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    Kiwi all smiles after day-one ace

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    Kiwi all smiles after day-one ace

    Kazuma Kobori looked like he was feeling the cold but his 4-iron produced the hottest shot of the opening day of the New Zealand Open.

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    Ex-Volt helps find true potential

    Former Otago cricketer Craig Smith is following his passion by helping his North Otago community...

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    Ex-Volt helps find true potential

    Craig Smith has always been passionate about getting the best out of people.

    Pioneering medallist announces retirement

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    Pioneering medallist announces retirement

    Outstanding New Zealand track and road cyclist Michaela Drummond has announced her retirement from the sport.

    Black Ferns great retiring again

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, pictured in action for the Black Ferns during their bronze-medal game...

    Black Ferns great retiring again

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is hanging up the black jersey — again.

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    Landers at tough hunting ground

    Highlanders hooker Jack Taylor eyes up Chiefs defender Jahrome Brown during the Super Rugby game...

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    Landers at tough hunting ground

    Jack Taylor was almost looking forward to stepping off the air-conditioned bus and into the muggy Brisbane heat for the captain’s run yesterday.

    Ready for star-studded qualifiers

     Tall Ferns manager Samara Gallaher. PHOTO:  PETER MCINTOSH

    Ready for star-studded qualifiers

    Samara Gallaher admits she might have a couple of fan-girl moments.

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    Newly-wed buzzing on and off course

    Daniel Hillier. Photo: Getty Images

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    Newly-wed buzzing on and off course

    Daniel Hillier would quite happily complete the biggest week of his life at Millbrook on Sunday.

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    Ones to watch at Millbrook

    Kazuma Kobori. Photo: Getty Images

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    Ones to watch at Millbrook

    Any of the 156 golfers in the field could win the New Zealand Open. 

    ODT Racing Chat: Southern Mile preview

    ODT Racing Chat: Southern Mile preview

    On ODT Racing Chat, we're out at Wingatui previewing the first $1 million race day hosted by the Otago Racing Club.

    Woodman-Wickliffe says she's ready to retire

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has again announced she is bowing out of international rugby. Photo:...

    Woodman-Wickliffe says she's ready to retire

    The greatest of all time is hanging up her black jersey, again.

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    Highest credentials but Na expectations

    Kevin Na. Photo: Getty Images

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    Highest credentials but Na expectations

    Yeah, Na.

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    Wilson a Joseph fan for ABs job

    Jeff Wilson. Photo: Getty Images

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    Wilson a Joseph fan for ABs job

    He might be on golf duty but Jeff Wilson is always up for some rugby questions.

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    Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby

    Kane Jury. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Landers assistant heads to NZ Rugby

    Jamie Joseph’s future remains unclear but the Highlanders have already elevated one coach into a major national job.

    Black Caps battle back to sink Sri Lanka

    Mitchell Santner hits out during his innings of 47 against Sri Lanka. Photo: Getty Images

    Black Caps battle back to sink Sri Lanka

    New Zealand recovered from a middle order collapse to crush Sri Lanka by 61 runs in the Twenty20 World Cup and eliminate the co-hosts from the tournament.

    Century for new skipper

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    Century for new skipper

    White Ferns captain Melie Kerr bats during their win against Zimbabwe in the first of three T20 matches, in Hamilton, last night.

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    Rugby great takes on caddie role for Alker

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    Rugby great takes on caddie role for Alker

    Jeff Wilson maintains he is feeling no nerves about a very different sporting challenge.

    Upset puts Norwegians into final 16

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    Upset puts Norwegians into final 16

    Norwegian club Bodo/Glimt pulled off one of the most remarkable results in modern Champions League history yesterday.

    Wind gust sparked 'horrific' SailGP crash

    The Black Foils wrecked boat on February 14. Photo: Getty Images

    Wind gust sparked 'horrific' SailGP crash

    Investigators say a wind surge triggered the Black Foils crash with Team France at nearly 90km/h in Auckland.

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    Eely good news for Nuggets

    Otago Nugget Matthew Bardsley (left) takes on Rangimarie Dougall-Mita of the Wellington Saints...

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    Eely good news for Nuggets

    The Slippery Eel is back on the hook.
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