Hayden Meikle

Fekitoa out to do Munster proud in final against Stormers

A former Highlanders favourite is set for a very big weekend.

Fakatava keeps Highlanders in the hunt

Halfback Aaron Smith, in his final home game for the Highlanders, clears the ball from a ruck...

Fakatava keeps Highlanders in the hunt

Folau Fakatava kept the Highlanders’ playoff hopes alive and sent his great mate out with a massive smile on his face last night.

Highlanders win it for Smith in thriller

Folau Fakatava scores the match-winning try against the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight....

Highlanders win it for Smith in thriller

Folau Fakatava has kept the Highlanders’ playoff hopes alive and sent his great mate out with a massive smile on his face.

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The sole objective: win for Smith

Aaron Smith warms up with the Highlanders this week. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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The sole objective: win for Smith

Do it for Aaron. That's really the only motivation the Highlanders need tonight.

Landers look about Lions coaching staff

Landers look about Lions coaching staff

There is a healthy southern influence in the coaching staff of the reigning powerhouse of the national championship.

Hunt’s selection gives Highlanders another playmaker

Mitch Hunt has made his name as a first five but has started five games in the No 15 jersey for...

Hunt’s selection gives Highlanders another playmaker

Coach Clark Dermody has tinkered a little with the Highlanders’ starting XV following last week's ugly win over the Rebels in Dunedin.

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Otago great gets Northland coaching job

John Leslie: "I’ve got a bit of maturity on my side, and I’ve had a lot of experience dealing...

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Otago great John Leslie gets Northland coaching job

From Magpie to Taniwha — John Leslie is preparing for quite the journey.

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From modest goals grew stellar career

(Clockwise from above) Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith is honoured for becoming the team’s most...

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From modest goals grew stellar career

Aaron Smith’s name is now forever linked with the Highlanders but he could easily have been with the Blues or (gasp) the Crusaders. In part two of our chat with the departing great, ODT sports editor Hayden Meikle asks Smith to reflect on his career in the South.

Two squads named to prepare for Otago trial

Some interesting faces feature in two trial squads to prepare for the Otago season.

Drive to be better makes No 9 tick

Otago Highlanders assistant coach Dave Dillon. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

Drive to be better makes No 9 tick

Dave Dillon is a fan just like any other in the stands.

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Preparation, professionalism has defined ‘greatest Highlander’

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Preparation, professionalism has defined ‘greatest Highlander’

Ben Smith and Nasi Manu know as much about Aaron Smith as anyone. The Highlanders greats, both now part of the team’s wider staff, tell Hayden Meikle why their little mate is so...

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Smith’s pace, vision has changed game

Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith prepares for his final home game with wife Teagan and sons Luka ...

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Smith’s pace, vision has changed game

The great Aaron Smith will play his final home game for the Highlanders on Friday night. Today, in the first of two parts, he talks to the Otago Daily Times about the journey.