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Thursday, September 10, 2015
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Dunedin runner Mel Aitken has won another national title.
She was first across the line in the masters section of the New Zealand road running championships held in Tauranga.
Aitken also gave younger competitors a run for their money, with the third fastest time overall.
She ran the 5km course in 18 minutes flat.
Aitken also recently claimed the New Zealand masters cross country title.
She works as a police inspector in the central Dunedin station.
Monday, September 7, 2015
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Local hockey players are being coached by some of New Zealand's best in the sport.
The training comes as hockey's popularity grows among primary school pupils throughout the region.
And it's hoped they become the next generation of national representatives.
Friday, September 4, 2015
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Otago's missed out on glory in a national secondary schools rugby tournament being hosted in the city.
Two Auckland teams contested the final, won by Wesley College.
But organisers say local players put in a solid effort.
Friday, September 4, 2015
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The country's fastest ice skaters are putting their training to the test.
Almost a hundred competitors are in Dunedin for the national speed skating championships.
And some of the city's young skaters are also getting in on the action.
Friday, September 4, 2015
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Balmacewen Intermediate School is celebrating a major win at this year's Otago primary and intermediate cross country champs.
The school's received a trophy for the overall success of its pupils in the running event.
And the victory's highlighting some of the city's top athletic talent.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
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Local basketball courts are jam-packed for a secondary schools tournament being hosted in the city.
Dozens of teams from around the South Island are competing, but local players are set to put up a good fight.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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Otago Boys' High School's First XV is preparing for the national playoffs.
The team beat Christchurch's St Bede's College to secure the South Island spot in the semi-finals.
And now players have their sights set on taking out the defending champions.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
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Monday, August 31, 2015
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A major national secondary schools rugby tournament is kicking off in the city.
Sixteen teams are vying for glory in the week-long event.
And there's potential for players to take their game to the next level.
Monday, August 31, 2015
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Some of New Zealand's best ice skaters have been showing off their skills in Dunedin.
The city's just hosted the South Island figure skating championships, involving over a hundred competitors.
And with nationals only a month away, many turned their attention to qualifying.
Monday, August 31, 2015
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Four Highlanders are in the All Blacks squad for the up-coming Rugby World Cup.
Halfback Aaron Smith and midfielder Malakai Fekitoa feature in the team, set to play Argentina in the first match.
Outside backs Ben Smith and Waisake Naholo have also made the cut and will travel to London.
Lima Sopoaga fans are disappointed he's been left out of the squad despite a stellar season.
The first five-eighth only recently became an All Black, receiving his first cap against South Africa in Johannesburg.
The All Blacks also play Namibia, Georgia and Tonga in pool play.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
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Renowned rugby union halfback Aaron Smith is staying put in the south.
He's just committed to the Highlanders and All Blacks until the end of the 2019 season.
And he says at this point in his career, he wouldn't want to be based anywhere else.
Monday, August 24, 2015
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A John McGlashan College pupil is about to represent New Zealand in an Australian cross-country competition.
He's among a small group of kiwis selected for the contest.
And it's helping him to fulfil a lifelong dream.