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Track query for Bakhita in NZ debut

A new member will join the South Island’s racing ranks tomorrow, Deep Field mare Bakhita set to make her New Zealand debut in the rating 65 Property Brokers-Ray Kean (1200m) at Wingatui.

Injury forces change for Otago against Northland

Otago coach Mark Brown at a training session earlier this year. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Injury forces change for Otago against Northland

Otago have lost enforcer Saula Ma’u for the remainder of the season, which opens the door for Rohan Wingham to start at tighthead against Northland on Friday night.

Alcaraz on track for showdown with Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz is chasing his first hardcourt Grand Slam title since his 2022 triumph at the US...

Alcaraz on track for showdown with Djokovic

Former champion Carlos Alcaraz continued his imperious march at the US Open, staying on course for a potentially high-voltage showdown with 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.

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Imperfect, unpredictable: just how we like it

Burly Southland loose forward Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa charges forward during a successful Ranfurly...

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Imperfect, unpredictable: just how we like it

We are midway through the NPC round-robin and competition for those final few playoff spots shapes as intense, rugby reporter Adrian Seconi writes.

Swift overcomes flat tyre, rain in e-enduro

George Swift rides to UCI e-enduro victory in the mountains of Valise, Switzerland, yesterday....

Swift overcomes flat tyre, rain in e-enduro

Nelson rider George Swift set the New Zealand team abuzz, becoming the elite women’s e-enduro winner in the first event of the UCI mountain biking world championships in Switzerland yesterday.

‘Achieved so much’: Dennis brother dies

The Dennis brothers (from left) Joe, Ray, Tony and Martin celebrate with the New Zealand One...

‘Achieved so much’: Dennis brother dies

A member of one of New Zealand’s most successful racing families, Tony (Anthony) Dennis, has died aged 86.

Steel farewell Temu

Summer Temu will not play for the Southern Steel in 2026.

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Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream

Kelly Brazier, 15 years old at the time, trains with the Otago Spirit in 2005. PHOTO: CRAIG...

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Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream

Kelly Brazier has broken the glass ceiling when it comes to rugby.

McMillan gets an upgrade

McMillan gets an upgrade

Former Black Cap Craig McMillan has been appointed White Ferns assistant coach.

Parker bout being finalised

Parker bout being finalised

New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker is poised to sign a deal for his next fight, but it will not be with undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk.

ABs tap Wayne Smith for 'gold nuggets'

ABs tap Wayne Smith for 'gold nuggets' as Springboks showdown looms

The All Blacks are drawing on "gold nuggets" of wisdom from coaching guru Wayne Smith as they prepare for Saturday's clash against South Africa at Eden Park.

Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled

Shane Christie in 2021. PHOTO: ODT FILES

'Rest easy, our great mate': Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled

Former Highlander Shane Christie has been remembered as a courageous leader and a staunch advocate for rugby player welfare at his funeral service in Nelson today.

Premier League clubs splash nearly $7b in record transfer window

Alexander Isak's move from Newcastle to Liverpool set a new British transfer record. File photo:...

Premier League clubs splash nearly $7b in record transfer window

Alexander Isak's British record 125 million pounds (NZ$286.7 million) move from Newcastle United to Liverpool completed an eye-watering summer of English Premier League spending.

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Camaraderie sticks in McKenzie’s mind

(clockwise from top left) Otago Spirit prop Margaret McKenzie in England at the 2025 Rugby World...

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Camaraderie sticks in McKenzie’s mind

Margaret McKenzie's name is synonymous with the Otago Spirit. Kayla Hodge hears her memories.

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Porter chuffed rugby now a gender-blind career option

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Porter chuffed rugby now a gender-blind career option

Hannah Porter has seen the growth in women’s rugby more than most.

Swiatek mindful of young fans after souvenir grab

Iga Swiatek paused for a moment after a comfortable win at the US Open, pointing to a young fan as if to make sure the right person went home with the sweat-soaked souvenir.

Underdogs storm into quarterfinals

Two-time US Open champ Naomi Osaka is back in the quarters after five years. Photo: Robert...

Underdogs storm into quarterfinals

Underdogs Naomi Osaka and Felix Auger-Aliassime delivered commanding performances at the US Open that carried them back to Grand Slam quarterfinals after years in the wilderness.

Ashleigh Poi joins her sister at the Steel

Christchurch's Ashleigh Poi (right) takes control of the ball under pressure from Auckland centre...

Ashleigh Poi joins her sister at the Steel

What is better than one Poi? Two.

Mixed bag for Kiwi enduro riders at worlds

Enduro riders got the New Zealand campaign under way in the UCI mountain biking world championships in Switzerland yesterday.

Newgarden leaves it late to chalk up first win of season

Newgarden leaves it late to chalk up first win of season

Josef Newgarden ended the 2025 IndyCar season with a memorable win as he took the title at his hometown race, the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.

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