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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

    Ethan de Groot is getting ready for a very big year.

    Wānaka freeride skier tops podium again

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    Wānaka freeride skier tops podium again

    There must be something in those Wānaka mountains.

    All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

    Scott Robertson and Ardie Savea at a media conference in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

    All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

    Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for head coach Scott Robertson's sacking.

    Strong Japanese showing for Open

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    Strong Japanese showing for Open

    More top-class Japanese golfers will be chasing the top prize at the New Zealand Open at the end of this month.

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    Volts zapped by Northern in eight wicket loss

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    Volts zapped by Northern in eight wicket loss

    It was not the return to one day action the Otago Volts were hoping for.

    Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

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    Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

    NZ Rugby has confirmed that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel for the next All Black coach.

    High scoring Canadian defenceman returns for Thunder

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    High scoring Canadian defenceman returns for Thunder

    The Dunedin Thunder have locked in their first player for 2026.

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    Volts resume 50-over campaign by taking on ND

    Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Volts resume 50-over campaign by taking on ND

    Otago coach Josh Tasman-Jones feels his men are refreshed, keen and ready to make the second half of the Ford Trophy campaign a lot better than the first.

    Big Lebowski picks up second win in seven days

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    Big Lebowski picks up second win in seven days

    Ryal Bush trainer Brett Gray could not be happier with the current form of The Big Lebowski.

    Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks

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    Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks

    Otago veteran Kane Russell put the icing on the Black Sticks’ series win over Japan on Monday night.

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    North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

    North Otago all-rounder Cameron Grubb. PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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    North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

    Cameron Grubb and his North Otago team sure had a weekend to celebrate.

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    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

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    Skaters take big distances in their stride

    Imagine travelling 419km just to train for your sport.

    Rules tweaked to speed up game

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    Rules tweaked to speed up game

    Super Rugby Pacific rules are changing yet again in a bid to speed up the game.

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    Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back

    Greg Denison, of Melbourne, has crossed the Ditch for his second Masters Games in Dunedin — and...

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    Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back

    Greg Denison describes himself as a "little bit of a mixed lolly bag".

    Running on borrowed time

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    Bronwyn Harris was given 12-18 months to live after an out-of-the-blue cancer diagnosis turned her world upside down. This month she will stand on the start line of the Kathmandu Coast to Coast.

    Commonwealth Games in Ruthe's sights

    Sam Ruthe breaks the New Zealand indoor mile record in Boston. Photo: Aaron Bui/Athletics NZ

    Commonwealth Games in Ruthe's sights

    The Glasgow Commonwealth Games is now on the radar for New Zealand running sensation Sam Ruthe.

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    Bowlers hold sway in all three club games

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    Bowlers hold sway in all three club games

    Talk about the ball ruling the bat.

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    Games good reason for holiday

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    Games good reason for holiday

    Visiting loved ones is always a nice excuse for a family holiday.

    Rowing gold stolen from Olympian's home

    Rowing gold stolen from Olympian's home

    A former Olympic rower hopes there is some honour among thieves after his gold medal was stolen from his Christchurch home while he was away for the weekend.
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