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SportAugust 7

Late All Blacks surge dispatches Stormers, despite three yellow cards

The All Blacks have survived a fierce examination in the opening match of their South African tour, pulling clear with four late tries to win 38-21 in Cape Town.
    Late All Blacks surge dispatches Stormers, despite three yellow cards
    Late All Blacks surge dispatches Stormers, despite three yellow cards
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    SportAugust 7

    The Last Word: How New Zealand could host the Commonwealth Games again

    Och aye, then. Farewell to the Commonwealth Games.
    Hayden Meikle
    The Last Word: How New Zealand could host the Commonwealth Games again
    The Last Word: How New Zealand could host the Commonwealth Games again
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    BasketballAugust 7

    Sharks coach Jonathan Yim hoping to complete to-do list

    Southland Sharks coach Jonathan Yim had some firm plans when he arrived in Invercargill in 2024.
    Adrian Seconi
    Sharks coach Jonathan Yim hoping to complete to-do list
    Sharks coach Jonathan Yim hoping to complete to-do list
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    SportAugust 7

    Dunstan rower through to semifinals at U19 world championships

    Charlie Manser and Aidan Bennett set the tone for New Zealand on Bulgarian waters.
    Kayla Hodge
    Dunstan rower through to semifinals at U19 world championships
    Dunstan rower through to semifinals at U19 world championships
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    RugbyAugust 7

    St Hilda’s go back to back to back

    Threepeat complete.
    Kayla Hodge
    St Hilda’s go back to back to back
    St Hilda’s go back to back to back
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    RugbyAugust 7

    Highlanders halfback to join the Blues in 2027

    Another Highlander is heading to the Blues.
    Kayla Hodge
    Highlanders halfback to join the Blues in 2027
    Highlanders halfback to join the Blues in 2027
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    RugbyAugust 7

    Sam Nemec-Vial following the footsteps of his idol Ben Smith

    There is only one Ben Smith. But Sam Nemec-Vial does a very good impression.
    Adrian Seconi
    Sam Nemec-Vial following the footsteps of his idol Ben Smith
    Sam Nemec-Vial following the footsteps of his idol Ben Smith
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    RugbyAugust 7

    Women’s club final shapes as potential clash of styles

    Big River Country have the muscle up front. Dunedin Ururoa have a bunch of flash backs.
    Adrian Seconi
    Women’s club final shapes as potential clash of styles
    Women’s club final shapes as potential clash of styles
    CanterburyAugust 6

    Shirley looks to rebuild after difficult campaign

    “If we can live and breathe, then we’re still in there.” That is the Shirley Rugby Club's mentality after a difficult Christchurch metro premier season on and off the field.
    By Sam Coughlan
    Shirley looks to rebuild after difficult campaign
    Shirley looks to rebuild after difficult campaign
    CanterburyAugust 6

    Premiership drought to end in league grand final

    One of two long premiership droughts has to end when Eastern Eagles and Riccarton Knights meet in Sunday’s Canterbury Rugby League Premiership grand final at Ngā Puna Wai.
    Sam Coughlan
    Premiership drought to end in league grand final
    Premiership drought to end in league grand final
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    RugbyAugust 6

    The stage is set for the Greatest Rivalry tour

    Let the old-school tour begin. The All Blacks are set to embark on a fascinating African safari that will end with four tests against the world champion Springboks. Hayden Meikle asks five big questions ahead of the Greatest Rivalry tour.
    The stage is set for the Greatest Rivalry tour
    The stage is set for the Greatest Rivalry tour
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    RugbyAugust 6

    Otago excited for Canterbury challenge

    We have got the Ranfurly Shield. They want it back.
    Adrian Seconi
    Otago excited for Canterbury challenge
    Otago excited for Canterbury challenge
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    RugbyAugust 6

    Greatest Rivalry tour: Five Springboks to watch

    There are midweek games on the Greatest Rivalry tour but success will be judged on the four tests. Hayden Meikle identifies the five Springboks to watch.
    Hayden Meikle
    Greatest Rivalry tour: Five Springboks to watch
    Greatest Rivalry tour: Five Springboks to watch
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    SportAugust 6

    Thunder ready for semifinal storm

    You can feel the buzz around the Dunedin Thunder.
    Kayla Hodge
    Thunder ready for semifinal storm
    Thunder ready for semifinal storm
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    BasketballAugust 6

