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Monday 11th January, 2016
West Harbour Bowling club members were rolling out their best games over the weekend at their annual invitation only tournament.
The rivalry between local clubs has been enjoyed for nearly three decades.
But it's not just the older players enjoying the rub of the green.
Monday 11th January, 2016
Up and coming young cricketers have descended on the city to play for the right to be the best team in the South Island.
For some players it's a chance to kick start their cricketing career.
And the Otago team is hoping to capitalize on its home ground advantage.
Thursday 17th December, 2015
Basketball Otago creditors are collectively saying goodbye to more than $160,000.
That's the amount of debt the organisation has wiped off its books by paying just 30c in the dollar.
An agreement for that was reached earlier this year, with creditors willing to shoulder some of the franchise's financial woes.
The organisation almost went into liquidation, but a group of campaigners managed to fundraise just over $60,000.
Basketball Otago managers are expecting to turn the books around with a modest surplus this year.
Tuesday 15th December, 2015
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Super Rugby Player of the Year Lima Sopoaga is gearing up for another stellar season.
The Highlanders first five-eighth is back training as a key player for the champion side.
And he says there are plenty of challenges ahead.
Monday 14th December, 2015
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Otago's cricketers have secured second place in a national tournament, after losing to their Auckland counterparts at the weekend.
The Otago Volts were top qualifiers for the twenty 20 final against the Auckland Aces after a successful run.
The Volts were leading the table most of the season.
Yesterday's final at New Plymouth saw the Aces batting first, setting a target of 166 for 6.
The Volts fell 21 runs short, scoring 146 for 9.
But the team's second place finish is a far cry from their bottom of the table placing last year.
Monday 14th December, 2015
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Local surfers have been celebrating a milestone within their community by riding waves at St Clair.
Dozens participated in a yearly competition, made special with the 30th birthday of a local surf shop.
And the event was also aimed at helping youngsters.
Monday 14th December, 2015
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More than 150 junior swimmers have taken to Moana Pool for a regional championship.
The annual event for competitors aged 12 and under is the only one of its kind in the country.
And it's helping prepare young swimmers for bigger things.
Monday 14th December, 2015
The Black Caps have claimed victory in their first test against Sri Lanka, winning by 122 runs.
The five-day test at University Oval began on Thursday with Sri Lanka electing to bowl after winning the toss.
It took the Black Caps less than three and a half hours to wrap up the fourth innings, dismissing Sri Lanka for 282.
The opposing side needed 404 to win.
Tim Southee was New Zealand's best bowler today, taking three wickets.
The teams will head to Hamilton for their next test, starting on Friday.
Thursday 10th December, 2015
The Black Caps are in a strong position as they near the end of the first day in their test against Sri Lanka at University Oval.
Just a short time ago Martin Guptill was closing in on 150.
He opened with Tom Latham, after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first.
Captain Brendon McCullum made a quick-fire 75, in front of a crowd of thousands.
Forecast rain hasn't eventuated, to the delight of local fans.
There were just over 10 overs left to go in the day, with the score nearing 400 for 6.
Wednesday 09th December, 2015
Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum is preparing for what is expected to be his last test in Dunedin.
The team is in the city ahead of its five-day test against Sri Lanka, which begins tomorrow.
And players are raring to go.