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    West Indies player Justin Greaves celebrates scoring 200 runs. Photo: Getty Images

    West Indies deprive NZ of victory in Christchurch test

    A defiant double-century from Justin Greaves has led the West Indies to a historic draw in the first cricket test against the Black Caps in Christchurch.

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    14-year-old the hero for Otago

    Raphael Anderson playing at the New Zealand Amateur in Invercargill over the weekend. Photo: BW...

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    14-year-old the hero for Otago

    Wonderkid.

    Mackay-Wright sole southerner in National League team of year

    Hannah Mackay-Wright. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Mackay-Wright sole southerner in National League team of year

    Southern United footballer Hannah Mackay-Wright has capped off the year with a nice honour.

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    Hoiho club of year

    Angela Ruske

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    Hoiho club of year

    The Southern Hoiho are the best in the country.

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    Reality of Christchurch stadium about to bite

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    Reality of Christchurch stadium about to bite

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    Pitmans buoyant about Trentham prospects

    Photo: File photo

    Pitmans buoyant about Trentham prospects

    Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman love a trip north to Trentham, and they will have a trio of contenders at the Upper Hutt track today.

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    Gallaher rapt to be back in playoffs

    Captain Samara Gallaher has returned from injury for the Hoiho's game against the Whai in...

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    Gallaher rapt to be back in playoffs

    No-one is happier the Southern Hoiho are back in the playoffs than Samara Gallaher.

    Breakthrough

    PHOTO: CRICKET AUSTRALIA VIA GETTY IMAGES

    Breakthrough

    England pace bowler Jofra Archer celebrates dismissing Australia’s Jake Weatherald during day 2 of the second Ashes test at The Gabba in Brisbane yesterday.

    Spinner Perera propels NEV to win in opening T20

    Spinner Perera propels NEV to win in opening T20

    North East Valley started the T20 campaign with a healthy win against Albion at Logan Park on Thursday night.

    Otago battling in U19 tourney

    Photo: ODT files.

    Otago battling in U19 tourney

    Otago slumped to a third consecutive loss at the New Zealand under-19 men’s tournament in Lincoln yesterday.

    WRC start confirmed for Paddon

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    WRC start confirmed for Paddon

    New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard will return to compete in the FIA World Rally Championship with Hyundai Motorsport in 2026.

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    Volts fight back to share honours with Northern Districts

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Volts fight back to share honours with Northern Districts

    Otago snaffled four late wickets to share the honours with Northern Districts on the opening day of their Plunket Shield encounter in Hamilton yesterday.

    Time for revival of Christmas At The Races concept

    Photo: Getty images

    Time for revival of Christmas At The Races concept

    The Oamaru Harness Racing Club is turning back the clock this Christmas.

    Mare out to mark milestone in style

    I Dream Of Jeannie wins at Addington on November 21. PHOTO: HRNZ

    Mare out to mark milestone in style

    As she approaches the end of her racing career, I Dream Of Jeannie could mark her 100th start in style when racing returns to Geraldine in South Canterbury.

    Gutsell quartet first family of grass

    Photo: ODT files

    Gutsell quartet first family of grass

    There is one factor punters do not have to worry about leading into Wingatui’s Christmas on the grass meeting.

    Five horses who may just boost your Christmas fund

    Photo: ODT files

    Five horses who may just boost your Christmas fund

    Harness racing hits the hallowed Wingatui turf when the annual Christmas at the trots meeting returns tomorrow. 

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    Big weekend ahead for Otago teams

    Logan herbert. Photo: supplied

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    Big weekend ahead for Otago teams

    The Otago teams have drafted in a little help for what will be a big weekend in Christchurch.

    ODT Racing Chat: Forbury Trotting Club at Wingatui

    ODT Racing Chat: Forbury Trotting Club at Wingatui

    We're at Wingatui today for ODT Racing Chat's preview of Forbury Park's big Christmas meeting on Sunday.

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    Otago men in sight of final

    Duncan Croudis. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Otago men in sight of final

    Captain Duncan Croudis says Otago are staying calm and focused despite being two wins away from breaking a 43-year drought.

    Alpiners women eager to push on

    The Alpiners. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Alpiners women eager to push on

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