10 October, 2011
Australian swimming champion Geoff Huegill has set his sights on a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games with his philosophy of “be your best”.
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24 January, 2011
Think of Afghanistan and the first things to run through your mind will (not unreasonably) be war, Taliban, and US military forces. But Afghan cricket proudly claims more than 70,000 male participants play in most of the country’s 34 provinces and that even the country’s most unstable areas have teams that compete in national tournaments. In a country where Taliban once banned girls from attending school, today in Kabul more than 100 women play. A new documentary film follows the fortune of the national team.
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Submitted by: Matthew Hall | Categories: Asia, World, Asia, Summer Reads, Features , Recreation, Film & TV, Cricket
26 August, 2010
Depression is a problem in New Zealand and I want to know what our athletes are doing about it.
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Submitted by: Dylan Moran | Categories: Sport, Viewpoints, Health
20 September, 2010
Armchair baseball catcher with mitt and faceguard in front of TV; an illustration by Falco.
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Submitted by: Carlos Alejandro Falcó Chang | Categories: Sport, Illustrations
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Submitted by: Carlos Alejandro Falcó Chang | Categories: Sport, Illustrations
28 October, 2010
There's nothing worse than seeing politicians step onto the sports field, often in national sports shirts. Please stay in the stands and leave the field to the stars. John Key, John Howard and Nelson Mandela have all crossed the line in recent years.
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Submitted by: Mark Irving | Categories: Sport, Viewpoints
04 November, 2010
A recent incident in the Tour of Southland left people wondering if the practice of displaying sportsmanship and etiquette in the heat of competition is still relevant these days. Scott Donaldson suggests that nice guys get walked over too much with poor refereeing decisions and usually finish last so need to make the most of opportunities that present themselves.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Sport, Viewpoints, Rugby, Winter
02 December, 2010
In an hour, I will be hobbling painfully across the road among screaming vehicles, and cursing the prolific and steep metro stairs. But for now, I appreciate the emotion of the man crying beside me as we stop, and breathe. We have run the Paris Marathon and life is good, writes Dawn Tuffery.
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Submitted by: Dawn Tuffery | Categories: Athletics, Sport, Features
29 January, 2011
South African adventurer, Ray Chaplin is setting off in May on a six-year self-powered vertical circumnavigation of the world - a world-first if he succeeds. Find out more about Ray's plans and what makes him tick.
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Submitted by: Sharon Davis | Categories: Africa, Travel, Sport
14 October, 2010
We only finished 11th on the medal table at the Delhi Commonwealth Games but I think we surpassed our Melbourne haul and unearthed plenty of talent for the future in gaining 36 medals. But why didn't we win more gold medals?
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Reviews, Viewpoints, Athletics, Sport, Athletics, Athletics
08 March, 2011
About half the ITM Cup teams posted deficits last year, is it still viable to run the competition that seems to captivate the heartland of New Zealand? Scott Donaldson asks the questions.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport
18 March, 2011
The new Crusaders midfield of Sonny Bill Williams and Robbie Fruean are on fire, but will the All Black selectors pick them ahead of the established combination of Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith? Scott Donaldson looks at the dilemma.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport
24 March, 2011
The New Zealand cricket team should be awarded a Halberg Award for their performance at the Cricket World Cup. Just look at the way the All Whites won it for their performances in the FIFA World Cup and I would suggest the Blackcaps have outperformed them.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Cricket, Sport, Opinion, Viewpoints
01 April, 2011
With the Rugby World Cup just around the corner it is difficult to know who will replace captain Richie McCaw if the unthinkable happens and he gets injured. Scott Donaldson looks at the options available to All Black selectors.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport, Opinion
05 April, 2011
Scott Donaldson looks at the available options as backup for Daniel Carter in the Number 10 All Blacks jersey. There are plenty of options, but who will the selectors pick?
