Rugby: Chiefs edge Highlanders in Queenstown
Rugby: Chiefs edge Highlanders in Queenstown
The Chiefs jumped out of the blocks and managed to keep out a fast finishing Highlanders outfit in Queenstown today.
Steve Hepburn
Rugby: Highlanders further plagued by injuries
Rugby: Highlanders further plagued by injuries
Coach Jamie Joseph says competition for places should make the Highlanders better, although time is running out to get everyone fit.
NZ sport now built around Sky
NZ sport now built around Sky
What came first, the chicken or the egg? The same sort of question could be levelled at professional sport in this, or any, country.
Cricket's pitch still tricky
Cricket's pitch still tricky
The perception cricket is basking in an Indian summer while other codes are battling a global economic storm is just that - perception.
Rugby: Wider market dictates player payment
Rugby: Wider market dictates player payment
One of the most frequently heard criticisms of professional sport is that the players are paid too much. But does that argument stack up? Steve Hepburn (rugby) and Adrian Seconi (cricket) investigate.
Rugby: Highlanders hoping fans will fill zoo
Rugby: Highlanders hoping fans will fill zoo
The Highlanders are aiming to sell out the first game of the season and are about to open a zoo.
Cricket: NZ ease to win over Zimbabwe in Dunedin
Cricket: NZ ease to win over Zimbabwe in Dunedin
The Black Caps have beaten Zimbabwe at Dunedin today in the first one-day international in a match which never rose to any heights.
Football: Young McGarry joins academy
Football: Young McGarry joins academy
James McGarry has become the latest Otago product to join the Asia Pacific Football Academy, and will join a United Nations of talent.
Rugby: Midfield headache with rising injury toll
Rugby: Midfield headache with rising injury toll
The injuries are continuing to stack up for the Highlanders with a gaping hole appearing in their midfield.
Now that's cricket
Now that's cricket
The play did not exactly follow the script, but there were still plenty of smiles from the fans.
Cricket: Wagner looking to take control
Cricket: Wagner looking to take control
Neil Wagner insists he likes the shorter version of the game - despite it not being the greatest two months at the bowling crease for the Otago speedster.
Rugby: Hardie ready to seize his chance
Rugby: Hardie ready to seize his chance
John Hardie is about to get his chance and he is more than ready to seize the opportunity.
OBHS pupil snapped up by top Aussie rules club
OBHS pupil snapped up by top Aussie rules club
Ben Miller has signed up to be a Hawk, and he is already flying high. Ben, a year 13 pupil at Otago Boys' High School, has been awarded a scholarship by Australian rules football side Hawthorn,...
Rugby: Crunch time for Highlanders in Japan
Rugby: Crunch time for Highlanders in Japan
A result this weekend will decide when the two members of the Highlanders plying their trade in Japan will become available for the franchise.
Rugby: Aulika leaves, Willis returns, but not to play
Rugby: Aulika leaves, Willis returns, but not to play
One former Otago front-rower is about to start playing overseas while another one is returning home, although he will not be taking the field again.
Rugby: Crusaders fielding impressive backline
Rugby: Crusaders fielding impressive backline
The Crusaders have named a powerful backline for their first pre-season match of the season, against the Highlanders in Greymouth on Friday.
Cricket: Familiar story as rain thwarts Volts
Cricket: Familiar story as rain thwarts Volts
It is becoming a familiar and very depressing story for the Otago Volts.
Rugby: Exodus of propping talent creates problem
Rugby: Exodus of propping talent creates problem
Otago may well be struggling to hold up its scrum this year with props James McGougan and Halani Aulika moving on from the region.
Cricket: New bat christened with double ton
Cricket: New bat christened with double ton
Terry O'Brien tried out a new bat on Saturday - and it would be fair to say it more than met expectations.
Best of the rest: The Highlanders' brouhaha (2003)
Best of the rest: The Highlanders' brouhaha (2003)
What really went on between Anton Oliver and Laurie Mains will probably go with them to their graves. Suffice to say neither of them are on the other's Christmas card list.