Leaders aiming to set positive examples, boost involvement
Leaders aiming to set positive examples, boost involvement
Across Otago’s secondary schools, the most influential lessons from sport are often learned well beyond the scoreboard.
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‘It means a lot’: Williamson tops world cup podium
‘It means a lot’: Williamson tops world cup podium
Palmerston North teenager Jonty Williamson produced a stunning finish to claim his first junior men’s UCI world cup win in the opening round of the series in South Korea at the weekend.
Japanese trailblazer Nishikori to retire
Japanese trailblazer Nishikori to retire
Kei Nishikori will hang up his racquet at the end of the 2026 season, bringing down the curtain on a professional career that saw him break new ground for Japanese tennis.
Grimaldi excited for first Commonwealth Games
Grimaldi excited for first Commonwealth Games
Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Anna Grimaldi has been selected for her first Commonwealth Games.
Back-to-back for NZ
Back-to-back for NZ
An under-strength New Zealand’s women’s team pursuit combination overcame the odds to claim their second straight track world cup gold medal, in Malaysia on Saturday
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Making sport more visible starting to pay off
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Making sport more visible starting to pay off
You cannot have the glitz and glamour without the foundation.
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Paralympians integral in sport’s upward journey
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Paralympians integral in sport’s upward journey
Anna Grimaldi has seen the rising path athletics has been on through her career.
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NZ not far off its golden era, says someone who should know
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NZ not far off its golden era, says someone who should know
Former national runner Paul Allison always has his finger on the pulse.
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Harder, better, faster, stronger: Kiwi athletes hitting their straps
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Harder, better, faster, stronger: Kiwi athletes hitting their straps
How does it feel to be on top of the world? Just ask New Zealand’s top athletes.
Record falls in spite of challenging conditions
Record falls in spite of challenging conditions
The Routeburn Classic delivered plenty of drama on Saturday with a women’s course record and one of the closest men’s finishes in the event’s history unfolding in brutal alpine conditions.
Solid showing by NZ team
Solid showing by NZ team
New Zealand track cyclists earned solid ranking points without stepping on the podium on day two of the UCI world cup in Hong Kong yesterday.
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World title vindication for Richards’ focus switch
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World title vindication for Richards’ focus switch
Ben Richards was flicking through some old notebooks.
Otago pair picked for NZ
Otago pair picked for NZ
Otago swimmers Hanna Carnie (Wānaka) and Lily McGrath (Neptune) have been selected to represent New Zealand at the Oceania championships next month.
'Very excited': Lisa Carrington announces pregnancy
'Very excited': Lisa Carrington announces pregnancy
The country's most successful Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington, is pregnant with her first child.
Blackjacks first Kiwi team out of the blocks for Glasgow
Blackjacks first Kiwi team out of the blocks for Glasgow
Lawn bowlers have had the honour of being the first New Zealand team selected for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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Gibbons named for relay team
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Gibbons named for relay team
Jorja Gibbons collected a special birthday present.
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Prepare properly for winter sport, ACC says
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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.
Secondary sport
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.