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    Scott Weenink said it had been a  privilege to lead NZ Cricket. Photo: RNZ

    'I'm out': NZ Cricket boss resigns

    NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned, following a disagreement with the organisation's board and the sport's key stakeholders.

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    Latham, Conway eclipse test opening record

    Black Cap openers Tom Latham (left) and Devon Conway celebrate their record partnership on day...

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    Latham, Conway eclipse test opening record

    Devon Conway and Tom Latham have eclipsed cult-heroes John Wright and Bruce Edgar as New Zealand’s most prolific test opening partnership.

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    Year in review: Stories of pluck and tenacity aplenty

    Dunedin surfer Alexis Owen is hoisted aloft after winning the New Zealand open men’s title on the...

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    Year in review: Stories of pluck and tenacity aplenty

    ODT sports reporters take time to look back over the year and reflect on their favourite moments - and identify the ones to watch in 2026.

    Peters goes one better and picks up gold

    Corey Peters heads to gold in Italy. PHOTO: FIA PARA SNOWSPORTS

    Peters goes one better and picks up gold

    New Zealand skier Corey Peters continued his excellent start to the season with gold in the para alpine downhill world cup in Italy yesterday.

    Otago names to fore in Halbergs

    Zoi Sadowski Synnott. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Otago names to fore in Halbergs

    Otago snowsports stars feature prominently in the list of Halberg Awards finalists.

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    Volunteer brings the family vibe

    New Zealand Rugby volunteer of the year Jodi Taylor is joined by her family (clockwise from left)...

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    Volunteer brings the family vibe

    Two weeks after arriving in Middlemarch, Jodi Taylor got the call to help the Strath Taieri Rugby Club.

    ‘Crazy’ time after winning Open

    Ryan Peake kisses the Brodie Breeze Trophy at Millbrook after winning the 2025 New Zealand Open....

    ‘Crazy’ time after winning Open

    Defending champion Ryan Peake will be back at the New Zealand Open.

    Kerr awarded Lonsdale Cup

    Hamish Kerr holds the Lonsdale Cup. PHOTO: NZOC

    Kerr awarded Lonsdale Cup

    Olympic and world champion Hamish Kerr has been awarded the New Zealand Olympic Committee’s Lonsdale Cup for 2025.

    Australia on verge of Ashes retention

    Pat Cummins. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Australia on verge of Ashes retention

    Australia are hurtling towards Ashes retention after Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon returned to leave England 213 for eight, with the tourists trailing by 158 runs in Adelaide.

    Netball NZ boss resigns after tumultuous year

    Jennie Wyllie says she wants to spend more time with her family and look for new opportunities....

    Netball NZ boss resigns after tumultuous year

    Jennie Wyllie had come under fire this year for her handling of the shock standing down of Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua.

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    Duffy remains grounded over recent rapid rise

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    Duffy remains grounded over recent rapid rise

    Earlier this year, Jacob Duffy wondered whether he was the new Matt Henry - the perennial understudy whistled in for a game every now and then.

    ODT Odds On: Pete's Pride tells all

    ODT Odds On: Pete's Pride tells all

    Well it’s the last ODT Odds on column for the year, brought to you by the Baaa bar, and we are going out with a Christmas cracker!

    Openers' tons put NZ in box seat against Windies

    New Zealand's Devon Conway celebrates reaching his century against the West Indies in Mount...

    Openers' tons put NZ in box seat against Windies

    The Black Caps are in complete control after a record-setting day one in the third and final test against the West Indies in Mount Maunganui.

    England win another review after Snicko error

    Australia's Alex Carey celebrates after reaching his maiden Ashes century. Photo: Reuters

    England win another review after Snicko error

    England have had a review reinstated after the operators of Snicko admitted their error wrongly denied the tourists Alex Carey's wicket on day one of the third Ashes test.

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    Ruthe so good normal rules ‘just stop applying’

    Sam Ruthe celebrates as he becomes the youngest person to go under the 4min mark in the mile at...

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    Ruthe so good normal rules ‘just stop applying’

    Has there been a more exciting prospect to come out of New Zealand sport in recent history than Sam Ruthe?

    Progress of Williamson ‘remarkable’

    The Williamson family is grateful for the huge support for Nathan since he was dislodged from the...

    Progress of Williamson ‘remarkable’

    Nathan Williamson is making "remarkable progress" following his fall at Alexandra Park last Friday night.

    Highlanders sign rising Southland star

    Highlanders sign rising Southland star

    The Highlanders have locked in another young man with oodles of potential.

    Shelton back as top seed as field confirmed

    Ben Shelton. Photo: Getty Images

    Shelton back as top seed as field confirmed

    Five players who have reached the world’s top 10, along with some explosive emerging talent, are among the male players confirmed for the men’s ASB Classic in January.

    Wakatipu game abandoned

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Wakatipu game abandoned

    Wakatipu High School did not have a lot to do on the opening day of their inaugural appearance at the New Zealand First XI boys tournament at Lincoln yesterday.

    Whites entering new phase of training careers

    Stacey and David White. PHOTO: HRNZ

    Whites entering new phase of training careers

    Just as many are winding down for the summer, Stacey and David White are accelerating into an exciting new phase of their training careers.
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