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    Orange happy with Don’t Stop Dreaming

    Orange happy with Don’t Stop Dreaming

    Take two showed Blair Orange everything he needed to see before the group 3 Hannon Memorial.

    Five horses that may just give your wallet a boost

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    Five horses that may just give your wallet a boost

    Otago’s biggest day of harness racing is almost here and the quality of its outstanding fields suggest it’s going to be a cracker.

    Title won, record tally of 168 now in Telfers’ sights

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    Title won, record tally of 168 now in Telfers’ sights

    New Zealand’s leading stable have revealed their ultimate goal for the season and it falls well short of TAB expectations.

    Start in NZ Cup plan for Wag Star

    Wag Star will resume in the Hannon Memorial at Oamaru tomorrow. Photo: Southern Harness Racing

    Start in NZ Cup plan for Wag Star

    Wyndham trainer Craig Ferguson is looking forward to the return of his star pacer, Wag Star.

    New Brighton Cup win seals Alta Meteor automatic spot

    Alta Meteor wins the New Brighton Cup at Addington last Friday. Photo: HRNZ

    New Brighton Cup win seals Alta Meteor automatic spot

    Alta Meteor has been the biggest mover in this week's rankings for the New Zealand Trotting Cup.

    Star duo set up trust to help fund Kiwi athletes

    Olympic champion New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr. Photo: Getty Images

    Star duo set up trust to help fund Kiwi athletes

    Olympic medalists Tom Walsh and Hamish Kerr are helping to fund more New Zealand track and field athletes soar to new heights on the world stage.

    'Really exciting': Joseph primed for first World Cup start

    Maia Joseph on her way to scoring for the Black Ferns during this morning's win over Ireland at...

    'Really exciting': Joseph primed for first World Cup start

    Otago halfback Maia Joseph hopes she can inject a point of difference into the Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup campaign after shaking off injury ahead of the knockout stage.

    Thrill of winning never fades for Caig

    Miss Pegasus, the 3yr-old trotting filly who is in fine form for race 3 at Forbury Park tonight....

    Thrill of winning never fades for Caig

    Winton breeder-owner Michelle Caig lived a harness racing dream at Ascot Park yesterday.

    Run Tom, run; Meder Otago’s ‘engine’

    Otago midfielder Tom Meder is hoping to have an impact for his side at the national tournament in...

    Run Tom, run; Meder Otago’s ‘engine’

    Tom Meder likes to roam about so frequently his coach has actually asked him to stop running around so much.

    Out of top four, but not out of contention

    Nathan Cleary and the Panthers will have to do it the hard way if they are to win a fifth...

    Out of top four, but not out of contention

    The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series. Scott Bailey, of AAP, reports.

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    Spirit’s first box ticked, but more to do

    Matt Direen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Spirit’s first box ticked, but more to do

    The Otago Spirit have ticked off their first goal.

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    Hobbs about to fulfil 30-year-old quest

    Andrew Hobbs gets in some extra practice at the Otago Golf Club. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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    Hobbs about to fulfil 30-year-old quest

    Andrew Hobbs is finally about to realise his dream of wearing the silver fern. The veteran Otago golfer is heading to the Philippines to represent the New Zealand senior team at the Asia-Pacific...

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    Crunch time: cup quarters loom

    Jorja Miller has been in spectacular form for the Black Ferns at the Rugby World Cup. PHOTOS:...

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    Crunch time: cup quarters loom

    Now things start to get interesting. Kayla Hodge takes a look at the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals kicking off tomorrow. 

    How Silver Ferns clash reached boiling point

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    How Silver Ferns clash reached boiling point

    Last Friday the Silver Ferns squad were due to assemble in Auckland for a four-day training camp, after which the team for the upcoming test series against South Africa was to be named.

    Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger

    Leroy Carter of the All Blacks during a New Zealand All Blacks training session at North Harbour...

    Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger

    Former sevens star Leroy Carter will become the ninth new cap of 2025 when he plays for the All Blacks against the Springboks on Saturday night.

    Veteran netballers refuse to pay fine for skipping game against school

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    Veteran netballers refuse to pay fine for skipping game against school

    A veteran Canterbury netball team is refusing to play a fine for deciding not to play a “friendly” game against a competitive school side.

    Whaanga, Nemec-Vial in for injured Te Hiwi, Gilbert

    Sam Gilbert. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    Whaanga, Nemec-Vial in for injured Te Hiwi, Gilbert

    Otago captain Sam Gilbert pulled up lame late during the 29-10 win over Northland last week and has been ruled out for Saturday’s home game against Taranaki.

    Whalers coach striving for right mix

    New Otago Whalers coach Dallas Wade checks out Tahuna Park, where his side will play their final...

    Whalers coach striving for right mix

    DJ Dalboy reckons he can get the Otago Whalers motivated with a bit of Taylor Swift.

    Taurua removal 'saddest day in NZ netball'

    Taurua removal 'saddest day in NZ netball'

    Former Silver Ferns great Laura Langman has reacted to the shock standing-down of coach Dame Noeline Taurua as the "saddest day in NZ netball history".

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    Strong start by Dunedin United

    Photo: ODT files

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    Strong start by Dunedin United

    Dunedin United made a strong start to their opening day at the New Zealand Open Championships in Christchurch yesterday.
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