    Sharks chasing revenge in NBL against Saints

    Same teams. Different venue. The Southland Sharks will be hoping for some revenge when they host the Wellington Saints in the NBL final on Sunday.
    Sharks chasing revenge in NBL against Saints
    Sharks chasing revenge in NBL against Saints
    WorldAugust 6

    Infantino holds on as FIFA apologises for dumped World Cup plan

    A crisis meeting has been held after scathing criticism of FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
    Infantino holds on as FIFA apologises for dumped World Cup plan
    Infantino holds on as FIFA apologises for dumped World Cup plan
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    RugbyAugust 5

    Otago and Canterbury name settled line-ups for Ranfurly Shield rematch

    Otago coach Mark Brown knows a good thing when he sees it.
    Adrian Seconi
    Otago and Canterbury name settled line-ups for Ranfurly Shield rematch
    Otago and Canterbury name settled line-ups for Ranfurly Shield rematch
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    SportAugust 5

    Stampede raring to go for semifinals on home ice

    All roads lead to here.
    Kayla Hodge
    Stampede raring to go for semifinals on home ice
    Stampede raring to go for semifinals on home ice
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    SportAugust 5

    Butcher disappointed with world championships but eager to get back in boat

    Finn Butcher is never less than completely honest with himself.
    Hayden Meikle
    Butcher disappointed with world championships but eager to get back in boat
    Butcher disappointed with world championships but eager to get back in boat
    RugbyAugust 5

    Fabian Holland to start first game of Greatest Rivalry tour

    Otago and Highlanders lock Fabian Holland is in the starting XV for the All Blacks’ first game of their tour of South Africa.
    Hayden Meikle
    Fabian Holland to start first game of Greatest Rivalry tour
    Fabian Holland to start first game of Greatest Rivalry tour
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    CricketAugust 5

    Suzie Bates will pad up for another season with the Sparks

    Suzie Bates is not smacked her last boundary yet.
    Adrian Seconi
    Suzie Bates will pad up for another season with the Sparks
    Suzie Bates will pad up for another season with the Sparks
    RugbyAugust 5

    Mo’unga set to start for Canterbury in shield challenge

    Canterbury talisman Richie Mo’unga will start in the No 10 jersey for the first time since his return to New Zealand in his side’s attempt to win back the Ranfurly Shield off Otago on Saturday.
    Sam Coughlan
    Mo’unga set to start for Canterbury in shield challenge
    Mo’unga set to start for Canterbury in shield challenge
    Other SportAugust 5

    Coach to Wānaka stars leaving Snow Sports NZ

    Renowned snowboard and freeski coach Tom Willmott is leaving Snow Sports NZ after a long tenure.
    Coach to Wānaka stars leaving Snow Sports NZ
    Coach to Wānaka stars leaving Snow Sports NZ
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    BasketballAugust 4

    Nuggets season review: Seconi hands out his brickbats and bouquets

    The Otago Nuggets punched through their own talent ceiling to reach the playoffs this season.
    Adrian Seconi
    Nuggets season review: Seconi hands out his brickbats and bouquets
    Nuggets season review: Seconi hands out his brickbats and bouquets
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    RugbyAugust 4

    The Chat: Sean Jansen talks about life, fatherhood and his Irish debut

    It is one of the great southern rugby stories.
    The Chat: Sean Jansen talks about life, fatherhood and his Irish debut
    The Chat: Sean Jansen talks about life, fatherhood and his Irish debut
    SportAugust 4

    Secondary sport: Recognising our emerging student leaders

    Across Otago, student leaders are making a significant contribution to school sport, both on and off the field.
    Secondary sport: Recognising our emerging student leaders
    Secondary sport: Recognising our emerging student leaders
    ChristchurchAugust 4

    Crusaders hooker ruled out of All Blacks tour

    Crusaders and Canterbury hooker George Bell has been ruled out of the All Blacks tour of South Africa and has been replaced by Bradley Slater.
    Crusaders hooker ruled out of All Blacks tour
    Crusaders hooker ruled out of All Blacks tour
    FootballAugust 3

    South Island United coach steps down

    Head coach Rob Sherman has left South Island United by mutual agreement after their first season in the inaugural OFC Pro League.
    Sam Coughlan
    South Island United coach steps down
    South Island United coach steps down