Hayden Meikle

Behind every good young motorcycle rider is ... a parent who doubles as a mechanic, a chauffeur and a sounding board. Hayden Meikle talks to Invercargill man Stacey Buchanan about life on the road...

From Otago to the NRL — why not? Sports editor Hayden Meikle tracks down two rugby league players who are pursuing that dream.

It is going to be a bumper weekend for a sport that is trending upwards in Otago.

Making a national softball squad from Dunedin is impressive enough. Being selected for two? Extraordinary.

He looked sharp in maroon on Saturday, he should get a decent run in blue on Friday, and the sky is the limit if he gets a chance to wear black at the next Rugby World Cup.

Arthur Klap wishes Sir Eion Edgar could be here to see all this excitement.

Dunedin driver Emma Gilmour has made history in the desert.

Liam Coltman loves both a good scrum and a free-flowing game of rugby, and says there is no reason the two cannot go hand in hand.

Highlanders coach Tony Brown lamented a lack of execution but heralded the arrival of a potential new star at the weekend.

An unusual setting provided the background for an unusual Highlanders performance on Saturday afternoon.

Phil Bungard completed a rare treble in style as he continued a golden summer on his home course yesterday.

An unusual setting provided the background for an unusual Highlanders performance this afternoon.

The Dunedin strokeplay is hoping a new formula will honour the legacy of a great tournament.

Always listen to your babysitter.

Our series looking at the fortunes of the 12 teams in the new Super Rugby Pacific competition finally comes to an end. Hayden Meikle finds out more about the most important team, your mighty...

Sean Bellew is looking forward to a cosy gathering and some outstanding racing at Ascot Park tomorrow.

Our series looking at the fortunes of the 12 teams in the new Super Rugby Pacific competition continues.

Can Nico Porteous boldly follow in the footsteps of his superstar Wanaka mate?