GO
Subscribe
Subscribe
CLOSE
SECTIONS
Dunedin
Otago
Dunedin
Queenstown
Wānaka
Central Otago
South Otago
North Otago
Canterbury
Christchurch
South Canterbury
North Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Selwyn
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Business
Lifestyle
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Racing
Basketball
Football
Netball
Motorsport
League
Golf
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Editorial
100 Years Ago
Advertising Features
Build Buy Renovate
Healthcare Providers
SEND US NEWS & PHOTOS
SIGN IN | CREATE ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE
My Account
E-Edition
Contact us
Advertising
Allied Media
Subscribe
Subscribe
Subscribe
News
Dunedin
Queenstown
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Otago
Dunedin
Queenstown
Wānaka
Central Otago
South Otago
North Otago
Canterbury
Christchurch
South Canterbury
North Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Selwyn
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Business
Lifestyle
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Racing
Basketball
Football
Netball
Motorsport
League
Golf
SIGN IN
Dunedin
Queenstown
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Dunedin
Otago
Dunedin
Queenstown
Wānaka
Central Otago
South Otago
North Otago
Canterbury
Christchurch
South Canterbury
North Canterbury
Mid Canterbury
Selwyn
Rural Life
Dairy
Red Meat
Horticulture
Rural People
Rural Events
Business
Lifestyle
Food & Wine
ODT Quiz
Home & Garden
The Mix
Entertainment
Travel
Fashion
Sport
Cricket
Rugby
Racing
Basketball
Football
Netball
Motorsport
League
Golf
Southland
West Coast
National
World
Opinion
Editorial
100 Years Ago
Advertising Features
Build Buy Renovate
Healthcare Providers
SEND US NEWS & PHOTOS
SUBSCRIBE
My Account
E-Edition
Contact us
Advertising
Allied Media
Social media
GO
Subscribe
Commonwealth Games 2022
Sport
August 9
The Kiwi team’s highs were high, the lows were ... few and far between
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham threw up the usual amount of drama, excitement, heartbreak - and medals. Lots and lots of medals. Otago Daily Times sports reporters reflect on how the NZ team performed.
Sport
August 8
Gate-way to glory
Prepare for the mullet hairstyle to get even more popular in New Zealand schoolyards. Aaron Gate might just have inspired a generation to both give cycling a go and let that hair flow underneath the helmet.
Sport
August 5
Shot put one-two: Walsh wins gold, Gill takes silver
Kiwi shot putters Tom Walsh and Jacko Gill have taken out the gold and silver medals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Sport
August 5
NZ at Birmingham: 6 August
Results and upcoming events for New Zealand competitors in Birmingham.
Sport
August 5
A fan of sand as Jovan lands
South Africa's Jovan van Vuuren in action in the Commonwealth Games men’s long jump final at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, UK yesterday.
Sport
August 5
Let’s enjoy Games for what they are
The Last Word was unexpectedly asked to feature on one of those castpod things on an RNZ platform this week to bang on about the relevance of the Commonwealth Games and some favourite memories of the event.
Sport
August 4
Plenty of positives in Fairweather’s 4th
The chance of a medal came alive as Erika Fairweather took off on her trademark final lap kick.
Sport
August 4
A taste of Kiwi
New Zealanders have been in the thick of the action in Birmingham.
Sport
August 3
Impressive Fairweather fastest qualifier
Erika Fairweather will take plenty of confidence from last night’s race.
Sport
August 3
Games briefs: 4 August
New Zealand’s lawn bowls contingent has won its first medal, claiming bronze in the women’s fours.
Sport
August 2
Surprise bronze for Kiwi pole vaulter in Birmingham
Commonwealth Games debutant Imogen Ayris has claimed a shock bronze in the women's pole vault, edging compatriot and training partner Olivia McTaggart for a place on the podium.
Sport
August 2
'Absolutely gutted': NZ flagbearer Joelle King stunned at Games
A tearful Joelle King has been stunned in the semifinals of the women's squash singles, admitting she went "mentally walkabouts" during the match.
Sport
August 2
Tall Blacks miss out; Tall Ferns after bronze
Both New Zealand teams missed out on the 3x3 basketball finals in Birmingham.
Sport
July 31
Southland's Strong sprints to cycling gold
Corbin Strong has secured New Zealand's sixth track-cycling gold medal at the Commonwealth Games after producing an upset performance in the men's 15km Scratch Race.
Sport
July 31
Swimming golds for Clareburt and Willmer at Games
Lewis Clareburt and Joshua Willmer have made it a special day for New Zealand in the pool at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Sport
July 29
Women’s pursuit team to chase gold
The New Zealand women's pursuit cycling team was set to ride for gold this morning, after a strong performance in qualifying last night.
Sport
July 29
Clareburt confident of delivering
Lewis Clareburt has enough confidence in his abilities that he has suffered no sleepless nights leading into the Commonwealth Games.
Sport
July 29
In she goes
Star Black Ferns Sevens winger Portia Woodman scores her side’s first try of the Commonwealth Games, against Canada last night.
Sport
July 29
The Games begin
Moments from the opening ceremony of the Birmingham Commonwealth games are captured by photographers from Getty Images and Reuters.
Sport
July 28
Birmingham Games begin
Flag bearers Tom Walsh and Joelle King have led the New Zealand team into Alexander Stadium as the 22nd Commonwealth Games begins in Birmingham.
Sport
July 28
Our local contenders
There are lots of athletes with Otago links at the Commonwealth Games.
Sport
July 28
The medals are waiting—and we will be counting
Seasoned (read ancient) sports reporter Adrian Seconi predicts with absolute certainty how many medals New Zealand will win at the highly anticipated 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games.
Sport
July 28
Commonwealth Games: the Kiwis to watch
Too many Kiwis, not enough time. So let’s boil it down to the New Zealanders you simply MUST watch in Birmingham. Set your alarms and follow this guide from Hayden Meikle.
Sport
July 27
Magic moments live on in history of Games
The Commonwealth Games are nearly here.
Cricket
July 26
Bates takes complete Games experience to Birmingham
Women's T20 cricket and 3x3 basketball will debut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and one New Zealand athlete - dual international Suzie Bates - knows a bit about both.
View more
