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    Greene’s in-form trio seek Te Rapa riches

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    Greene’s in-form trio seek Te Rapa riches

    Local trainer David Greene cannot wait to head to Te Rapa today, where he will be chasing $1.125 million in prizemoney with a trio of runners.

    Obituary: Gary Williams, racing identity

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    Obituary: Gary Williams, racing identity

    Gary Williams led a lucky life, no more so than in his association with some of the best racehorses in recent times.

    Obituary: Robin Smith, cricketer

    Robin Smith in 1994. Photo: Getty Images

    Obituary: Robin Smith, cricketer

    Robin Smith was a rare shining light for England in a period when they were beaten regularly in test cricket.

    Racey Krusa one they have to beat

    Racey Krusa will be trying to win five on the trott in the Highway Services Handicap Trot at...

    Racey Krusa one they have to beat

    The horse bringing the hottest form to Transport Services Ltd Wairio Cup Day is a 9-year-old lining up for his 82nd start.

    Four horses who may brighten your long weekend

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    Four horses who may brighten your long weekend

    Transport Services Ltd Wairio Cup Day is always a popular day on the southern harness racing calendar.

    Two serious winning chances for Goodman

    The gate speed of Captain Amore makes him and junior driver Georgia Goodman  a formidable...

    Two serious winning chances for Goodman

    Georgia Goodman will be out to keep up her winning form on Transport Services Ltd Wairio Cup Day.

    Finish line for history maker

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    Finish line for history maker

    Harness racing history maker John Langdon has died in Australia.

    Republican Party facing huge task

    Republican Party has drawn well in tonight’s Lilmore Cup. Photo: HRNZ

    Republican Party facing huge task

    Cran Dalgety knows the reality of the challenge ahead.

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    Kiwis can make these Games memorable

    Sweden centre Lina Ljungblom scores her side’s first goal as Germany goalie Sandra Abstreiter...

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    Kiwis can make these Games memorable

    The Last Word by Hayden Meikle

    Holland injury taints Highlanders win

    Holland injury taints Highlanders win

    The Highlanders' 41-31 preseason win against Moana Pasifika has been overshadowed by what appears to be a serious injury to star lock Fabian Holland.

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    Couple love event’s atmosphere

    Chris and Norm Ellis, of Christchurch, are competing in indoor bowls, petanque, sports accuracy...

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    Couple love event’s atmosphere

     Chris and Norm Ellis are rolling together.

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    NZ’s Fab Four likely to bag medals

    Wanaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott will chase a fourth Olympic medal at Milano Cortina....

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    NZ’s Fab Four likely to bag medals

    New Zealand will have 17 athletes at the Winter Olympics at Milano Cortina starting this weekend. Hayden Meikle identifies the four most likely to bring home a medal.

    Miller keen to make No10 jersey his

    Cameron Millar kicks for goal during the Highlanders’ preseason game against the Crusaders in...

    Miller keen to make No10 jersey his

    Cameron Millar is focused more on the present with the Highlanders than his long-term future.

    Super Rugby: Holland looking forward to 'fast footy'

    Fabian Holland at training with the Highlanders. Photo: GERARD O'BRIEN / ODT

    Super Rugby: Holland looking forward to 'fast footy'

    One of the major talking points around the start of Super Rugby Pacific next weekend are tweaks to the laws, designed to make for a better viewing experience.

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    Plenty of tales to be told at Uni-Grange 150th

    Jack Ussher hurls down a delivery for University-Grange in a Dunedin premier club game earlier...

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    Plenty of tales to be told at Uni-Grange 150th

    Every century will be flawless and every catch spectacular when tales are shared at the University-Grange Cricket Club’s 150th celebrations in Dunedin this weekend.

    Kiwi snowboarders off to flying start

    Rocco Jamieson in action. Photo: Reuters

    Kiwi snowboarders off to flying start

    ​​​​​​​New Zealand has made a great start to the Winter Olympics in Italy, with all three men qualifying for the final of the snowboard Big Air event.

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    Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire

    Former Otago Nugget Hayden Allen — flanked by ex Tall Blacks Ethan Rusbatch (left) and Tom...

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    Former Tall Black hopes court will inspire

    An Otago Nugget has returned to his primary school to inspire the next generation of basketballers to take up the game by helping install a brand-new multi-use court.

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    Big guns have titles in sights

    British skeleton racer Matt Weston. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Big guns have titles in sights

    New Zealand will have 17 athletes at the Winter Olympics at Milano Cortina starting this weekend. Hayden Meikle identifies the four most likely to bring home a medal.

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    Otago Olympians eager to put on a ‘good show’

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has been in blistering form ahead of her third Winter Olympics....

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    Otago Olympians eager to put on a ‘good show’

    The greatest show on snow is about to begin.

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland towers over the Super Rugby Pacific trophy and Moana Pasifika...

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Clarke Dermody says the Highlanders are too busy to take much notice of what the future holds for the big kahuna.
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