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Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Hundreds of school pupils from the city's southern suburbs have spent the day running, biking and swimming at Mosgiel.
They participated in the annual greater Green Island triathlon, and this year the event has seen some changes.
Monday, March 2, 2015
An annual golf tournament is helping Otago Polytechnic students take their studies further.
Tens of thousands of dollars has been raised through the event, with staff from several Dunedin businesses taking to the green.
And they received a helping hand from a golf pro, who drew in a few extra dollars, ensuring everyone's a winner.
Monday, March 2, 2015
A programme to draw young people into athletics has been launched in Dunedin, bringing together several hundred primary school children.
They spent the morning running, jumping and throwing at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
And they were visited by an international guest, who helped to spark some enthusiasm.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Dunedin surfers have come together to mark a hundred years since the city was visited by the Hawaiian man credited with the sport's establishment.
"The Duke" long board festival at St Clair involved much of the local surfing community and attracted dozens of spectators.
And it stirred memories of another surfing legend.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Afghanistan has taken on Scotland at the University Oval.
It's the last of three locally hosted matches in this year's Cricket World Cup.
And the tournament's brought more than just sport to the city.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Basketball Otago's hopes of bouncing back from the brink of liquidation have been buoyed.
A little over $4000 was raised at a fundraising game on Saturday.
The group "Keep Basketball in Otago" organised the event, hoping to raise about $20,000.
But attendance was lighter than expected.
Organisers put low crowd figures down to the fact that Dunedin hosted a large number of other events over the weekend.
But they remain happy that those who did attend were provided with some quality basketball.
The Canterbury Rams won the match against an invitational Otago side by 10 points.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Rifle shooting is making a comeback in Dunedin, following years of declining participation numbers.
A burgeoning corporate competition is helping boost the sport.
And it's been lucrative for a local club, enabling an upgrade to more high-tech equipment.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
The Highlanders are celebrating the re-signing of star player Malakai Fekitoa.
The midfield back has extended his contract to the end of 2017.
He had an impressive debut season last year, as one of only four Highlanders to play in all 17 games.
Fekitoa won an award for try of the year, and was picked for eight All Blacks tests, including six starts.
The 22 year old says he's grateful to be given the opportunity to become a better player with the Highlanders.
Head coach Jamie Joseph says Fekitoa is a key member of the side's backline, which also includes All Blacks Aaron and Ben Smith.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Thousands of university students have filled a local park to get physical.
With orientation week in full swing, a sports day has enticed scarfies from their flats.
And it's hoped the event will lead to more than just a healthy exercise routine.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Cricket fans have enjoyed a spectacular day at the University Oval, with Dunedin hosting the first of three ICC Cricket World Cup matches.
The Black Caps won the toss to field first against Scotland.
And while the game was a sell-out, there's also been plenty of action off the pitch.
Monday, February 16, 2015
The arrival of Scotland's world cup team has intensified cricket fever in Dunedin.
Players took some time at the weekend to meet fans, before their first world cup game.
And with Dunedin dubbed the Edinburgh of the south, all the stops have been pulled out to make the Scots feel welcome.
Monday, February 16, 2015
Some unlikely cricketers have taken to the pitch, for a town versus gown match.
Dunedin City Council players challenged those from the University of Otago, as a precursor to the first local Cricket World Cup game.
And with cricket fever gripping Dunedin, it's given fans some action ahead of the Black Caps' match against Scotland.
Friday, February 13, 2015
A crafty project to launch the Cricket World Cup in Dunedin has seen parts of the Octagon transformed.
Friday, February 13, 2015
The future's looking brighter for embattled sporting organisation Basketball Otago, following an eleventh hour financial contribution.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Local football fans are celebrating the draw for FIFA's under-20 World Cup.
Dunedin has secured matches between top international teams for the tournament in May and June.
The city will host Group D, which pits Mexico against 2013 runner-up Uruguay.
Serbia will also play at Forsyth Barr Stadium, as well as a yet-to-be-decided African team.
And a Group C match between Portugal and Colombia will also be played at the Stadium.
Mayor Dave Cull is among those thrilled with the draw, saying he hopes it will spark football fever in the city.
FIFA officials are due to visit Dunedin tomorrow.