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    Jamie Joseph says he is not in talks with New Zealand Rugby to replace the dumped Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach.

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    The new All Blacks coach will have plenty of issues facing them when they take the job. Photo:...

    The big issues facing the new All Black coach

    So while the All Black conversation turns to who will be named as new coach, it's worth weighing up just what they're getting themselves into.

    Black Caps secure historic series win

    Glenn Phillips scored a century in the win over India. Photo: Getty Images (file photo)

    Black Caps secure historic series win

    New Zealand batters Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips scored centuries in a 41-run win over India in the third one-day international in Indore last night.

    Melville Ives secures best result on world stage yet

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    Melville Ives secures best result on world stage yet

    Wānaka snowboarder Campbell Melville Ives executed arguably the best run of his career yesterday.

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    Watkin, Gurrey stamp out Sparks

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    Watkin, Gurrey stamp out Sparks

    Jess Watkin was in some kind of mood.

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    Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his victory over Adam Walton of Australia in the first round at Rod...

    Stars through as Aussie Open fans fume

    Star attractions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka are into the second round of the Australian Open, as disgruntled fans fumed over long queues and a surprise ticket sales halt.

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    Johnson gives all, but Clarke-powered total too big for Volts

    Katene Clarke. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Johnson gives all, but Clarke-powered total too big for Volts

    Sometimes you just have to sit back and admire something pretty special.

    Southlander takes early lead

    The field of 96 riders competes in the 42km street race in Invercargill on day one of the...

    Southlander takes early lead

    Marshall Erwood was planning to sleep alongside the Tour of Southland’s orange jersey overnight before going out to defend it on the first open road stage from Invercargill to Gore today.

    Teen subs’ late goals secure win

    File photo: RNZ

    Teen subs’ late goals secure win

    Late goals from teenagers Zoe Benson and Pia Vlok helped the Wellington Phoenix secure a 2-0 win over second-placed Canberra United in the women’s A-League game in Canberra on Saturday.

    Defender pipped in final but wins u18

    Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen in action off the coast of Gisborne at the 2026 New Zealand Surfing...

    Defender pipped in final but wins u18

    Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen narrowly missed surfing to a remarkable double but he did add another trophy to his cabinet on Saturday.

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    Openers star in big win for Green Island

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Openers star in big win for Green Island

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

    Pace-setting Swans demolish Stingers by 163 runs

    Pace-setting Swans demolish Stingers by 163 runs

    The Waihola Swans cemented their position at the top of the South Otago 40-over competition with a 163-run win over the Valley Stingers at Tuapeka Mouth on Saturday.

    Nth Otago can’t stave off big loss

    The Hawke Cup. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Nth Otago can’t stave off big loss

    North Otago showed some late fighting spirit before falling to a heavy defeat to their old rivals as the Hawke Cup resumed in Oamaru at the weekend.

    Bracewell prepares for 100th milestone against India

    Michael Bracewell's international career has flourished, despite a late start. Photo: Getty Images

    Bracewell prepares for 100th milestone against India

    Black Caps captain Michael Bracewell says he didn't expect to play one game for New Zealand, let alone bring up his 100th wearing the silver fern.

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    No place like home for Black Sticks skipper

    Black Sticks captain Olivia Shannon checks her shot during a training session at the McMillan...

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    No place like home for Black Sticks skipper

    Olivia Shannon is still adjusting to a New Zealand summer.

    Czech Menšík wins ASB Classic men's singles crown

    Jakub Menšík (CZE) returns a shot from Sebastian Baez (ARG) in the men's singles final match of...

    Czech Menšík wins ASB Classic men's singles crown

    Czech Jakub Menšík has won the 2026 ASB Classic men's singles in a fiercely fought final at Auckland's Stanley Street.

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    Games hub now based at Edgar Centre

    Photo: ODT files.

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    Games hub now based at Edgar Centre

    Athletes have two weeks to master their craft.

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    Mains offers sympathy for deposed Robertson; former ABs weigh in

    Laurie Mains. File photo: Linda Robertson

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    Mains offers sympathy for deposed Robertson; former ABs weigh in

    Having stood in the shoes of an All Blacks coach under a similar cloud, Otago rugby great Laurie Mains says he can empathise with Scott Robertson following his "traumatic" demise.

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    Drop proves costly as Brave's Watkin makes Sparks pay

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    Drop proves costly as Brave's Watkin makes Sparks pay

    The Northern Brave's Jess Watkin smacked 60 off 37 balls to set her side up for a five-wicket victory against the Sparks at University Oval this afternoon.

    Boks coach mocks ABs with AI Tony Brown video

    Boks coach mocks ABs with AI Tony Brown video

    Outspoken Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has taken to social media to address rumours of Tony Brown's links to the now vacant All Black coaching role.
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