Something to savour for New Zealand alpine skiing

Piera Hudson has become the first Kiwi in 15 years to qualify for the second run at a World Cup slalom, finishing 26th at her season opening race in Vermont.

Starting from 59th, the 22 year old had a storming first run to make the top 30.

Disappointment for Auckland's ASB men's tennis Classic.

This year's runner up Juan Martin del Potro won't be returning in January to chase his second title.

The 2009 champion has instead signed to play at the Kooyong Classic exhibition tournament in Melbourne in the week before the Australian Open.


A dour duel beckons when New Zealand heads into the third day of the second cricket test against Pakistan in Dubai.

The visitors are 24 without loss in reply to Pakistan's first innings of 418 for five declared.