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ChristchurchJuly 28

Supercars fans spend $9.5m in Christchurch

New Zealand’s first-ever Supercars Championship double header in Christchurch and Taupō delivered a $21.4 million boost to the economy.
    Supercars fans spend $9.5m in Christchurch
    Supercars fans spend $9.5m in Christchurch
    RacingJuly 28

    Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?

    Three southern racecourses are among seven slated for closure if wide-ranging New Zealand industry proposals are accepted.
    Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?
    Finish line in sight for southern racecourses?
    SportJuly 27

    Lewis Clareburt wins NZ's first gold medal at Glasgow Games

    Star swimmer Lewis Clareburt has won New Zealand's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
    Lewis Clareburt wins NZ's first gold medal at Glasgow Games
    Lewis Clareburt wins NZ's first gold medal at Glasgow Games
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    RugbyJuly 27

    Experience, newcomers to line up for North Otago

    Hard-working locals and handy reinforcements will be looking to lead North Otago to Heartland Championship glory.
    Kayla Hodge
    Experience, newcomers to line up for North Otago
    Experience, newcomers to line up for North Otago
    NetballJuly 26

    Silver Ferns win crucial clash against Jamaica

    It was a big performance for the Silver Ferns - who had limited preparation for the Commonwealth Games.
    Kayla Hodge
    Silver Ferns win crucial clash against Jamaica
    Silver Ferns win crucial clash against Jamaica
    Other SportJuly 26

    Another silver for Fairweather

    Erika Fairweather has added another silver medal to her Glasgow Games haul.
    Kayla Hodge
    Another silver for Fairweather
    Another silver for Fairweather
    Other SportJuly 26

    ‘Burnt-out’ Kerr withdraws from Glasgow Games

    NZ high jumper Hamish Kerr has officially withdrawn from this year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
    ‘Burnt-out’ Kerr withdraws from Glasgow Games
    ‘Burnt-out’ Kerr withdraws from Glasgow Games
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    RugbyJuly 26

    South Otago club rugby: Clutha charge to victory in final

    The Clutha Steamers secured back-to-back Southern Region rugby titles in style on Saturday.
    Francis Parker
    South Otago club rugby: Clutha charge to victory in final
    South Otago club rugby: Clutha charge to victory in final
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    RugbyJuly 26

    North Otago club rugby: Valley hold on to reclaim Citizens Shield

    Valley capped off an unbeaten season with a dramatic win in the Citizens Shield final on Saturday.
    Nic Duff
    North Otago club rugby: Valley hold on to reclaim Citizens Shield
    North Otago club rugby: Valley hold on to reclaim Citizens Shield
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    RugbyJuly 26

    King’s 1st XV get up over Otago Boys’ 1st XV

    Nobody quite knows. The inaugural South Island Boys’ Schools Championship — which had a round robin and no final — wrapped up at the weekend in intriguing fashion.
    Kayla Hodge
    King’s 1st XV get up over Otago Boys’ 1st XV
    King’s 1st XV get up over Otago Boys’ 1st XV
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    RugbyJuly 26

    Central Otago club rugby: Upper Clutha bank another title

    Most premier rugby coaches are concerned with revving their teams up so they produce a high-quality performance.
    Bob Howitt
    Central Otago club rugby: Upper Clutha bank another title
    Central Otago club rugby: Upper Clutha bank another title
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    SportJuly 26

    Home semifinals locked in for Stampede and Thunder

    The road to the New Zealand Ice Hockey League title will go through Queenstown or Dunedin.
    Hayden Meikle
    Home semifinals locked in for Stampede and Thunder
    Home semifinals locked in for Stampede and Thunder
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    SportJuly 26

    University Huskies defy recent form to claim Challenge Shield

    The University Huskies were the big winners on a super Saturday of Dunedin club hockey at the weekend.ek, taking home the challenge shield for the first time in 11 years.
    Nicholas Friedlander
    University Huskies defy recent form to claim Challenge Shield
    University Huskies defy recent form to claim Challenge Shield