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Quick back-up for O’Riordan after 2nd

Our political parties have become racehorses. PHOTO: DAVID FRERKER-IMAGN IMAGES

Quick back-up for O’Riordan after 2nd

Last-start victor O’Riordan will trek south to Wingatui from her Timaru base tomorrow in a bid to add to her winning haul when she contests the Mosgiel Tavern Beaumont Publican’s Cup (1500m).

Trainer sticking with winning combination in feature

Trainer sticking with winning combination in feature

Stephen Ralph is more than happy to stick with a winning combination in his pursuit of a maiden stakes victory today for the in-form Leroy Brown.

Ronaldo getting set for group 1

Ronaldo getting set for group 1

New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson looks to have an exciting juvenile on his hands in Ronaldo, and he is hoping the son of Ribchester can score again at Whanganui today.

Punters’ pal pair promising prospects

Share A Dream drops down into a very winnable grade at Wingatui tomorrow. PHOTO: MONICA TORETTO

Punters’ pal pair promising prospects

Tyler Dewe has been called the punters’ pal at Wingatui before and he hopes his popularity can rise again tomorrow.

Ryan Fox recovering in US hospital

Ryan Fox in hospital after an operation to remove kidney stones. Photo: Ryan Fox / Instagram

Ryan Fox recovering in US hospital

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is in a US hospital after being forced to withdraw from the Players Championship.

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Big dreams but Flutey already on way

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Big dreams but Flutey already on way

Maddie Flutey is a young rugby player going places. Kayla Hodge tracks her down for a chat.

Big bids for Kiwi cricket stars

White Ferns all-rounder Sophie Devine has been picked up by the Welsh Fire for $476,000. Photo:...

Big bids for Kiwi cricket stars

The coffees are on Sophie Devine and Finn Allen.

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Consistently excellent lineout king

Simon Maling claims more lineout ball for the Highlanders during the game against the Brumbies at...

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Consistently excellent lineout king

Some Highlanders are obviously and immediately great.

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Collier back from injury in style

Nick Collier competing at the Oceania championships at the Wero Whitewater Park in Auckland....

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Collier back from injury in style

As far as starts to the year go, Nick Collier’s could not have been better.

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Victory puts Otago in shield contention

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Victory puts Otago in shield contention

The closest Otago have got to the Plunket Shield in decades was when they watched Northern Districts being presented with it at the University Oval last summer.

Poi relishes challenges of captaincy

Poi relishes challenges of captaincy

Kimiora Poi embraces the challenges that come with leading a team.

Simpson in national squad

Simpson in national squad

Tokanui umpire Kristie Simpson has been named in the 10-strong national umpiring squad for 2026.

Ferns walloped by Spain in World Cup qualifier

Tall Ferns guard Pahlyss Hokianga in action during the World Cup qualifier against Spain in...

Ferns walloped by Spain in World Cup qualifier

The Tall Ferns were thumped 99-50 by Spain in their opening game of the World Cup qualifiers in Puerto Rico.

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Former Otago duo named in NZ squad

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Former Otago duo named in NZ squad

A couple of former Otago rowers will be pulling on black race suits later this year.

Notes from slip

Outstanding performances in Plunket Shield, Albion Kilda’s Chris Morris passes 1000 runs for a season, and where were spectators for the White Ferns' ODI matches in Dunedin?

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Jury is in: relishing pathways role

Kane Jury is ready to tackle the challenges of his new job with New Zealand Rugby. PHOTO: GERARD...

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Teacher in Jury relishing pathways role

Kane Jury has a big task ahead of him. He has been appointed men’s national pathways head coach for NZ Rugby, a job that includes coaching the under-20 and secondary schools teams.

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Football quitting council grounds over higher charges

Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan at the Oval in Dunedin, which will no longer...

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Football quitting council grounds over higher charges

Clubs may collapse and grounds turn into bogs as a football leader cries foul over increased ground charges.

Umaga dubs All Black assistant coaching talk as 'speculation'

Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga. Photo: Getty Images

Umaga dubs All Black assistant coaching talk as 'speculation'

The speculation surrounding his All Blacks appointment became so overwhelming, Tana Umaga had to turn off his phone.

'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club

The Pegasus Golf and Sports Club. Photo: Bayleys

'Devastating news' for prestigious South Island golf club

The prestigious Pegasus golf club in Canterbury has been put into voluntary liquidation.

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From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend

Highlanders lock Tom Franklin tries to slip past Chiefs first five Aaron Cruden during a game in...

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From ‘out of my depth’ to a Landers locking legend

Former Otago Daily Times rugby writer Steve Hepburn, as he so often did, had a lovely line to describe the latest entrant in our 30 Greatest Highlanders series.

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