Women's club title back with Ajax
Women's club title back with Ajax
Ajax had to withstand an almighty challenge as it reclaimed its Dunedin women’s club basketball title on Saturday.
Jeff Cheshire
Athlete cured and raring to tackle Coast to Coast
Athlete cured and raring to tackle Coast to Coast
Three months ago Gavin Mason could barely walk - now he is preparing to do the Coast to Coast in February.
Smith has faith in Tech
Smith has faith in Tech
Shontelle Smith has played in some big games over the past two years but today's is one that will rate right up there.
Pupils hear about role of science in sport
Pupils hear about role of science in sport
A group of Otago teenagers was given a window into the world of high performance sports yesterday.
Ferns hoping to show some steel in Quad Series
Ferns hoping to show some steel in Quad Series
With the Silver Ferns set to begin a busy two months with their Quad Series opener against South Africa in Brisbane today, Jeff Cheshire looks at some key points relating to the team.
Second Tasman player coming south
Second Tasman player coming south
Southern United has attracted a second player south from Tasman.
Dominant Magic into final
Dominant Magic into final
The Mid City Magic has bounced back to secure a spot in the Dunedin club final.
Otago team of 25 named
Otago team of 25 named
Otago has announced the team to defend its Mainland interprovincial crown.
Fresh focus reaps rewards
Fresh focus reaps rewards
The decision to focus on sevens this year is turning out to be a good one for Sam Hollows.
Much improved Thunder looking to future
Much improved Thunder looking to future
Coach Matt Hladun is hoping the Dunedin Thunder's success this season is a sign of things to come.
Six titles in row for dominant Magpies
Six titles in row for dominant Magpies
In the end, the dynasty that is the Southern Magpies was just too strong.
Two OBHS teams in final
Two OBHS teams in final
Otago Boys' High School has continued its dominance of Dunedin secondary school basketball after winning both semifinals of the boys' competition on Friday.
Perennial favourite v Cinderella side
Perennial favourite v Cinderella side
One of the teams in today’s club netball final was fairly predictable, the other was not.
Huge support for leukaemia sufferer
Huge support for leukaemia sufferer
Last Saturday, Alex Yarnall’s basketball team wore orange patches in support of his recent cancer diagnosis — today all the teams will.
Pros, cons to Smith’s break
Pros, cons to Smith’s break
Ben Smith is about take a break from the game. But is that the correct choice? Jeff Cheshire says it is a welcome break for Smith while Steve Hepburn feels Smith may be unwise in putting his feet up.
Finances even more precarious
Finances even more precarious
Otago Softball’s financial problems are worse than first thought.
Close, but Magic into final
Close, but Magic into final
The South Pacific Magic is showing it can close out the tight ones when it matters.
Spirit coach hails new cup format
Spirit coach hails new cup format
A new challenge awaits the Otago Spirit this year.
Lifting the bar as a role model
Lifting the bar as a role model
A man who four years ago was ''a heart attack waiting to happen'' has won his third consecutive national championship medal.
One from the other Ireland
One from the other Ireland
Southern United has picked up another Irishman - although this one is from a different Ireland.