Swinehound Sports Quiz #9
By The Spotter Here we go: The ninth version of ‘the Swinehound’ sports quiz. Defending champ is Scott MacLean. The great thing about the ‘hound is that so far not a soul[…]
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Youth Sport
By Harbour Heather Ask any parent why they like the fact their kid plays sport, and they’ll likely say “it’s good for them to be active and they have fun.”[…]
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The Current Reality of Kids’ Sport- Blame the Dopey Adults
By The Spotter Two and a bit years ago, I got so fed up with reading about referee abuse in this country that I wrote an angry piece on this site. I also emailed[…]
Mobile Revolutionizing Online Gambling in New Zealand
Sports and gambling have always been part of New Zealand’s national psyche. From cricket, rugby, football to tennis, the country boasts a large number of sporting fans. During the recent[…]
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Things to learn from the Silver Ferns Triumph
Even when you don’t know a lot about a sport you can still observe things. And the Silver Ferns redemption story is one few saw happening, and so what can[…]
US Open Golf Preview
By Aiden McLaughlin Two down, two to go. Traditionally the second golf major of the year, the US Open is now this season’s third as a result of the PGA[…]
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The Queen of the Track by Scott MacLean
When it comes to great racing mares, we’ve been well-served in this part of the world; names like Empire Rose, Sunline, and Makybe Diva come to mind. But as phenomenal[…]
Swinehound Quiz #6
By The Spotter Have finally got round to compiling another ‘Swinehound’. Apologies for the rain delay. The defending joint holders of the ‘Swinehound Shield’ are: Matt Smith from the Capital, and Richard Euston (Auckland)-[…]
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NRL 80 words in 80 minutes R5
By Stephen Gallagher THURSDAY: Brisbane Broncos V Wests Tigers – Suncorp Stadium, 21.50NZT The Broncos have their backs against the wall, after back to back dire performances. For Wests, they[…]
The Masters
By Aiden McLaughlin Augusta in April. It’s an event which epitomises tradition. The drive up Magnolia Lane. The Par 3 competition. The Champions Dinner. Patrons. Amen Corner. Rae’s Creek. The Butler[…]