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Sport, Rugby, Opinion, Tips/Advice, Viewpoints
14 April, 2011
The All Black selectors have their work cut out for them to try and fit in some great Super Rugby fullbacks into the All Black squad for the internationals, Tri Nations and the Rugby World Cup. Scott Donaldson looks at the options.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport
22 May, 2011
Dan Carter has scored more Super Rugby points than test points by surpassing 1188 test points. He has scored over 2000 points combined in Super Rugby and tests, yet less than 30 come from drop goals. Will his lack of drop kicking cost the All Blacks the Rugby World Cup? Scott Donaldson explains.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Sport, Opinion
27 May, 2011
The decision to change the Highlanders uniform from the traditional blue, gold and maroon to light green show a movement away from the amateur traditions towards professionalism. Scott Donaldson looks at the widening gap.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport, Opinion
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Submitted by: Carlos Alejandro Falcó Chang | Categories: Illustrations, Sport
11 June, 2011
Scott Donaldson looks at reasons why people do and don't attend Super Rugby 2011 matches.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport, Opinion
11 June, 2011
Are the Highlanders really any better than previous seasons? Scott Donaldson looks at how they are doing this year compared with previous seasons in recent times.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport, Opinion
11 August, 2011
The debacle over the price Adidas All Black jerseys heading into the Rugby World Cup has given All Blacks fans something to complain about, but if this is their biggest worry, then they are lucky. Scott Donaldson investigates.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport
24 August, 2011
There are plenty of familiar faces named in the 20 Rugby World Cup 2011 squads. Scott Donaldson looks at the kiwi influence on the tournament.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Sport
28 September, 2011
After threatening to boycott the Rugby World Cup 2015 because of sponsorship concerns is there the possibility of a rebel competition similar to Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket which revolutionised the sport. Scott Donaldson looks at the options.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Sport, Rugby, Cricket
25 June, 2010
While the All Whites demand respect after their recent performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, I think that it is no longer good enough to participate at this level given our resources, I think we should be able to demand victory instead. Maybe we got too defensive against Paraguay, but I wouldn't have mind if we attacked more in search of a result even if it meant losing the match.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Sport
31 January, 2012
Scott Donaldson looks at why men should be paid more prize money in tennis than women. What do you think?
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Sport, Opinion, Viewpoints
06 October, 2010
There are several reasons why the crowds are sparse at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi. Scott Donaldson explains.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Opinion, Athletics
08 July, 2010
What defines a supporter of a national team and should New Zealanders be openly supporting other more successful team in sport based on some remote reason?
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Opinion, Sport, Viewpoints
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Submitted by: Carlos Alejandro Falcó Chang | Categories: Europe, Illustrations, Cycling
30 September, 2010
Anna Carter grabs a bike and meets the challenge of the 42 Traverse bike trail through virgin rain forest and the spectacular mountain backdrop of National Park. (Includes notes and tips on getting there and what to take)
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Submitted by: Anna Carter | Categories: New Zealand, Recreation, Cycling, Cycling & Hiking
15 March, 2010
Charles Riddle saddles up for a cycle tour of the Mackenzie Basin's 'wide roads, friendly gradients and big sky'.
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Submitted by: Charles Riddle | Categories: New Zealand, Cycling, Cycling & Hiking
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10 September, 2010
Tips for anglers on preventing the spread of Didymo in North island waterways.
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Submitted by: Heather Carston | Categories: Travel, Recreation, New Zealand, Fishing, Fishing
28 September, 2010
Fisherman about to be swallowed by giant fish on hook; an illustration by Falco.
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Submitted by: Carlos Alejandro Falcó Chang | Categories: Recreation, Fishing, Illustrations, Fishing
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Submitted by: Carlos Alejandro Falcó Chang | Categories: Rural Life, Illustrations, Fishing
21 March, 2011
This story was written in 2006 after a holiday in Fiji. Having never heard of or seen these strange worm-like fish, I was intrigued to learn more about them from the local people. The fish only rise to the ocean surface two days a year, in October and again in mid November.
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Submitted by: Monique Jones | Categories: Tourism, Food & Wine, Recreation, Environment & Conservation, Regions, World, Fishing, Pacific
09 June, 2011
This story is about a personal journey involving trout fishing in New Zealand and how I came to arrive at the Rotorua A-Z Trout Fishing School this year. The story invokes the spirit of Richard Brautigan, and American author who created Trout Fishing in America as a character in a novel by the same name. So Trout Fishing in New Zealand becomes becomes not only a theme but also a character.
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Submitted by: Mike Smith | Categories: Hobbies & Pets, Recreation, Humour & Satire, Fishing, New Zealand, Recreation
10 July, 2011
A fisherman in late afternoon light at Lake Taupo, New Zealand.
