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Andrew Alderson
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Sports reporter, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Andrew Alderson: Black Caps making a habit of batting recoveries
Rotorua Daily Post

Andrew Alderson: Black Caps making a habit of batting recoveries

10 Mar 06:30 AM
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Andrew Alderson: Another masterclass confirms Williamson’s immortality
Rotorua Daily Post

Andrew Alderson: Another masterclass confirms Williamson’s immortality

27 Feb 07:03 AM

Kane Williamson's ton reminded of when the world first saw his grit at the same venue.

Huge blow: Black Caps captain ruled out of England test
Rotorua Daily Post

Huge blow: Black Caps captain ruled out of England test

09 Jun 10:20 PM

The side will now be without two of its major stars for the second match of the series.

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Andrew Alderson: Addressing the big question over Kane Williamson's career
Rotorua Daily Post

Andrew Alderson: Addressing the big question over Kane Williamson's career

05 Jan 05:30 PM

Opinion: As we reflect on the Black Caps captain's achievements, one question remains.

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Why Kane Williamson's respect for frontline medical staff is personal
Rotorua Daily Post

Why Kane Williamson's respect for frontline medical staff is personal

15 Apr 06:00 PM

Kane Williamson says cricket is 'very much secondary to what we're trying to achieve'.

Valerie Adams responds to retirement talk
Rotorua Daily Post

Valerie Adams responds to retirement talk

18 Aug 04:27 AM

Three-time Olympic shot put medallist breaks her silence on future plans.

Adams takes silver in shot put final
Rotorua Daily Post

Adams takes silver in shot put final

13 Apr 11:42 AM

Dame Valerie Adams attempted to glide, throw and conquer last night on the Gold Coast.

Civil war: Gaze sorry after calling fellow Kiwi a bad sport
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Civil war: Gaze sorry after calling fellow Kiwi a bad sport

12 Apr 09:21 AM

Kiwi ace accuses teammate of poor sportsmanship after winning gold medal.

Adams a stone's throw away from gold
Rotorua Daily Post

Adams a stone's throw away from gold

12 Apr 07:57 AM

Adams threw a season's best 18.52m to qualify for the Comm Games women's shot put final

Medal rush: One gold and two silvers for NZ
Rotorua Daily Post

Medal rush: One gold and two silvers for NZ

05 Apr 11:15 AM

New Zealand has picked up three medals on the opening day of the Commonwealth Games.

Team NZ reign supreme at Halberg Awards
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Team NZ reign supreme at Halberg Awards

08 Feb 09:35 AM

Team New Zealand were named as the 2017 supreme winners at the Halberg Awards.

Adams to play for Tall Blacks...'when time is right'
Rotorua Daily Post

Adams to play for Tall Blacks...'when time is right'

27 Aug 10:37 PM

Steven Adams says he'll put the Tall Blacks singlet on, when the time's right.

Player ratings: Lions v Chiefs
Rotorua Daily Post

Player ratings: Lions v Chiefs

20 Jun 10:15 AM

See who shone and who struggled in the Lions' win over the Chiefs.

Olympics blow for Valerie Adams
Rotorua Daily Post

Olympics blow for Valerie Adams

28 Jul 10:34 PM

A knee injury will see Valerie Adams' coach Jean-Pierre Egger miss the Olympic Games.

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