Children were left in tears when the coach of a junior rugby team was allegedly punched in the face by a spectator during a game at a Dunedin ground on Saturday.
Two Highlanders forwards have been called into the All Blacks pack for the test against the Springboks at Ellis Park that might be the last chance for coach Ian Foster to keep his job.
The Commonwealth Games in Birmingham threw up the usual amount of drama, excitement, heartbreak - and medals. Lots and lots of medals. Otago Daily Times sports reporters reflect on how the NZ team performed.
Prepare for the mullet hairstyle to get even more popular in New Zealand schoolyards. Aaron Gate might just have inspired a generation to both give cycling a go and let that hair flow underneath...