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Submitted by: Julie Starr | Categories: New Zealand, Photographs, Fishing
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Submitted by: Julie Starr | Categories: Photographs, Fishing, New Zealand
11 July, 2011
Fisherman in late afternoon light on Lake Taupo.
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Submitted by: Julie Starr | Categories: Photographs, Fishing, New Zealand
25 February, 2011
Love golf? Off to India? Well be warned - travellers are advised to carry not only their own golf clubs but also a supply of balls. Although this was the first country outside Britain to embrace the game, it seems India still relies on the West for its golfing equipment.
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Submitted by: Heather Hapeta | Categories: Asia, Hobbies & Pets, Golf
08 March, 2010
Outdoors columnist Kinsgley Field finds out what smart hunters stash in their backpacks when they head into the bush come deer hunting season.
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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Hunting
08 March, 2010
Outdoors columnist Kingsley Field talks about duck shooting season and why tens of thousands of New Zealanders, aged 10 to 90, eagerly anticipate this time of year. Ideal for publication in early May.
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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Hunting
08 March, 2010
Outdoor columnist Kingsley Field sets out at the beginning of the hunting season keeping his eye out for hares... and a dinner of hare back steaks.
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Submitted by: Kingsley Field | Categories: Columns, Rural Life, Hunting
23 February, 2010
A look at bowling as a social pastime and how it relates to the people who play it. The comfort of the game, the sounds and how it really isn't cool, but nobody minds.
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Submitted by: Hadyn Green | Categories: Roller Derby, Recreation, Features
28 February, 2010
Forty five years ago the South African Springboks toured New Zealand. The son of one of those players contacted Hadyn Green asking for help. Both of them ended up with a lot more than they expected.
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Submitted by: Hadyn Green | Categories: Rugby, Features
14 July, 2010
A look at the arguments for and against adding a second referee to the rugby field and how it might work.
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Submitted by: Hamish McBrearty | Categories: Rugby, Viewpoints, Rugby
04 October, 2010
The star studded Canterbury side with Sonny Bill Williams go down to Invercargill to flex their muscles and take back the Ranfurly Shield. But can the traditional province which has showed the country how to love rugby again, stand strong in defiance?
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Regions
15 November, 2010
England's recent win over the Wallabies has been a breath of fresh air for the game of rugby. Both the actual victory and the exciting way this was achieved now means there is another contender to challenge the Southern Hemisphere strangehold on rugby. Scotty Donaldson looks at the impact of this win and why it is great for the game.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Opinion, Viewpoints, Columns, Reviews, Tips/Advice, Rugby
03 May, 2011
The All Black selectors have plenty of options for their Rugby World Cup squad in the locking department, but plenty will depend on injuries. Scott Donaldson looks at the options.
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Submitted by: Scott Donaldson | Categories: Rugby, Opinion
07 June, 2011
Let's not beat about the bush here. Our government is likely to borrow NZ$20 billion or the equivalent of 10% of GDP this year. It is cracking down on all sorts of spending. So why are we subsidising a bunch of sports bureaucrats?
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Submitted by: Bernard Hickey | Categories: Economy, Rugby
29 August, 2011
A series of images of Eden Park and the impact of RWC 2011 preparations on suburban Mnt Eden.Auckland NZ.
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Submitted by: Paul Gilbert | Categories: Photographs, Rugby
20 November, 2009
An article about when sports and deep emotion meet head on. A thought provoking opinion piece.
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Submitted by: David Taylor | Categories: Opinion, Rugby League
09 February, 2011
To Celebrate 100 years of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand a group of "6 Surf Lifeguards" are circumnavigating New Zealand in two IRB's (inflatable rescue boats). The boats and motor are the standard IRB's used by most clubs around the country with a few modifications. These include the fuel capacity increased to 90 litres from the usual single 20 litre bladder, less fins on the propellor guard to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency and a longer tiller. A few other minor adjustments have been made to the foot straps and hand holds for comfort for the longer journey and different stance of driver and crew person.
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Submitted by: The Bay Limited | Categories: New Zealand, Surf Life Saving
19 October, 2010
Hannah James, in her final year of school at Mt Aspiring College Wanaka, is the proof that competition is not the only, nor even the true, expression of sport.
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Submitted by: Pip Sheehan Lowther | Categories: Winter, Features , Recreation
