Direct route beckons

CANOEING

GISBORNE’S London Olympic hopeful Darryl Fitzgerald will head a five-strong local assault on the Oceania Canoe Championships at Penrith, Australia, in March.
For the 21-year-old it is the last chance to take the direct route

Triathlon: Bremer comes home an international winner

Bremer enjoyed an unexpected breakthrough victory in Ironman Western Australia earlier this month. Photo / Dean Purcell

Former Mt Maunganui athlete Michelle Bremer is hoping next month's Port of Tauranga half ironman will prove a happy

Soccer: Yaya Toure scoops top African player award

Manchester City's Yaya Toure (L) vies for the ball against Arsenal's Robin van Persie. Photo / AP

Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure has been named African Player of the Year at an awards ceremony in the

All Blacks: Friends reunited for new era

Aussie McLean (L), Steven Hansen (C) and Ian Foster (R). Photo / Getty Images

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen believes his new coaching staff and selectors will keep the World Cup winners "ahead of the pack"

Golf: New Zealand women's open confirmed for Canterbury

Kristie Smith of Australia will return to New Zealand to defend her 2011 title. Photo / Getty Images

The New Zealand Women's Golf Open will return to Canterbury next February, almost a year to the day

Racing: Dunedin Cup in his sights

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The Solitaire (outer) wins at Wingatui in October. Photo by Tayler Strong.

Trainer Steve Anderton has an eye on the Dunedin Cup with either The Solitaire or The Glitzy One.

Angling: Top conditions for next few days

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An angler looks for a fishing spot at Lake Benmore's Sailors Cutting near Otematata. Photo by Craig Baxter.

In the next few days anglers will be spoilt for choice as far as