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Winning greyhound tests positive for meth

The greyhound, not pictured here, had very low levels of meth in its system. Photo: NZME

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

The Sparks' PJ Watkins. File photo: Getty

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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

Ben Stokes (left) says he fully backs coach Brendon McCullum, who has a contract until after...

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

Alexandra Eala in action in her 6-0, 6-2 win over Croatian Petra Marcinko during their round-of...

Linette hungry for success

ASB Classic quarterfinalist Magda Linette is desperately seeking new restaurants to try as her run at the tournament continues.

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Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

Te Waka o Aoraki president Brendon Timmins paddles hard in Otago Harbour as he prepares to...

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Competitiveness finds new outlet after injury

A former Highlander swapped a rugby ball for a paddle nearly 20 years after a neck injury ended his professional career.

Brook apologises for incident at NZ nightclub

Harry Brook during the white ball tour of New Zealand in October last year. Photo: Getty Images

Brook apologises for incident at NZ nightclub

England cricketer Harry Brook has apologised for an altercation in NZ while on tour last year after a report said he was struck by a nightclub bouncer after being denied entry.

Memeti embroiled in racism probe

Memeti embroiled in racism probe

Football Australia is expected to investigate an allegation that Brisbane Roar striker Justin Vidic was racially abused by highly-rated Melbourne City youngster Medin Memeti.

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Call for new approach to controlling wild deer

Wild red deer scamper for cover after being surprised while eating winter feed in a paddock on...

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Call for new approach to controlling wild deer

Control of wild deer is fragmented and complex and a new approach is needed to hold back an animal which now covers nearly half the country, a new report says.

Aussies win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph

Australia's Alex Carey celebrates with teammate Cameron Green after hitting the winning runs....

Aussies win fifth Ashes test for 4-1 series triumph

Australia have chased down a 160-run victory target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes test for a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 series triumph.

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Big, bright year looms in women’s sport

Black Ferns forward Liana Mikaele-Tu’u reaches for the line after being tackled by South African...

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Big, bright year looms in women’s sport

Brace yourselves for another big year in women’s sport. The Revolution casts an eye over what could be some of the key moments in 2026.

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Duffy thrilled to be going to T20 World Cup

Jacob Duffy will get a couple of games at the University Oval before heading to the T20 World Cup...

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Duffy thrilled to be going to T20 World Cup

It is just as well Jacob Duffy likes a sneaky butter chicken.

Jovic finds rhythm to advance

Iva Jovic, of the United States, grimaces as she loses a point during her match against Czech...

Jovic finds rhythm to advance

Tight margins and hard graft ruled centre court at the ASB Classic in Auckland yesterday.

Former England and Spurs great dies

Tottenham's Martin Chivers scored 174 goals for his north London club. Photo: Action Images via...

Former England and Spurs great dies

Former England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Martin Chivers has died at the age of 80, the Premier League club says.

Bethell stars for England, but Aussies set for victory

Jacob Bethell acknowledges the crowd after making his first test century. Photo: Reuters

Bethell stars for England, but Aussies set for victory

Jacob Bethell's maiden century led an England rearguard action in the Ashes test in Sydney, but Australia still look firmly set for victory and a series triumph.

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