Local teen returns from international rugby league tour

Tuesday 13th October, 2015
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A Dunedin teenager has just returned to the city from an international rugby league tour.

The John McGlashan College pupil was chosen to represent New Zealand in the national under-18 league team.

And although the tour's over, he's not stopping.

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All-female ice hockey game part of a global push

Monday 12th October, 2015
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Dozens of local women have been involved in a global push to increase female participation in ice hockey.

Dunedin was the first of 28 cities worldwide hosting all-female ice hockey games at the weekend.

And players were thrilled to lead the way, in several respects.

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Exercise with a colourful twist

Monday 12th October, 2015
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Sport Otago has combined colour with exercise to add a twist to a local running event.

The Rainbow Run draws inspiration from a Hindu festival in which revellers are pelted with coloured powder.

And the family-friendly event is set to grow.

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Cricketers Calling For Young Locals

Tuesday 06th October, 2015
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The country's best cricketers are calling for more young locals to try their hand at the sport.

Kids from around the city have been giving cricket a go with some help from both Black Caps and White Ferns.

The showcase event was timed so participants stick with the sport this summer.

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Former local synchronised swimmer to judge Olympics

Monday 05th October, 2015
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A woman hailing from Dunedin has been selected as a judge for next year's Olympic Games.

The former synchronised swimmer has been in the city preparing for the challenge.

But she's having to put local affiliations to the side.

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Young mountain bikers gear up for major event

Monday 05th October, 2015
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Young mountain bikers have been gearing up for a major local contest.

More than 150 were in town for the South Island Secondary School Mountain Biking Championships at the weekend.

And there's now a push for more teenagers to get involved.

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Local synchronised swimming contingent a cause for concern

Thursday 01st October, 2015
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The best synchronised swimmers in the country are competing in Dunedin.

More than 80 competitors are taking part in the national synchronised swimming championships at Moana Pool.

But the local contingent is causing concern.

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Young athletes prepare for world championship

Wednesday 30th September, 2015
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Several young athletes from Otago are setting their sights on gold.

They're hard at work preparing for a world championship in just a few weeks.

And their training regimen is seeing them take some heat.

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Swimmers take to the water for championship event

Tuesday 29th September, 2015
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Almost two hundred of the South Island's best swimmers have taken to Moana Pool for a major competition.

The three-day championship event featured members of 30 different clubs.

And several qualifying opportunities made for a fierce contest.

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Region's top athletes gear up for international contest

Monday 28th September, 2015
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Several of the region's top athletes are preparing for one of the biggest events in their sporting calendar.

Locals have been competing in the Otago Duathlon Championship over the weekend.

And for many, it was their last practice run before a major international contest.

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