Melville Ives continues top form in world cup
Melville Ives continues top form in world cup
Otago freeski star Finley Meville Ives remains in red-hot form as the countdown to the Winter Olympics continues.
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Fresh off call-up, Duffy bringing firepower home
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Fresh off call-up, Duffy bringing firepower home
Strike man Jacob Duffy will be back at his favourite ground this afternoon.
Martinelli hat-trick fires Arsenal into next round, United lose
Martinelli hat-trick fires Arsenal into next round, United lose
Gabriel Martinelli scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal as the Premier League leaders beat second-tier strugglers Portsmouth 4-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round this morning.
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Otago athletes among podium placings
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Otago athletes among podium placings
Otago athletes have made a sound start to the new year on the track and field.
Svitolina resets fortunes with 19th title
Svitolina resets fortunes with 19th title
Elina Svitolina defeated No 7 seed Xinyu Wang 6-3, 7-6(6) in 1 hour and 42 minutes in Auckland yesterday to win the ASB Classic, while new pairing Gou Hanyu and Kristina Mladenovic claimed the...
Auckland roar in Brisbane to stay top
Auckland roar in Brisbane to stay top
Auckland FC temporarily went five points clear at the top of the A-League men’s ladder after consigning Brisbane Roar to their third straight loss with a 2-0 win on Friday night.
Waihola defend trophy
Waihola defend trophy
Two matches were played in the third round of the South Otago 40-over competition at the weekend.
Murphy, Graham shine in comfortable win
Murphy, Graham shine in comfortable win
The third round of the Dick Hunt T20 competition was played on Friday night with Glenavy and Valley recording victories over Oamaru and Union respectively.
Boyd claims 10th national title
Boyd claims 10th national title
Elmwood Park bowler Mandy Boyd has joined an exclusive club.
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Gazing into the 2026 crystal ball
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Gazing into the 2026 crystal ball
Call it the annual exercise in self-flagellation. ODT sports editor Hayden Meikle has a go at predicting what might happen in the sporting world in 2026. Do not put your money where his words are — please.
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Adams happiest with hands-on coaching role
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Adams happiest with hands-on coaching role
Former New Zealand all-rounder Andre Adams has made his way south and taken up a position with the Volts as an assistant coach. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi catches up with the big- hitting swing...
Non-league Macclesfield pull off biggest ever FA Cup upset
Non-league Macclesfield pull off biggest ever FA Cup upset
Non-league Macclesfield have delivered the biggest upset in FA Cup history, stunning holders Crystal Palace 2–1 in a third‑round thriller.
'Epic day': Sam Ruthe guides youngster to win
Athletics sensation Sam Ruthe guides visually impaired youngster to win
Disappointment turned to delight for a 12-year-old visually impaired athlete Tamahau Hicks, when running sensation Sam Ruthe came to his rescue at the Colgate Games in Tauranga on Saturday.
Wānaka teen freeskier dominates World Cup event
Wānaka teen freeskier dominates World Cup event
Nineteen-year-old freeskier Finley Melville-Ives of Wānaka continues to warm up for the Winter Olympics in sensational style by winning the Aspen Freeski Halfpipe World Cup in Colorado.
Winning greyhound tests positive for meth
Greyhound tests positive for meth, the source is a mystery
A greyhound that tested positive for meth after winning its race has its owner and racing investigators scratching their heads about how the dog was contaminated.
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Bowlers give Sparks hope before Blaze claim victory
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Bowlers give Sparks hope before Blaze claim victory
A strong spell of bowling in the middle stages wasn't enough for the Sparks as the Blaze ran down their total to claim a Super Smash victory in Wellington today.
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City ready for international tournament
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City ready for international tournament
All hands are on deck at the McMillan Centre as the team at Otago Hockey brace for an exciting couple of weeks.
Stokes backs McCullum but accepts new approach needed
Stokes backs McCullum but accepts new approach needed
Ben Stokes says he wants to carry on as England captain and has backed coach Brendon McCullum, despite concluding the Ashes series with a 4-1 defeat to Australia.
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Davies wants Sparks to stay brave
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Davies wants Sparks to stay brave
Sparks coach Gareth Davies has dared his side to be brave as they look to bounce back.
Linette hungry for success
Linette hungry for success
ASB Classic quarterfinalist Magda Linette is desperately seeking new restaurants to try as her run at the tournament continues.