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Tuesday, March 22, 2016
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The region's top tennis players have been battling on the courts in Dunedin for this year's Otago Open.
Forty entrants gathered at Logan Park over the weekend for the tournament.
And organisers are trying hard to increase participation.
Monday, March 14, 2016
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More than 1000 runners and walkers took to the streets for the annual Stadium to Surf event yesterday.
This year's races have expanded, with more options added to include people of all ages and abilities.
And some of the money raised is going into children's sports.
Thursday, March 10, 2016
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A local mountain biking race has been added as a qualifying event for an international contest.
The Urge 3 Peaks Enduro is now formally linked to the Enduro World Series.
And its promotion is bringing benefits to the city as well as resident riders.
Friday, March 4, 2016
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More than 500 athletes have converged on the Caledonian Ground for the start of the New Zealand Track and Field Championships.
The country's top competitors will vie for glory in a range of sporting pursuits over the next three days.
And there's much more at stake than just winning.
Monday, February 29, 2016
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A Palmerston motocross rider has claimed victory in the opening round of the world championships in Qatar.
20 year old Courtney Duncan made a memorable debut at the women's championship, claiming the round with a rare double race victory.
She won the opening event by a convincing 27 seconds, and cruised her way to a second win shortly after.
The Qatar event was the only round of six that Duncan entered into, as a way to test the waters.
She beat the current world champion as well as previous title-holders.
Her outstanding results at the weekend enable her to mount a full campaign, continuing in Holland in a month's time.
Monday, February 29, 2016
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Female athletes from around the region are proving they're just as strong as their male counterparts.
More than a dozen women demonstrated their mettle for an inaugural strength competition held in Kaikorai Valley.
And organisers are hoping to break down some societal stereotypes.
Monday, February 29, 2016
More than 100 mountain bikers from around the country have congregated in Dunedin, going head to head in a national racing competition.
It was part of the New Zealand national series, which wrapped up with a downhill event at Signal Hill yesterday.
And there was action from some of the world's top riders.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
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Thousands of first-year students are getting acquainted with one another during a yearly sporting event at Logan Park.
The University of Otago competition involves hundreds of students from residential colleges and private flats.
And it's a healthy alternative to some of the other orientation activities on offer.
Friday, February 19, 2016
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A Dunedin based triathlete is poised to take on her biggest challenge to date.
Michelle Cobby will compete in this year's national Ironman competition in just a few weeks time.
And she's putting in the hard yards as often as she can.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
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A local weightlifting coach is on a mission to raise money for international career development.
Amanda Young coaches special needs powerlifters and is trying to get to Spain to extend her knowledge.
And it's all in an effort to help others.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
A local woman has been selected for a high performance squad of the country's top weightlifters.
Amanda Gould is one of 10 women in the training team, chosen by Olympic Weightlifting New Zealand.
She and the other athletes are working towards participation in the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
Gould works for the Highlanders and has competed overseas, representing New Zealand in last year's Pacific Games and Oceania championships.
The 29-year-old has qualified for this year's Oceania competition, to be held in Fiji in May, but is awaiting final team selection.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
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It's been a difficult pre-season for the Highlanders, with last year's winning team yet to record a victory.
The Super Rugby side is preparing to play the New South Wales Waratahs in Queenstown this Friday.
That'll be the Highlanders' third and final pre-season game and players are hoping to finish triumphant.
They lost to French team Racing 92 in Hong Kong, and drew against the Crusaders in Southland last week.
The reigning champions are set to formally start their Super Rugby campaign at the end of the month, when they'll face the Blues in Auckland.
They've got 14 matches to follow, ending in a home game against the Chiefs in mid-July.
Monday, February 15, 2016
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A fund for injured rugby players has been boosted by thousands during a local tournament.
The Spartans contest saw young players taking the field against former All Blacks and Highlanders.
But experience was no match for youthful vitality in the end.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
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A former King's High School basketball team is reuniting after almost two decades.
Players are taking to the court for the Masters Games tournament in the city, and they're hoping to come out on top.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Dunedin's a finalist in national awards aimed at recognising people's favourite places to cycle.
There are four categories and Dunedin's in line to win the on-road section.
The city surrounds, including Otago Peninsula, is up against four other spots including Christchurch's Port Hills.
Kiwis are being asked to vote for their favourite cycling locations online throughout February, which is Bike Wise Month.
The awards are run each year by the New Zealand Transport Agency, with winners due to be announced on the 3rd of March.