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    Daniel Hillier has had a strong finish to the season on the DP World Tour, narrowly missing out...

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    Four leading Kiwi golfers have announced they'll play in the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort in February.

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    'Very good fit': Defensive guru to take reins at Nuggets

    Otago Nuggets assistant coach Jeff Sparrow will take the reins in 2026.

    Injured Mitchell to miss rest of Windies series

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    Injured Mitchell to miss rest of Windies series

    Black Caps batter Daryl Mitchell will miss the rest of the ODI series against West Indies because of injury.

    Roses get revenge on Ferns to send series to decider

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    Roses get revenge on Ferns to send series to decider

    Same score — different result.

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    ‘Impressive young man’ to make debut for Volts

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    ‘Impressive young man’ to make debut for Volts

    It's not unusual to make your provincial cricket debut at a young age when you have an exceptional pedigree.

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    Double ton, 5 wickets ‘a bit of fun’

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    Double ton, 5 wickets ‘a bit of fun’

    It would be fair to say Sam Harper has an insatiable appetite for runs.

    ABs face demanding 2026

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    ABs face demanding 2026

    The All Blacks will kick off the Nations Championship era by hosting France, Italy and Ireland as they embark on a 2026 schedule that will include a total of 17 matches, including 13 tests.

    Pipped for title, Alker gets a Cinking feeling

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    Pipped for title, Alker gets a Cinking feeling

    New Zealand golfer Steven Alker was pipped at the post at the Champions Tour’s season-ending event yesterday.

    Alker falls short on final day

    Steven Alker chips during the final round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix...

    Alker falls short on final day

    A second-place finish at the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, has cost New Zealand golfer Steven Alker the overall season-long prize.

    England edge Silver Ferns to level series

    Silver Ferns goal defence Karin Burger catches the ball as England shooter Helen Housby comes...

    England edge Silver Ferns to level series

    The Silver Ferns have lost the second netball test against England in London.

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    Sparks pay twice for poor batting

    Otago Sparks all-rounder PJ Watkins fields the ball while watched by Auckland batter Lauren Down...

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    Sparks pay twice for poor batting

    The Otago Sparks have lost some of their sparkle.

    Lane in purple patch of form as Tridents remain unbeaten in premier league

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    Lane in purple patch of form as Tridents remain unbeaten in premier league

    Alpiners striker Sam Lane banged in five goals to help his side seal a 5-3 win against the Tridents in Auckland yesterday.

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    Auckland Utd screamer the catalyst for Southern loss

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    Auckland Utd screamer the catalyst for Southern loss

    You cannot say Southern United do not put up a good fight.

    Alker holds narrow lead heading into final round

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    Alker holds narrow lead heading into final round

    New Zealand golfer Steven Alker is on the verge of another big payday on the Champions Tour.

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    Uni edge Originals in Andy Bay derby encounter

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    Uni edge Originals in Andy Bay derby encounter

    Andy Bay Uni fought out a close 4-2 win over local rivals Andy Bay Originals in the latest round of the Dunedin senior club competition at the weekend.

    Nweke standout for Silver Ferns

    Grace Nweke takes the ball under pressure from England defender Funmi Fadoju. Silver Ferns goal...

    Nweke standout for Silver Ferns

    The Silver Ferns delivered a composed final quarter to secure a tight 61-58 win over the English Roses in the opening test in London yesterday.

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    Bogue, Bacon help Albion past Green Island

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    Bogue, Bacon help Albion past Green Island

    A roundup of premier club cricket games played in Dunedin at the weekend.

    Kings, Bandits stay unbeaten

    Kings, Bandits stay unbeaten

    Two teams remain unbeaten after three rounds of the South Otago T20 competition.

    Shields century lays platform for victory

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    Shields century lays platform for victory

    Union, St Kevin’s and Albion emerged victorious in the fifth round of Borton Cup competition, beating Oamaru, Glenavy and Waitaki Boys’ respectively.

    Syndicate’s decision paying off

    Syndicate’s decision paying off

    The Bowl A Bouncer Syndicate’s throw at the stumps keeps paying winning dividends.
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