Pakuranga club president Bob Smith was full of praise for his club after the women's A grade team retained the national relay title on Saturday.
Brooke Hastie says she surprised herself by winning gold at the New Zealand rhythmic gymnastics championships in Hamilton this week.
When the Haswell family moved to New Zealand nearly four years ago, they were delighted with the greater freedom of leisure the country offered.
Jack Lovelock's recently published journals will hopefully debunk some "myths" surrounding him, Alexander Turnbull Library curator David Colquhoun said yesterday.
Dunedin martial artist Chris Whalley has been selected to represent his country at the World Traditional Wushu Championships, but a lack of funds may force him to stay home.
New findings from a study conducted by University of Otago researchers reveals improved heating reduces asthma symptoms in New Zealand children.
The former captain of Italy, Carolina Morace, will be among the delegates appearing at John McGlashan College next month to promote the Fifa Women's Under-17 World Cup.
This week Classical reviewer Geoff Adams listens to the charming violin concertos of Charles-Auguste de Beriot, and range of works by one of America's greatest composers, Charles Ives.
Manly skipper Matt Orford wasted little time in pinpointing New Zealand Warriors fullback Wade McKinnon as his side's biggest danger in Saturday night's National Rugby League preliminary final.
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Singer George Michael apologized to his fans Sunday for "screwing up again."
Thirteen people were killed and 36 injured in a riot at a football match in eastern Congo that was reportedly sparked by accusations a player was using witchcraft.
He was not able to knock off Paul Allison's 1993 course record, but Canterbury's Rowan Hooper could reflect on a top performance in Dunedin's Moro Marathon yesterday.
Phil Coakes is not one to falter when it comes for a response, but yesterday he was in awe of all those who participated in the marathon around Dunedin's harbour.
A spur-of-the-moment thought led to Dunedin flatmates Tony Steffens and Iro Fraser completing their first marathon on the Dunedin course yesterday.
Dunedin's Sarah Bryant would have put a smile on her old swim coach's face as she crossed to line to win the open women's section of the half marathon yesterday Bryant was wearing a black armband as a mark of respect for her swim coach Duncan Laing
Two of the rising stars of middle distance in New Zealand, Rachel Harrison and Rosa Scott, both of Christchurch, had top-10 finishes in the marathon yesterday.
Chris van Stijn will have good company when he walks the Dunedin half marathon tomorrow.
An open day at Central Otago Wastebusters in Alexandra on Saturday about taking steps towards zero waste gave a Dunstan High School environmental group the opportunity to show others what was recyclable.
Golden Gate Lodge receptionist Emma Carroll hopes her unique design for Cromwell's upcoming Trashion eco-fashion show will enable her and other women to gain entry to a previously maledominated domain.
