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    Tangitau loving being part of a ‘big family down here’

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    Tangitau loving being part of a ‘big family down here’

    Caleb Tangitau might have a new nickname this season but he hopes to produce plenty of the same magic that made him an instant fan favourite last year.

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    Mischa Tomas makes halfpipe final

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    Zoi’s tally adds up to ‘pretty crazy stat’

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    Ranking points, Open qualification on offer at St Clair

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    Ranking points, Open qualification on offer at St Clair

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    Peake eliminating the negative

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    Peake eliminating the negative

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    Not the worst season for the Volts, but pretty close

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    Not the worst season for the Volts, but pretty close

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    Top qualifier Menzies ‘super bummed’ with seventh place

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    White Fern Lauren Down retiring

    White Ferns and Auckland batter Lauren Down has announced her retirement from cricket.

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    Fijian team for Seafarers 7s

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    Fijian team for Seafarers 7s

    The annual Seafarers 7s tournament has attracted an international entry this year.

    Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin

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    Christchurch, Timaru preferred over Dunedin

    Dunedin will miss out on Super Rugby Aupiki action for a third straight year.

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    Stumpy Blackler rated Telfer stable’s best

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    Vinicius Junior scored and then alleged he had been racially abused during Real Madrid’s 1-0 win away to Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie yesterday.

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    Wellington advance

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