Adrian Seconi

Two Dunedin clubs have made it through to the final eight of the 85th edition of the Chatham Cup.

New Black Caps coach Mike Hesson would have ticked a lot of boxes - and some of them would have been during the psychometric testing the applicants had to complete as part of the interview process.

Otago bowler Neil Wagner will be an unknown quantity for the West Indies, should the left-armer make his international debut in the first test beginning in Antigua next week. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi looks at four areas of Wagner's background.

The Chatham Cup semifinals beckon for two Dunedin clubs. First, in Sunday's quarterfinals, Caversham will need to beat Manukau City at the Caledonian, and Dunedin Technical will have to upset Miramar Rangers in Wellington. Sports reporter Adrian Seconi caught up with both captains for a few quick questions.

Former Otago and Kenya coach Mike Hesson is understood to be one of four candidates still in contention for the position of Black Caps coach.

Planning is under way to merge the Otago and Southland netball associations but the move has created some uncertainty, Netball Otago regional manager Nicki Paterson says.

Precious few people get to the Olympics, but the London Games will mark the ninth occasion David Gerrard has attended the world's premier sporting event. Reporter Adrian Seconi talks to the sports medicine expert.

Worst season ever. That about sums up the Steel's ANZ Championship campaign. The franchise lost its last 10 games and narrowly avoided the wooden spoon. Next season could be just as bleak unless there is a dramatic turnaround. Netball writer Adrian Seconi reports.

For a 23-year-old, Otago Goldrush captain Janet Main has plenty of experience.

Volleyball stalwart Jock Murley has seen some devastating spikes in his time.

The checkpoint at the top of Mt Cargill was not easy to get to and neither was Swampy Summit.

New Otago Rugby Football Union general manager Richard Kinley has a clear idea where he wants to lead the organisation.

The Otago Milk Cup team is always up against it and has drawn a couple of traditional heavyweights in pool play this year.

All those flights to Auckland to sharpen up her game have paid off for Dunedin's Libby Scott.

Pull your socks up, the football scouts are in town.