Competing at 86 about giving it 'a go'
Competing at 86 about giving it 'a go'
Gold medals are not important to retired Southland sheep and beef farmer Alistair Mackay.
Alistair McMurran
Ballroom dancing: In a class of their own
Ballroom dancing: In a class of their own
Warren and Sally Matthews continued their domination of the classical dance sequence at the Masters Games on Saturday.
Squash: Taking up squash a life-saving decision, gold medallist says
Squash: Taking up squash a life-saving decision, gold medallist says
John Scully is a down to earth dinkum Aussie who believes that squash saved his life.
Football: Passion says it all
Football: Passion says it all
Bryan Stewart, a founding member of the Wanganui Cosmos, exudes a passion for football on and off the park.
Netball: Team playing to honour contribution and memory of valued member
Netball: Team playing to honour contribution and memory of valued member
The Sophisticats wore black arm bands and were playing for their missing colleague at the New Zealand Masters Games this week.
Masters Games: Award recognises 25 years' service
Masters Games: Award recognises 25 years' service
Dunedin City Councillor John Bezett epitomises the spirit of the New Zealand Masters Games.
Figure skating: Sparkling displays by Czech pair
Figure skating: Sparkling displays by Czech pair
There is nothing like it in Europe or North America. The Masters Games is unique to New Zealand and Australia.
Croquet: Silver medal for Berrymans in first shot at Games
Croquet: Silver medal for Berrymans in first shot at Games
The Berryman husband and wife team reached the podium in their first taste of the New Zealand Masters Games on Saturday.
Gym sports: Less intense atmosphere
Gym sports: Less intense atmosphere
Luciana Blaga had dreams of becoming an Olympic gymnastic champion when she was growing up in her native Romania.
Masters Games: Infectious positivity from Masters stalwart
Masters Games: Infectious positivity from Masters stalwart
Bevan Tasker was honoured last year for his volunteer work at the New Zealand Masters Games.
Masters Games: Participation a life-changer for many
Masters Games: Participation a life-changer for many
Gold medals are important, but there has always been more to the New Zealand Masters Games than the opportunity to parade the silverware.
Masters Games: Good game on cards for Marion's opponents
Masters Games: Good game on cards for Marion's opponents
Euchre was a popular pastime for Marion Finkle when she was growing up on a mixed farm in the Hunter Valley near Waimate.
Rugby: Seven to make run-on debuts
Rugby: Seven to make run-on debuts
Prop Craig Millar, who made his debut for Otago last winter, will have his first start for the Highlanders in Queenstown on Friday night.
Swimming: Former Coaster making his mark
Swimming: Former Coaster making his mark
The West Coast of the South Island has produced prime ministers, rugby league stars and international runners.
Bowls: Hodges' fine run continues
Bowls: Hodges' fine run continues
Sue Hodges' magic month continued in Balclutha at the weekend when she played a key role in Dunedin's win in the interprovincial competition.
Athletics: Time flies for Octagon runners
Athletics: Time flies for Octagon runners
Daniel O'Shea (Hill City-University) retained his Time Buster title but failed to beat the town hall clock on Saturday.
Swimming: Six records broken
Swimming: Six records broken
Hamish McLean (Wanaka) received an early birthday present when he broke six New Zealand swimming records at Moana Pool.
Swimming: Glassford sends message to selectors
Swimming: Glassford sends message to selectors
Matthew Glassford (Neptune) is a rejuvenated swimmer whois on the verge of selection for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Swimming: Ruth breaks 4th NZ record
Swimming: Ruth breaks 4th NZ record
Jacquie Ruth (QE2) has been an inspiration to able-bodied swimmers at Moana Pool this week. There was loud cheering when she broke her fourth New Zealand AWD record last night.
Cricket: Bates' batting can provide spark Otago needs to win
Cricket: Bates' batting can provide spark Otago needs to win
Captain Suzie Bates will need to fire to give the Otago Sparks a chance to win the one-day final at Auckland today.