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SportFebruary 9

Vibe of competition in city draws ex-Olympian back

Martin Brill was hooked on fencing the moment he picked up the blade.
Vibe of competition in city draws ex-Olympian back
Vibe of competition in city draws ex-Olympian back
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SportFebruary 8

Organisers ‘pretty happy’ with Games

"Dunedin really put it on for us."
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NetballFebruary 6

Friendships, no injuries their goals

Do lobsters, lifeguards, mermaids and bottles of champagne belong on a netball court?
Friendships, no injuries their goals
Friendships, no injuries their goals
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DunedinFebruary 6

Birthday trip to remember for footballer and team-mates

You can’t ask for a better birthday present.
Birthday trip to remember for footballer and team-mates
Birthday trip to remember for footballer and team-mates
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GolfFebruary 4

Meeuws enjoying ambassador role

Kees Meeuws was a master on the rugby field.
Meeuws enjoying ambassador role
Meeuws enjoying ambassador role
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DunedinFebruary 3

Competitors enjoy blasts from the past

Shots will continue to be fired over the next few days in Roxburgh, blackening the skies.
Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
Competitors enjoy blasts from the past
DunedinFebruary 3

Games athletes busy competing

More than 3000 athletes are in Dunedin for the Masters Games to compete in more than 60 sports
Games athletes busy competing
Games athletes busy competing
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SportFebruary 2

Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back

Greg Denison describes himself as a "little bit of a mixed lolly bag".
Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back
Camaraderie, support draws swimmer back
SportFebruary 2

Skaters take big distances in their stride

Imagine travelling 419km just to train for your sport.
Skaters take big distances in their stride
Skaters take big distances in their stride
WānakaFebruary 2

Claiming gold in golden years

Keith Hutton is just getting better with age.
Claiming gold in golden years
Claiming gold in golden years
SportFebruary 1

Masters Games 2026

Hundreds of athletes flocked to Dunedin for the opening weekend of the Masters Games.
Masters Games 2026
Masters Games 2026
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SportFebruary 1

Games good reason for holiday

Visiting loved ones is always a nice excuse for a family holiday.
Games good reason for holiday
Games good reason for holiday
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SportJanuary 30

All the pieces fall into place for 37th games

From the traditional to the weird and wacky — the Masters Games offers up something for everyone. 
All the pieces fall into place for 37th games
All the pieces fall into place for 37th games
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SportJanuary 16

Games hub now based at Edgar Centre

Athletes have two weeks to master their craft.
Games hub now based at Edgar Centre
Games hub now based at Edgar Centre
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SportFebruary 12

NZ ‘environment’ credited for renaissance

Mohammad Deljoo thought his days as a competitive swimmer were behind him.
NZ ‘environment’ credited for renaissance
NZ ‘environment’ credited for renaissance
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DunedinFebruary 11

Games swimmer dies on 92nd birthday

A Masters Games athlete died in Dunedin after competing in the sport he loved on his 92nd birthday.
Games swimmer dies on 92nd birthday
Games swimmer dies on 92nd birthday
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SportFebruary 11

Vietnamese ‘dress-up’ part of the fun

John Cuttance and Trinh On have had a busy week.
Vietnamese ‘dress-up’ part of the fun
Vietnamese ‘dress-up’ part of the fun
SportFebruary 11

Aim to encourage all to take up archery

Ardy Ayto is on a mission to make archery for everyone.
Aim to encourage all to take up archery
Aim to encourage all to take up archery
DunedinFebruary 11

Competitors visiting ‘helps the city’

The New Zealand Masters Games’ return to Dunedin has been a boost in more ways than one.
Competitors visiting ‘helps the city’
Competitors visiting ‘helps the city’
SportFebruary 11

Stick ability on show

It was a busy few days at the McMillan Hockey Centre as  players from across the country flocked to Dunedin for the Masters Games.
Stick ability on show
Stick ability on show
CanterburyFebruary 9

Masters match-up morphing into marriage

This is the story of Darryl and Melissa.
Masters match-up morphing into marriage
Masters match-up morphing into marriage
DunedinFebruary 9

Masters match-up morphing into marriage

This is the story of Darryl and Melissa.
Masters match-up morphing into marriage
Masters match-up morphing into marriage
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SportFebruary 8

Hawaikirangi passionate advocate of pickleball

For Annie Hawaikirangi, pickleball has been "life-changing".
Hawaikirangi passionate advocate of pickleball
Hawaikirangi passionate advocate of pickleball
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SportFebruary 8

Passion for darts making it hard for Girdler to step back

The Eddie Girdler Lounge is almost as busy as its namesake.
Passion for darts making it hard for Girdler to step back
Passion for darts making it hard for Girdler to step back
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SportFebruary 8

Blind bowler loving first taste of Games

Blind indoor bowler Nooapii Rouvi, originally from the Cook Islands but now living in Dunedin, is loving his first experience of the Masters Games. Kayla Hodge asks him some quickfire questions about his experience.
Blind bowler loving first taste of Games
Blind bowler loving first taste of Games