World Cup win a 'dream come true' for Wānaka skier
In a first for Kiwi snow sports, Wānaka's Luca Harrington has won the FIS Freeski Big Air World Cup in Klagenfurt, Austria.
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Luke Littler claims darts world crown at 17
Luke Littler claims darts world crown at 17
Seventeen-year-old sensation Luke 'The Nuke' Littler has thrashed Michael van Gerwen 7-3 to become the youngest ever PDC darts world champion.
Obituary: Brian Hastings, cricketer
Obituary: Brian Hastings, cricketer
Brian Hastings was a brilliant right-hand batsman who scored with dash and grace all around the wicket whether elegant drives, tucking deft glances off his pads or a crisp, beautifully executed...
Osaka, Tauson set to face off in ASB Classic final
Osaka, Tauson set to face off in ASB Classic final
Japan's Naomi Osaka will meet Denmark's Clara Tauson in the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland after an action-packed day.
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Tactical approach yields bronze
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Tactical approach yields bronze
The Chinese waters seem to float Nick Collier’s way.
Another World Cup podium for Alice Robinson
Another World Cup podium for Alice Robinson
Queenstown skier Alice Robinson has started 2025 on a positive note, with a third-place finish in the giant slalom at the latest World Cup event in Slovenia.
Osaka survives first-set scare to make semi
Osaka survives first-set scare to make semi
Four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka stands alone against a Stars and Stripes tidal wave at the ASB Classic in Auckland.
ODT Racing Chat: Omakau in the sun
ODT Racing Chat: Omakau in the sun
Paul Dwyer spent yesterday at the Omakau races with 8000 people on course on a brilliant day, making it the biggest meeting in the South Island outside of the NZ Trotting Cup Day in Christchurch.
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Black Caps head into ODIs with T20 gusto
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Black Caps head into ODIs with T20 gusto
Rachin Ravindra’s eyes light up when he talks about one-day cricket.
Osaka pushed to book semi-final spot
Osaka pushed to book semi-final spot
Naomi Osaka has passed her toughest test yet at the ASB Classic in Auckland, defeating American Hailey Baptiste in three sets to book a place in the semi-finals.
Mo’unga rounds off campaign in style
Mo’unga rounds off campaign in style
It did not quite happen as expected but Mo'unga kicked a winning goal with his brilliant victory in the group 3 Central Otago Trotting Cup at Omakau yesterday.
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A year of triumphs, firsts and farewells
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A year of triumphs, firsts and farewells
Another weird, wild, wacky and wonderful sporting year is in the books.
Sri Lanka avoid T20 clean sweep
Sri Lanka avoid T20 clean sweep
Sri Lanka have won the final game of the three-match T20 series against the Black Caps.
Five runners well placed to help your bank balance
Five runners well placed to help your bank balance
The Central Otago summer harness racing circuit continues with a bumper card of action programmed at Roxburgh. Harness racing journalist JonnyTurner has delved into the form for the...
Williamson looking to build on 2024
Williamson looking to build on 2024
After an all-conquering season, Matthew Williamson hopes to keep his momentum going in 2025 with a big Roxburgh Cup day tomorrow.
Does Madison have the keys to victory?
Does Madison have the keys to victory?
ASB Classic top seed Madison Keys has powered her way into the quarter-finals with a dominant win.
Arsenal comeback to climb to second
Arsenal comeback to climb to second
Arsenal showed they can cope without the injured Bukayo Saka as they began the year in style.
Goalless draw for Auckland
Goalless draw for Auckland
Auckland FC have kicked off the new year with a new milestone - their first goalless draw in the A-League.
Israeli players barred
Israeli players barred
Israeli players have been barred from this month’s World Indoor Bowls Championships in England after a campaign by pro-Palestinian groups.
Osaka through to ASB quarter-finals
Osaka through to ASB quarter-finals
Even with big tennis names pulling out and the local hopeful gone, there's plenty of life left in the ASB Classic.