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Williams drops 40 as OKC move to one win from title

Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams celebrates a slam dunk as Indiana Pacers guard Aaron...

Williams drops 40 as OKC move to one win from title

Jalen Williams scored 40 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in game five of the NBA Finals today.

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Porteous going in a new direction

Defending Olympic champion Nico Porteous, of Wanaka, is stepping away from competitive skiing....

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Porteous going in a new direction

Wānaka wonder Nico Porteous has no regrets as he closes the book on a big chapter in his life.

Three racing greyhounds die in 72 hours

'Damning indictment': Three racing greyhounds die in 72 hours

An animal rights organisation says the death of three greyhounds - one of which collapsed at Addington Raceway in Christchurch - within 72 hours last week is a "damning indictment" on the industry.

Mackley follows in footsteps of Geddes, Lund

Mackley follows in footsteps of Geddes, Lund

Queenstown runner Siena Mackley has joined a select club.

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's Women's World Cup.

Otago's Ward helps Black Sticks to stunning comeback win

Black Sticks huddle before their game against Malaysia at the Nations Cup. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Otago's Ward helps Black Sticks to stunning comeback win

A rising Otago hockey star helped himself to two goals in just in his second international appearance as New Zealand completed a stunning comeback in the Nations Cup this morning.

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First elite medal for ex-Otago competitor

Former Otago rower Ben Mason (left) and Finn Hamill celebrated their World Cup bronze in Italy...

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First elite medal for ex-Otago competitor

Former Otago rower Ben Mason won his first elite international medal in dramatic fashion at the opening world cup regatta.

'Tough, tough weekend' for Liam Lawson

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters

'Tough, tough weekend' for Liam Lawson

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has had to endure another tough weekend in Formula One.

Monster putt seals stunning win for Spaun

J.J. Spaun of the United States holds the trophy after his victory during the final round of the...

Monster putt seals stunning win for Spaun

J.J. Spaun sank an improbable 64 1/2-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to cap his stunning first major victory, emerging from the pack in the wild, waterlogged final round of the U.S. Open today at...

Van Gisbergen wins NASCAR debut in Mexico City

Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Viva Mexico...

Van Gisbergen wins NASCAR debut in Mexico City

Shane van Gisbergen led a race-high and career-best 60 laps and decimated the field in NASCAR's historic road-course race today, winning the Viva Mexico 250 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in...

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University claims historic win

Otago University players Ashley Geusebroek (left) and Isla Ganley compete with Dunedin City...

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University claims historic win

Otago University are finally the ones with the royal smiles on their faces.

Porteous calls time on Olympic career

Wānaka's defending Olympic champion Nico Porteous is stepping back from Olympic competition and will no longer compete in freeski halfpipe.

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‘Proud’ AU hold off comeback, win title

Alhambra-Union players and coaches roar with delight after winning the division 1 final at...

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‘Proud’ AU hold off comeback, win title

You could say that one was for a lot of people.

Lawson forced to retire, Russell claims win

New Zealander Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls leads Frenchman Pierre Gasly of Renault on track this...

Lawson forced to retire, Russell claims win

Liam Lawson failed to finish in this morning's Canadian Grand Prix, while Mercedes' George Russell claimed his first win of the Formula One season.

Bayern Munich put 10 past Auckland City

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane controls the ball against Auckland City defender Michael Den...

Bayern Munich put 10 past Auckland City

Auckland City were ruthlessly demolished by Bayern Munich in their football Club World Cup opener this morning.

Challenging third day for Fox as Burns holds lead

Ryan Fox plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 125th U.S. Open at...

Challenging third day for Fox as Burns holds lead

Like many at the US Open in 2025, the third round was another challenging day for New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox.

Popular winner for cross country

Leith Harriers president, 67-year-old Chris Sole, on his way to winning the 5km handicap Barnes...

Popular winner for cross country

It has been 23 years since Chris Sole first called Otago home, but yesterday was the first time the Leith Harriers president could call himself Barnes Cross Country Champion.

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First-half blitz leaves shield with Dunedin

Dunedin winger Oscar Schmidt-Uili gets caught around the ankles by Green Island lock Christian...

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First-half blitz leaves shield with Dunedin

A wrap-up of premier league club rugby games played in Dunedin over the weekend.

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Unbeaten Magic, Bombers secure semifinal spots

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Unbeaten Magic, Bombers secure semifinal spots

Two teams have clinched playoff spots and a third has taken a big step towards one.

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Draw takes Albany top of the table

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Draw takes Albany top of the table

The Albany Alligators have edged to the top of the Dunedin premier men’s competition, though were left disappointed as they twice squandered leads to draw 2-2 with the Taieri Tuataras on Saturday.

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