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    Luca Harrington, of Wanaka, carries the flag at the Winter Olympics closing ceremony, in Verona,...

    Kiwi flag bearer flying high as Games end

    Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington flew the final flag for team New Zealand at the Winter Olympics yesterday morning.

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    Taieri representatives collect wins at International Track Meet

    Jorja Gibbons in action. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Taieri representatives collect wins at International Track Meet

    Jorja Gibbons put her foot down and never let up.

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    Dunstan club shines across categories

    Oamaru rowing coach Ivan Docherty and club members, wearing "lucky socks" with his face on them,...

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    Dunstan club shines across categories

    Henry Clatworthy, Matt O’Meara, Charlie Manser and Harry Lightfoot are a winning combination.

    Debutant in squad for World Cup qualifiers

    Debutant in squad for World Cup qualifiers

    Adelaide 36ers guard Keanu Rasmussen has earned his maiden call-up to the Tall Blacks.

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    Team moving in the ‘right direction’: Joseph

    Jamie Joseph the next All Blacks coach? Not so fast. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    Team moving in the ‘right direction’: Joseph

    Here are two interesting questions for Highlanders fans.

    Eze shines as Arsenal triumph in derby, Liverpool snatch late win

    Arsenal's Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring their third goal with Declan Rice during their win over...

    Eze shines as Arsenal triumph in derby, Liverpool snatch late win

    Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in his side's 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur.

    Albion, NEV continue top form

    Taieri batter Jack Kelly sends a drive down the ground while watched by North East Valley spinner...

    Albion, NEV continue top form

    North East Valley and Albion put more space between themselves and the rest of the field with comfortable wins in the Dunedin premier grade on the weekend.

    Both races gripping in 20th Challenge

    Canadian multisporter Tamara Jewett goes through the bike transition on her way to victory in the...

    Both races gripping in 20th Challenge

    Twenty years of Challenge Wanaka action culminated in two dramatic premier races on Saturday.

    Melville Ives keeps humour despite halfpipe crash

    Fin Melville Ives. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

    Melville Ives keeps humour despite halfpipe crash

    Fin Melville Ives might be a bit sore but he has not lost his sense of humour.

    Douglas delivers wedding present with win

    Macandrew Aviator in action three years ago. PHOTO: HRNZ

    Douglas delivers wedding present with win

    Hayden Douglas delivered the best kind of wedding present when Macandrew Aviator broke back into the winner’s circle at Cromwell yesterday.

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    ND win 1st Hallyburton Johnstone

    Northern Districts celebrate their maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title after defeating...

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    ND win 1st Hallyburton Johnstone

    Northern Districts made history with a 67-run victory against Wellington to capture their maiden Hallyburton Johnstone Shield title.

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    S. Canty knock over northern rivals to bag challenge spot

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    S. Canty knock over northern rivals to bag challenge spot

    South Canterbury crushed Mid Canterbury by an innings and 11 runs in Timaru to seal a Hawke Cup challenge for a third consecutive season.

    Waihola vanquish Valley by 132 runs as wickets tumble

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    Waihola vanquish Valley by 132 runs as wickets tumble

    The Waihola Swans have beaten the Valley Stingers by 132 runs in their match played at the Crab Grounds in Milton.

    Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories

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    Union, Oamaru claim dominant victories

    Union defeated Waitaki Boys’ by eight wickets, Oamaru beat St Kevin’s by six wickets, and Valley edged Albion in a high-scoring match in the 11th round of Borton Cup cricket.

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    Battling the conditions

    Troy Scott watches his tee shot go straight and true.

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    Battling the conditions

    Conditions were challenging with strong winds at the St Clair Golf Club for the final round of the annual Dunedin strokeplay yesterday. 

    Walker rides to Oceania victory

    Photo by Gerard O'Brien

    Walker rides to Oceania victory

    New Zealand Olympian Leila Walker started her 2026 season on a winning note by defending her elite women’s title at the Oceania championships in Brisbane yesterday.

    Crusaders crushed by Brumbies in Christchurch

    Leicester Fainga’anuku of the Crusaders charges forward during the Super Rugby Pacific match...

    Crusaders crushed by Brumbies in Christchurch

    The Brumbies have handed defending champions the Crusaders a 50-24 thrashing on Sunday to pick up their first win in Christchurch since 2000.

    Ireland thump England for record win at Twickenham

    Ireland's Jamison Gibson-Park makes a break during his side's big win over England at Twickenham...

    Ireland thump England for record win at Twickenham

    Ireland blew England away in a record-breaking 42-21 victory at Twickenham on Saturday to keep alive their slim Six Nations title hopes and end those of their below-par hosts.

    Late tries not enough for spirited Highlanders

    Cameron Millar of the Highlanders charges forward during tonight's Super Rugby match against the...

    Late tries not enough for spirited Highlanders

    Eight straight losses to the Chiefs does not sound great but the Highlanders were far from disgraced last night.

    Phoenix coach quits after 5-0 loss to Auckland FC

    Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has quit after a heavy loss to Auckland FC. Photo: Getty Images

    Phoenix coach quits after 5-0 loss to Auckland FC

    Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano has resigned, after a humiliating 5-0 A-League loss to Auckland FC.
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