Ward returning to world stage after injury
You learn a lot about yourself when injury prevents you playing the sport you love.
Hockey
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Kings continue form to extend streak
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Kings continue form to extend streak
Who is stopping Kings?
Hockey title lost but optimism abounds
Hockey title lost but optimism abounds
The future of the North Otago men’s hockey team looks bright despite finishing third at the Ian Smith Tournament in Ashburton last weekend.
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Comfortable victory for City Highlanders
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Comfortable victory for City Highlanders
The City Highlanders celebrated coach Ben Varkalis’ 300th game as head coach in style, beating the University Huskies 2-0 on Saturday to maintain top spot on the premier women’s ladder.
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Kings Utd Royals end City Highlanders’ streak
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Kings Utd Royals end City Highlanders’ streak
The Kings United Royals have put in a statement performance, ending the City Highlanders unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 defeat of the league leaders.
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Whales whale on Panthers in club derby
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Whales whale on Panthers in club derby
The University Whales have affirmed their spot at the top of the Premier Men’s table with a comfortable 6-1 win over their club counterparts, the University Panthers.
Otago four named in NZ side to defend nations Cup
Otago four named in NZ side to defend nations Cup
Otago foursome Benji Culhane, Finn Ward, Malachi Buschl and Kane Russell have been named in the Black Sticks squad to compete at the 2026 FIH Hockey Men’s Nations Cup in Cape Town, South Africa,...
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Whales stun Tuataras to take hold of shield
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Whales stun Tuataras to take hold of shield
The University Whales stunned Taieri 3-2 on Saturday to end the Tuataras’ Challenge Shield reign of over three years.
Black Sticks put up strong fight
Black Sticks put up strong fight
The Black Sticks are not far off the best in the world.
Black Sticks women give Argentina a run for their money in China
Black Sticks women give Argentina a run for their money in China
The Black Sticks women fought hard before slipping to a 3-2 loss to world No 2 Argentina at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament in China yesterday.
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Kings grab extra point in shootout against Albany
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Kings grab extra point in shootout against Albany
Tuesday night’s midweek round of premier club hockey promised plenty and it more than lived up to expectations as the Kings United Cobras and Albany Alligators played out another classic.
Women’s hockey squad named
Women’s hockey squad named
The Black Sticks women have named a 19-player squad for the Changzhou invitational tournament from April 26 to May 4.
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City Highlanders continue winning start to season
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City Highlanders continue winning start to season
The City Highlanders maintained their winning start to the season on Saturday to go six points clear at the top of the Dunedin premier women’s competition.
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Even contests as four matches end in draws
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Even contests as four matches end in draws
It was a day of shared honours in Dunedin club hockey at the McMillan Hockey Centre on Saturday as four of five games ended in draws.
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Huskies triumph in first game
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Huskies triumph in first game
The University Huskies got their new era off to a winning start as they beat the Taieri Tigers 3-2 on the opening day of the Otago premier club competition on Saturday.
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New format, team changes for premier competition
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New format, team changes for premier competition
Otago premier club hockey is back for another year and looks set to be more entertaining than ever.
Russell stars in draw
Russell stars in draw
Otago veteran Kane Russell scored twice for the Black Sticks as they fought out a 3-3 draw with Japan in Hamilton yesterday.
Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks
Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks
Otago veteran Kane Russell put the icing on the Black Sticks’ series win over Japan on Monday night.
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Return to top level leaves Thompson fizzing
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Return to top level leaves Thompson fizzing
It had been a while since fans had seen Liz Thompson in black.
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Tournament like family reunion for Dutch-raised Black Stick
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Tournament like family reunion for Dutch-raised Black Stick
Dunedin has been a home away from home for Josie Murray.