National mountain biking series, Signal Hill, Dunedin
National mountain biking series, Signal Hill, Dunedin
Some of the best riders in New Zealand flocked to Dunedin at the weekend for the first round of the national series.
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Gaël force: Monfils triumphant at ASB Classic
Gaël force: Monfils triumphant at ASB Classic
The French veteran breaks Roger Federer's record as the oldest winner of an ATP tournament.
Another World Cup win for Wānaka freeskier
Another World Cup win for Wānaka freeskier
Wānaka freeskier Luca Harrington has backed up his maiden World Cup victory with a second win a week later.
Berry happy, surprised by first NZ title
Berry happy, surprised by first NZ title
A relatively unknown bowler played the tournament of his life to win the men’s singles title at the 2025 National Lawn Bowls Championships in Auckland on Thursday.
‘Warrior’ Monfils to face Bergs in final
‘Warrior’ Monfils to face Bergs in final
French star Gael Monfils displayed a full range of his skills to become the second-oldest man to reach an ATP Tour final in 35 years after his semifinal victory at the ASB Classic.
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Holidays come and go, but sport keeps rolling on
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Holidays come and go, but sport keeps rolling on
And just like that, here is 2025.
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
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Outdoor bowling surface to be built beside stadium
A new lawn bowls outdoor playing surface could be in use in Dunedin from next spring, complementing an indoor stadium for the sport beside it.
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From gongs to magazine covers: busy time for women in sport
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From gongs to magazine covers: busy time for women in sport
Kayla Hodge catches up on what has been happening in the world of women’s sport.
Monfils turns back clock in vintage win
Monfils turns back clock in vintage win
Mercurial 38-year-old Gael Monfils proved the crowd favourite with a superb display to move into the quarterfinals of the men’s ASB Classic in Auckland yesterday.
Monfils heading for early exit but finds way to win
Monfils heading for early exit but finds way to win
Hugely popular French star Gael Monfils came from the jaws of defeat to storm into the second round at the ASB Classic in Auckland yesterday.
World Cup win makes history
Wānaka skier's World Cup win makes history
Luca Harrington was lost for words after his maiden World Cup win and breaking new ground for New Zealand snow sports.
Another podium finish ‘great’
Another podium finish ‘great’
Otago's snow sports stars have had a spectacular weekend on the slopes.
Naomi Osaka in shock withdrawal at ASB Classic
Naomi Osaka in shock withdrawal at ASB Classic
Former world number one Naomi Osaka has sensationally withdrawn from the ASB Classic women's singles when a set ahead.
World Cup win a 'dream come true' for Wānaka skier
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.