Hamish Kerr leaps to another Diamond League victory
Hamish Kerr leaps to another Diamond League victory
Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr is returning to his best after winning the latest Diamond League meeting.
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Clubs battling DCC charge increases
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Clubs battling DCC charge increases
Higher ground and facility user charges could force a community football club to shut up shop, a Dunedin-based sports administrator says.
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Discipline key focus for Stampede as finals series looms
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Discipline key focus for Stampede as finals series looms
If there is one message Stampede captain Mitchell Frear wants to slap home this weekend, it is for his team to stay out of the penalty box.
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‘Good feeling’ around Old Golds camp
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‘Good feeling’ around Old Golds camp
There is a quiet optimism about where this North Otago team could go this season.
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Sustainability of changes questioned
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Sustainability of changes questioned
Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan does not want changes to the national league to come at the cost of local clubs.
City Highlanders, Taieri Tuataras attempting to retain titles
City Highlanders, Taieri Tuataras attempting to retain titles
The Dunedin premier hockey season winds up today, with both the City Highlanders and Taieri Tuataras bidding to defend their titles.
Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career
Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career
Former Otago all-rounder Sam Wells has resigned from the position of Black Caps selector to concentrate on his work commitments.
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Tide turning against clubs, codes fear
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Tide turning against clubs, codes fear
The country’s sports clubs are battling mounting costs, funding issues and volunteer burnout. Reporter Adrian Seconi checks the pulse of the club scene in Otago.
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Starting well key focus for Otago
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Starting well key focus for Otago
Holding on to the ball longer would be a good start.
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May the football gods shine on Liverpool
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May the football gods shine on Liverpool
Honestly, August kind of sucks. You do not need all the details but there are just too many dates that dredge up painful memories for The Last Word to make this a month worth celebrating.
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Mid City Magic favourites as club giants meet again
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Mid City Magic favourites as club giants meet again
The chance to complete an unbeaten season awaits the Mid City Magic.
Selby-Rickit joins exodus to Australia
Selby-Rickit joins exodus to Australia
Te Paea Selby-Rickit is the latest Kiwi heading to Australia.
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‘I feel Otago is where I’m supposed to be’
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‘I feel Otago is where I’m supposed to be’
Abigail Paton is right where she is meant to be.
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Southland Boys’ taking steady approach into SI schools final
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Southland Boys’ taking steady approach into SI schools final
Southland Boys' do not scare easily. They did have a scare last weekend, though.
Christchurch Boys’ looking forward to SBHS clash
Christchurch Boys’ looking forward to SBHS clash
Despite sealing the Miles Toyota Premiership title, Christchurch Boys’ High have had to quickly refocus on Saturday's South Island first XV final against Southland Boys' High.
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St Hilda’s keep legacy going
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St Hilda’s keep legacy going
You never know where life can take you.
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Cup changes won’t affect Bond
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Cup changes won’t affect Bond
Hamish Bond cannot be replaced.
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Heffernan confirms move to Australia
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Heffernan confirms move to Australia
Thunderbirds are go; Southern Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan is spreading her wings after signing with the Adelaide Thunderbirds for the 2026 season.
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Giant-killers look to back up 2024’s feats
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Giant-killers look to back up 2024’s feats
Thames Valley and Mid Canterbury have never been so popular.
Holland starts again for Pumas clash
Holland starts again for Pumas clash
Highlander Fabian Holland will start for the All Blacks again, as coach Scott Robertson reverts to his strongest match-day squad for the first test against Argentina.