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Film icon. Cyclo-cross competition two races down

June 17, 2013 - 6:47pm
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Cyclo-cross competitors raced through rivers, sandbanks and mud puddles to complete a complicated obstacle course for cyclists, on Sunday. The competition is two races down now, with eight to go, before the series ends at the National Finals. ›see story

Page icon Former local high school captain to join three other locals in under 20 team

June 13, 2013 - 6:29pm
Former Otago Boys' High School captain Michael Collins will join three other locals in the New Zealand under 20 team to play Ireland tomorrow. Collins is an Otago ITM cup midfield back, and a two-try hero in the opening match of the IRB World under 20 competition. He will run on as centre in the third and final pool game in France tomorrow morning. ›read more

Film icon. Festival a chance for pupils to show off their favourite gym moves

June 11, 2013 - 6:39pm
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Around 300 children were springing, flying and twisting at the annual Peninsula Gymnastics Festival today. The festival was a chance for the nine to eleven year olds to join forces with the schools in their area and show off their favourite gym moves. ›see story

Film icon. Junior Rugby League competition one step closer to reality

June 10, 2013 - 7:43pm
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A Rugby League competition for 8 to 10 year olds in Dunedin is one step closer to being a reality. It's been a long time since junior rugby league has been played here. But thanks to an initiative by Sport Otago, school children across the city can have a go at playing their own set of six. ›see story

Film icon. National Summer Games to be held in Dunedin this year

June 6, 2013 - 6:56pm
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Special Olympics New Zealand is holding its National Summer Games in Dunedin this year. The event is estimated to bring over 4,000 people to the city. And the organisation is looking for volunteers to make the occasion one that is truly special. ›see story

Film icon. Teenagers working hard for national competition

June 5, 2013 - 7:12pm
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While some High School pupils are busy eating their sandwiches or catching up on homework during lunchtimes, that's not the case for 24 girls at St Hilda's. The committed group of teenagers are working hard on their routines for a National Competition - in Hip Hop. ›see story

Film icon. Harlem Globetrotters show Dunedin how it's done

May 30, 2013 - 8:39pm
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It's been more than a decade since the Harlem Globetrotters toured New Zealand, and last night they brought their energetic show to Dunedin. The crowd were treated to high flying slam dunks, trick shots and side-splitting comedy. And a well known Kiwi entertainer, travelling with the team, says they inspire generations of kids to express themselves and get active. ›see story

Page icon Nuggets on the road for their next two games

May 27, 2013 - 6:33pm
The Nuggets are on the road for their next two games in the National Basketball League. They claimed another victory in their last game, beating the Hawkes Bay Hawks 90 points to 85. The game went into extra time and coach Alf Arlidge says it's the most pressure they've been under all season. The team has now had eight consecutive wins this season. ›read more

Film icon. Nuggets looking to keep their winning streak alive

May 24, 2013 - 7:07pm
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The Nuggets will be looking to keep their winning streak alive when they meet the Hawke's Bay Hawks tonight. It's been a massive turnaround for the side that hadn't won any games for three years. But the coach and captain believe in the line-up, and say they'll take it one game at a time, with the backing of their sixth man. ›see story

Film icon. Primary school pupils spoilt for choice

May 21, 2013 - 6:49pm
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Having a go at playing a sport they've never tried before was just what more than 100 school pupils were up to at the Edgar Centre today. Thanks to Sport Otago, and with the support of other major clubs in the city, the seven and eight year olds were spoilt for choice. ›see story

Film icon. Bad year has not helped chances

May 14, 2013 - 6:48pm
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The Highlanders' bad year has not helped players' All Blacks chances, with just six picked for a 38 man training camp. ›see story

Film icon. Otago University joins e-sports ranks

May 13, 2013 - 7:10pm
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E-sports is big business overseas and over the weekend the Otago University joined in the online battle. The League of Legends tournament saw gamers fighting to the death, with the objective of destroying an enemy nexus. Organisers say it shows how committed the university is in leading the e-sports community in this part of the world. ›see story

Page icon Two changes to Highlanders line-up

May 10, 2013 - 6:52pm
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made just two changes to the line-up that finally broke through for the team's first win last week. The Highlanders play fellow cellar dwellers the Kings at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth early on Sunday morning. Tino Nemani gets his first game since relocating from the Chiefs last season, taking the place of the injured Phil Burleigh. ›read more

Page icon Highlanders announce unchanged forward pack

May 3, 2013 - 7:41pm
The Highlanders have announced an unchanged forward pack and the long awaited return of a star back, as the team chases its first win. Winless after eight games, the Highlanders face the Sharks tomorrow night at Forsyth Barr Stadium. ›read more

Film icon. Aspiring netball players put through their paces

April 30, 2013 - 6:56pm
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Aspiring netball players were put through their paces at the Edgar Centre today, by some well known national players. The youngsters were given the opportunity to engage with members of the Southern Steel, and experience what it's like to be under pressure. ›see story

Film icon. Plenty of fun in the Octagon

April 26, 2013 - 9:58pm
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For those people who weren't taking part in the city's heritage building tours, there was still plenty of family fun to be had in the Octagon. ›see story

Film icon. Uni Games on again

April 22, 2013 - 7:59pm
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The annual inter-university Uni Games are on again, a chance for tertiary institutions around the country to get one up on each other in the sports arena. ›see story

Film icon. Local club open to both genders

April 22, 2013 - 7:46pm
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Synchronised swimming is a sport which has traditionally attracted female participants. And although that's the case here in Dunedin, a local club says it's open to the idea of change. ›see story