More incidents of sporting spectator abuse are coming to light in the city.

The latest have reportedly occurred during children's hockey games.

And it's prompting reminders that sport isn't all about winning.

Rugby fans are being given a chance to get up close and personal with the Highlanders' trophy.

It's the prize for the team's historic victory in last weekend's Super Rugby final.

The trophy is being taken on a tour across Otago, starting at the end of this week.

There's huge demand from rugby fans for photos with the trophy and that's prompted the tour.

However, no Highlanders will travel with the trophy, due to player commitments.

Rugby fans turned out en masse to salute the champion Highlanders.

Donning their blue and gold, thousands packed the Octagon to celebrate the team's maiden Super Rugby victory.

And it was a chance for the team to show their appreciation for the local support they've received all season.

Highlanders players are calm just two days out from the biggest, and last, game of their season.

The opposing Hurricanes side is the only thing standing in the way of the local lads making super rugby history.

And fierce southern support is set to follow the semi-finalists to the capital.

A John McGlashan College pupil is heading to Australia to represent New Zealand in cross country running.

He's among ten track stars chosen during the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships held in Dunedin.

And his selection isn't the only reason the local event's being celebrated.

Basketball Otago is bouncing back, after months of financial turmoil and uncertainty.

An agreement has been struck with creditors, and debt is being repaid.

And the organisation's future is finally looking up.

Local Fifa U-20 World Cup matches are paying off big time.

Accommodation providers are packed as the city brims with visitors.

And publicity generated by the tournament is putting Dunedin on the world map.