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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.

Triumphant Stags bring Shield south

The Ranfurly Shield made the flight south to Invercargill today, with the triumphant Southland Stags team who won it last night from Waikato.

Black Ferns brush aside Japan

Black Ferns winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe evades a tackle during their World Cup match against...

Black Ferns brush aside Japan

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe became New Zealand's highest outright try-scorer in test rugby as the Black Ferns cast aside Japan 62-19 at the Rugby World Cup.

Fainga'anuku called in as Tavatavanawai, Roigard ruled out

Timoci Tavatavanawai will miss the All Blacks tests against South Africa through injury. Photo:...

Fainga'anuku called in as Tavatavanawai, Roigard ruled out

Halfback Cam Roigard and midfield back Timoci Tavatavanawai have been ruled out of both All Blacks home tests against the Springboks.

Otago Metro North lift performance to claim title

Otago Metro North celebrate their win over Metro South in the Tuppy Diack Shield decider at...

Otago Metro North lift performance to claim title

Dynamic loose forward trio Slade McDowall, Taylor Dale and Charles Elton helped set up a 34-12 win for Otago Metro North against their cross-town rivals at Bishopscourt on Saturday.

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Dominant second half propels North Otago

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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Dominant second half propels North Otago

There will be tougher challenges ahead, but North Otago have at least got their Heartland Championship campaign heading in the right direction.

Szoboszlai fires Liverpool to key win

Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool celebrates with his teammates after scoring in their 1-0 win over...

Szoboszlai fires Liverpool to key win

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal in a...

'It just sucks': Lawson shunted back to 12th

Liam Lawson drives during the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. Photo: Getty Images

'It just sucks': Lawson shunted back to 12th

A late collision has shut Liam Lawson out of the points at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, with the frustrated New Zealand driver having been on course for a career-best finish.

Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield

Southland rugby players (from left) Morgan Mitchell, Matt Whaanga and Paula Latu celebrate with...

Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield

Faletoi Peni and his warrior Stags sent a reminder yesterday of the magic that still lives in the Ranfurly Shield.

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Cashmere Tech spoil City Royals’ fine record

Florence MacIntyre (left), of the Dunedin City Royals, and Anya Stephan, of Cashmere Tech, jostle...

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Cashmere Tech spoil City Royals’ fine record

The Dunedin City Royals fell short of a 100% record in the penultimate game of their women’s South Island league season.

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Walters wins historic cup

Vincent Walters won the historic cup. PHOTO: WAYNE PARSONS

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Walters wins historic cup

Vincent Walters made the most of his chances from an 11min handicap to win the prized Port Chalmers to Dunedin road race title on Saturday.

Happy Valley

Happy Valley

Valley Manawa netballers, coaches Steve Ross and Lisa Keech, and managers Denise More and Kara Cox celebrate with the Jessie Allen Trophy after winning the North Otago premier A...

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