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Djokovic chalks up 100th win at Aussie Open

Serbia's Novak Djokovic stretches for the ball at Rod Laver Arena. Photo: Reuters

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

Stan Wawrinka acknowledges the crowd's support after winning his first round match. Photo: Reuters

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

Tom Sexton celebrates winning stage two of the Tour of Southland, from Invercargill to Gore,...

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.

Stars through as Aussie Open fans fume

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his victory over Adam Walton of Australia in the first round at Rod...

Stars through as Aussie Open fans fume

Star attractions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are into the second round of the Australian Open, as disgruntled fans fumed over long queues and a surprise ticket sales halt.

Melville Ives secures best result on world stage yet

Campbell Melville Ives. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

Melville Ives secures best result on world stage yet

Wānaka snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives executed arguably the best run of his career yesterday.

Southlander takes early lead

The field of 96 riders competes in the 42km street race in Invercargill on day one of the...

Southlander takes early lead

Marshall Erwood was planning to sleep alongside the Tour of Southland’s orange jersey overnight before going out to defend it on the first open road stage from Invercargill to Gore today.

Defender pipped in final but wins u18

Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen in action off the coast of Gisborne at the 2026 New Zealand Surfing...

Defender pipped in final but wins u18

Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen narrowly missed surfing to a remarkable double but he did add another trophy to his cabinet on Saturday.

Czech Menšík wins ASB Classic men's singles crown

Jakub Menšík (CZE) returns a shot from Sebastian Baez (ARG) in the men's singles final match of...

Czech Menšík wins ASB Classic men's singles crown

Czech Jakub Menšík has won the 2026 ASB Classic men's singles in a fiercely fought final at Auckland's Stanley Street.

Burnett back for postponed Tour

Josh Burnett was all smiles after winning the Tour of Southland in 2024. Photo: Tour of Southland

Burnett back for postponed Tour

A rescheduled Tour of Southland will feature the return of defending champion Josh Burnett, who will be gunning for a third win in his home race.

Mensik marathons his way into ASB final

Jakub Mensik’s path to the ASB Classic final has been anything but straightforward, but the Czech believes the grind of the week in Auckland could prove invaluable preparation for what lies ahead.

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Sharp end for Robertson stuff of history

Georgian free skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava on their way to winning the gold...

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Sharp end for Robertson stuff of history

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Games hub now based at Edgar Centre

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Games hub now based at Edgar Centre

Athletes have two weeks to master their craft.

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Richards starts year with a win

Wānaka's Ben Richards celebrates his win in the first stop of the 2026 Freeride World Tour, with...

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Richards starts year with a win

Wānaka skier Ben Richards has claimed a first-place finish at the first stop of this year’s Freeride World Tour.

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Melville Ives keen to take hot form into Games

New Zealander Finley Melville Ives shows off the winner’s trophy and the bib he is entitled to...

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Melville Ives keen to take hot form into Games

Finley Melville Ives is still in a little bit of shock he is heading to the Winter Olympics next month.

Another scalp for underdog Marozsan

Hungarian Fabian Marozsan is at full stretch to a return against Norwegian Casper Rudd in the ASB...

Another scalp for underdog Marozsan

Fabian Marozsan’s remarkable run at the ASB Classic continued last night as the Hungarian knocked out No 2 seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 on centre court

Return bot delivers as Kiwis win thriller

New Zealander Finn Reynolds (left) and James Watt celebrate after winning their double clash...

Return bot delivers as Kiwis win thriller

James Watt had heard the joke plenty of times before.

Family ties winning ties

Family ties winning ties

Family ties ruled the green at the final of the Bowls Dunedin centre women’s fours at the Taieri club on Sunday.

American duo start classic with convincing wins

Eliot Spizzirri of USA thanks the crowd after winning his first round men's singles match against...

American duo start classic with convincing wins

It was a standout day for American tennis at the ASB Classic yesterday, both Eliot Spizzirri and Jenson Brooksby recording straight-sets victories on centre court.

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