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    New Zealand test captain Tom Latham. Photo: Getty Images

    Latham voices support for NZ franchise T20 league

    Black Caps' Test captain Tom Latham says a proposed T20 franchise league in New Zealand is a great initiative and would boost the standard of cricket in Aotearoa.

    All Whites striker signs with South Island United

    Oskar van Hattum playing for New Zealand at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: South Island United

    All Whites striker signs with South Island United

    South Island United have boosted their squad for the inaugural OFC Pro League, signing All Whites player Oskar van Hattum.

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    Wānaka teen one cool character

    Raphael Anderson plays a shot during the final day of the New Zealand interprovincial at the...

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    Wānaka teen one cool character

    You could say Raphael Anderson is the coolest teenager in Otago — but that might embarrass the 14-year-old golfer.

    Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year

    The All Blacks will play 17 matches next year, including 13 tests, but Dunedin is not on the test...

    Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year

    New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Dunedin will not host an All Blacks test in 2026.

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    Rearguard action falls just short

    Photo: ODT files

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    Rearguard action falls just short

    There can be honour in defeat.

    Robinson picks up bronze, maintains overall lead

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson rounds a flag during the second of two world cup races at Mont...

    Robinson picks up bronze, maintains overall lead

    Alice Robinson maintained her podium streak with third place at the second Quebec round of the giant slalom world cup yesterday.

    Otago athletes pick up three medals on final day

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    Otago athletes pick up three medals on final day

    Otago saved their best for last.

    England 'over-prepared' ahead of Gabba loss: McCullum

    England's Ben Stokes with head coach Brendon McCullum. Photo: Reuters

    England 'over-prepared' ahead of Gabba loss: McCullum

    Coach Brendon McCullum has claimed England trained too hard for the Gabba Test, which ended in a bruising eight-wicket loss that leaves the tourists' Ashes hopes in tatters.

    Robinson goes back-to-back

    New Zealand skier Alice Robinson reacts after her winning run in the women's giant slalom at the...

    Robinson goes back-to-back

    Queenstown skier Alice Robinson is in some sort of form.

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    Otago sides put in decent showing

    Otago pitcher Tarnee Gallen in action during the Jubilee Cup softball tournament in Christchurch...

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    Otago sides put in decent showing

    Otago softballers performed with credit as the annual South Island diamond rivalry played out in Christchurch at the weekend.

    Jones claims record seventh Kepler Challenge

    Daniel Jones celebrates with partner Michelle and son Hudson after winning the Kepler Challenge...

    Jones claims record seventh Kepler Challenge

    Whakatane runner Daniel Jones made history with a record-breaking seventh Kepler Challenge title in Te Anau on Saturday.

    Neser breaks England resistance at Gabba

    Michael Neser (centre) celebrates a five-wicket haul with teammates Alex Carey (left) and Travis...

    Neser breaks England resistance at Gabba

    Australia have stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes test to go 2-0 up in the series, as England's resistance was broken on day four in Brisbane.

    Tearful Norris takes F1 title, bad day for Lawson

    An emotional Lando Norris in Abu Dhabi becomes the 2025 Formula One World Champion. Photo: Reuters

    Tearful Norris takes F1 title, bad day for Lawson

    McLaren's Lando Norris sobbed tears of joy and relief as he won the Formula One championship for the first time, ended Max Verstappen's four-year reign.

    Salah future in doubt at Liverpool

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) and Mohamed Salah after the match. Photo: Action Images via...

    Salah future in doubt at Liverpool

    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah says he's been "thrown under the bus" as he tore into the club over his treatment and signalled a potential exit.

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    Tough run chase looms for Otago

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    Tough run chase looms for Otago

    Otago will likely be in survival mode on the final day of their Plunket Shield game against Northern Districts in Hamilton today.

    Harrington’s silver continues his fine season

    Luca Harrington (left) stands on the podium next to Ulrik Samnoey and Matej Svancer at the...

    Harrington’s silver continues his fine season

    Wanaka star Luca Harrington has posted another top-shelf performance early in the freeskiing season.

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    Albion makes Uni chase leather

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    Albion makes Uni chase leather

    A roundup of premier club cricket games played in Dunedin at the weekend.

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    Alpiners men seeking payback

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    Alpiners men seeking payback

    The Alpiners men will get a chance to right wrongs in the Premier Hockey League final.

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    Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test

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    Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test

    Dunedin appears to have missed out on an All Blacks test in 2026.

    Gutting end to strong season for Southern Hoiho

    Lillian Dart of the Southern Hoiho and Marena Whittle of the Mainland Pouākai come face to face...

    Gutting end to strong season for Southern Hoiho

    Bree Hall lined it up and nailed it with less than one minute on the clock.
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