind, claim victory
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Debutant perseveres to beat wind, claim victory
Dan Hayman has joined a select group of runners around the world to win a marathon on debut.
Fergus focused this time
Fergus focused this time
It was redemption of sorts for Canterbury’s Clara Fergus when she won the women’s section of the half-marathon in a smart 1hr 21min 53sec.
NZ advance in Davis Cup
NZ advance in Davis Cup
New Zealand has secured its Davis Cup world group II tie against Georgia, with James Watt clinching the winning point in the fourth rubber in Palmerston North yesterday.
Maxwell on podium
Maxwell on podium
Outstanding 23-year-old Sammie Maxwell fought her way to the silver medal in the elite women’s cross-country race at the UCI world championships in Switzerland yesterday.
Dunedin marathon
Dunedin marathon
Photos by Peter McIntosh
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Well-trodden rivalry back to set the pace
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Well-trodden rivalry back to set the pace
The battle lines have been drawn as Clinton Manderson (Nelson) and Tom Galloway (Christchurch) prepare for best-of-three honours in the Dunedin Marathon tomorrow morning.
Chignell to run in Florida
Chignell to run in Florida
Otago runner Oli Chignell has been selected for the World Athletics cross-country championships in Tallahassee, Florida, on January 10.
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Will the All Blacks be hot, cold or just right?
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Will the All Blacks be hot, cold or just right?
Eden Park was important.
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Female sports stars bringing some Barbie to the party
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Female sports stars bringing some Barbie to the party
"She's everything ... he’s just Ken".
Grant fancies team’s chances in his new sport
Grant fancies team’s chances in his new sport
It is a little off the wall.
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Welshman inspired by Scots in-laws
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Welshman inspired by Scots in-laws
Hanging out for a post-race slice of birthday cake will serve as motivation for Welshman Sam Joseph after travelling across the world to compete in the Dunedin Marathon on Sunday.
Kiwis continue strong run in New York
Kiwis continue strong run in New York
New Zealander Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dabrowski are through to the final of the US Open women's doubles final.
Anisimova upsets Swiatek at US Open
Anisimova upsets Swiatek at US Open
Amanda Anisimova executed a stunning upset over second seed Iga Swiatek at the US Open, gaining sweet revenge after falling flat in the Wimbledon final.
Robinson thrilled to win national giant slalom title
Robinson thrilled to win national giant slalom title
Queenstown ski racing star Alice Robinson has been crowned the 2025 New Zealand giant slalom champion on home snow at Coronet Peak for the third year in a row.
Alcaraz on track for showdown with Djokovic
Alcaraz on track for showdown with Djokovic
Former champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his imperious march at the US Open, staying on course for a potentially high-voltage showdown with 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.
Parker bout being finalised
Parker bout being finalised
New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker is poised to sign a deal for his next fight, but it will not be with undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Swift overcomes flat tyre, rain in e-enduro
Swift overcomes flat tyre, rain in e-enduro
Nelson rider George Swift set the New Zealand team abuzz, becoming the elite women’s e-enduro winner in the first event of the UCI mountain biking world championships in Switzerland yesterday.
Swiatek mindful of young fans after souvenir grab
Swiatek mindful of young fans after souvenir grab
Iga Swiatek paused for a moment after a comfortable win at the US Open, pointing to a young fan as if to make sure the right person went home with the sweat-soaked souvenir.
Underdogs storm into quarterfinals
Underdogs storm into quarterfinals
Underdogs Naomi Osaka and Felix Auger-Aliassime delivered commanding performances at the US Open that carried them back to Grand Slam quarterfinals after years in the wilderness.