Lack of substantial partnerships hurts Volts
Lack of substantial partnerships hurts Volts
Otago is languishing in last place in the Plunket Shield following a 102-run loss to Wellington at the Queenstown Events Centre yesterday.
Adrian Seconi
Cricket: Sparks out of twenty20 running
Cricket: Sparks out of twenty20 running
The Otago Sparks have been knocked out of contention in the twenty20 competition following a humbling 10-wicket defeat to Canterbury at Hagley Oval yesterday.
Cricket: Season of mixed results for Otago
Cricket: Season of mixed results for Otago
Otago's season ground to an end with a draw against Northern Districts in Whangarei. The flat finish capped off a miserable Plunket Shield campaign. The Volts were much better in coloured clothing, though. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi reports.
Hockey: Day NZ won gold 'a blur'
Hockey: Day NZ won gold 'a blur'
You would be surprised how unreliable your memory can be even when asked to recall a monumental event in your life.
Cricket: Kaikorai has sights on final
Cricket: Kaikorai has sights on final
Kaikorai will take its daring brand of cricket into the opening game at the national club championships confident it is better prepared than at its previous appearance at the tournament, Kaikorai was competitive during its trip to Cornwall Park in 2013, but this summer the Demons have been playing some dazzling cricket and are keen to add a second Otago team to the list of winners.
Basketball: Goldrush strong, despite defections
Basketball: Goldrush strong, despite defections
The Otago Goldrush will have to defend its title with two of its best players missing.
Basketball: Umaga-Jensen replaces Ruske as Goldrush aims for four from four
Basketball: Umaga-Jensen replaces Ruske as Goldrush aims for four from four
The Otago Goldrush has made one change to the side that won three of its four games during the opening tournament of the Women's Basketball Championship in Tauranga earlier this month.
Cricket: Disciplined Volts hold on for draw
Cricket: Disciplined Volts hold on for draw
It would have been a tough watch but Otago secured a draw with some disciplined batting against Northern Districts in Whangarei on Saturday.
Rugby: Taieri upset University A (+ video)
Rugby: Taieri upset University A (+ video)
Who said University A was invincible?
Cricket: Volts still 78 behind Knights
Cricket: Volts still 78 behind Knights
Black Caps test wicketkeeper BJ Watling posted his highest first-class score and eclipsed 7000 career runs in the process.
Basketball: Goldrush squeaks in over Tauranga
Basketball: Goldrush squeaks in over Tauranga
The Otago Goldrush held off the Tauranga City Coasters to win 65-62 in its opening game of the second leg of the Women's Basketball Championships in Nelson yesterday.
Rugby: There for his mates
Rugby: There for his mates
Zingari-Richmond flanker Steve Roberts brought up 100 games for the seniors on the weekend.
Rugby: There for his mates
Rugby: There for his mates
Zingari-Richmond flanker Steve Roberts brought up 100 games for the seniors on the weekend.
Cricket: Wilson ton Otago’s best on day one
Cricket: Wilson ton Otago’s best on day one
There is not much riding on the outcome but Otago opener Brad Wilson will have enjoyed scoring a century against his old team.
Softball: Game plan for Otago softball starts at the top
Softball: Game plan for Otago softball starts at the top
Otago Softball development manager Doug Hill has bold plans to grow the sport and he is starting at the top.
Cricket: Otago bring in legspinner Phillips
Cricket: Otago bring in legspinner Phillips
Otago has made one change for its last Plunket Shield match of the season against Northern Districts in Whangarei today.
Motocross: Duncan rides through pain to secure victory
Motocross: Duncan rides through pain to secure victory
Women's motocross world championship sensation Courtney Duncan bounced back from a painful crash to win the second race in the Netherlands on Monday night (NZ time).
Smith snaps up opportunities
Smith snaps up opportunities
Nathan Smith's education took a side track last week.
Motocross: Duncan quickest in practice but falls in Netherlands race
Motocross: Duncan quickest in practice but falls in Netherlands race
Palmerston rider Courtney Duncan recorded the fastest timed practice lap for the second round of the women's motocross championships in the Netherlands and led for the first four laps of the race.
Cricket: Otago has to settle for draw
Cricket: Otago has to settle for draw
When the game is still in the balance at tea on the final day, you know you are in for a thrilling final session.