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    Littler makes semifinals

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    Littler makes semifinals

    Young star Luke Littler raced into the semifinals of the PDC World Championship with a 5-0 whitewash of Poland’s Krzysztof Ratajski at Alexandra Palace yesterday.

    Cox gets talented Pinseeker back to best

    Pinseeker charges clear to win the group 3 Central Otago Cup at Omakau for trainer-driver Jonny...

    Cox gets talented Pinseeker back to best

    Planning played a key role in Pinseeker’s brilliant group 3 Central Otago Cup win yesterday — but it wasn’t everything.

    Last boat reaches Hobart

    Last boat reaches Hobart

    The Millennium Falcon of Star Wars fame was a worn-out spacecraft that still managed to pull off some of the more impressive feats in the universe.

    Victory brings hope despite sire’s death

    White Robe Lodge. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Victory brings hope despite sire’s death

    Last Friday was a bittersweet day for White Robe Lodge.

    Queen Zou reigns in Rich Hill Mile

    Queen Zou wins the Rich Hill Mile at Ellerslie yesterday. PHOTO: KENTON WRIGHT/RACE IMAGES

    Queen Zou reigns in Rich Hill Mile

    The stakes-winning run of trainer Stephen Marsh at Ellerslie rolled on in inevitable fashion as underrated mare Queen Zou produced an undeniable finish to win the group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m)...

    Wag Star’s mood may be crucial

    Wag Star has drawn well in the feature race at Omakau today. PHOTO: HRNZ

    Wag Star’s mood may be crucial

    Craig Ferguson hopes playing chess rather than checkers with Wag Star will pay winning dividends in the group 3 Central Otago Cup.

    Chance to start your year on a lucrative note

    Chance to start your year on a lucrative note

    Racing journalist Jonny Turner has a freakish tipping record at Omakau and he has found five horses for punters to follow at the popular meeting again this year.

    Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages

    The Omakau trots always attract a big crowd to enjoy the Central Otago sunshine and plenty of...

    Multitude of activities for racegoers of all ages

    Another amazing day is in store when the Central Otago Trotting Club holds its annual race day.

    Rich targets ahead for Ohope Wins

    Ohope Wins claims the group Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie yesterday. PHOTO:...

    Rich targets ahead for Ohope Wins

    Promising staying filly Ohope Wins chose the best possible moment to break her maiden status when she powered home to claim the group 2 Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie yesterday.

    Auckland FC stunned by Newcastle

    Will Dobson of the Newcastle Jets takes on the Auckland FC defence in their match at Mt Smart...

    Auckland FC stunned by Newcastle

    Newcastle have stunned A-League leaders Auckland FC 3-1 at Mt Smart Stadium.

    Team boss sees 'genius' in Lawson

    Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson. Photo: Reuters

    Team boss sees 'genius' in Lawson

    The Racing Bulls boss has some encouraging words for New Zealand driver Liam Lawson.

    Arsenal end year with statement win

    Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their first goal with Martin Zubimendi against...

    Arsenal end year with statement win

    Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 this morning to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

    Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma

    Damien Martyn at an Australia team training session at the Basin Reserve in Wellington in...

    Former Australian cricketer Damien Martyn in induced coma

    Australia's cricket community is rallying around Damien Martyn after the cricket great was hospitalised suddenly in Brisbane.

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    Phillips superb as Volts triumph

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    Phillips superb as Volts triumph

    It would not strictly be true to say right-handed batter Glenn Phillips led the Volts to victory at Molyneux Park yesterday.

    Motorsport star Scott Dixon races way to knighthood

    Scott Dixon, driving for Chip Ganassi Racing, has been knighted in the 2026 New Year Honours....

    Motorsport star Scott Dixon races way to knighthood

    Scott Dixon has raced his way to a knighthood in the latest distinction of an illustrious motorsport career.

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    Sparks strike again in Super Smash with fine win over Hinds

    Louisa Kotkamp. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Sparks strike again in Super Smash with fine win over Hinds

    One young prospect and one old(er) hand guided the Sparks to a second straight win in the Super Smash yesterday.

    Athletics greats honoured

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    Athletics greats honoured

    New Zealand athletics greats Rod Dixon and Lorraine Moller have each been made officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year Honours list.

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    Another year in sport ... to the letter

    England Lionesses forward Chloe Kelly controls the ball against China at Wembley in London in...

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    Another year in sport ... to the letter

    Another weird, wild, whacky and wonderful sporting year is in the books.

    Tyler’s team primed for big day on home track

    Tyler’s team primed for big day on home track

    Kelvin Tyler celebrated a quartet of winners on his home track 12 months ago and he will have numbers on his side for another successful New Year’s Day meeting.

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    Phillips batters Stags with both hands in impressive win

    Glenn Phillips flays the ball through the off side during his blistering 90 not out against the...

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    Phillips batters Stags with both hands in impressive win

    It would not strictly be true to say right-handed batter Glenn Phillips led the Volts to victory at Molyneux Park tonight.
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