Argentines flock to streets to mourn Maradona
Argentines in their thousands, wearing soccer jerseys and face masks, packed into snaking queues on the streets of Buenos Aires.
Football
Win for Liverpool as rivals drop points
Win for Liverpool as rivals drop points
Champions Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a victory over Sheffield United but their likely title rivals all dropped points.
Full trophy cabinet at Cashmere Tech
Full trophy cabinet at Cashmere Tech after another dominant football season
Paul Nicholls has ample wins to savour after another dominant season at Cashmere Technical - but it was two games the side didn’t win that really impressed the manager.
All Whites' England clash at Wembley cancelled
All Whites' England clash at Wembley cancelled
The All Whites' dream football showdown against England has been cancelled.
High stakes in MPL final round football clash
High stakes in MPL final round football clash
It may not have the financial implications associated with the relegation dogfights of European football leagues, but the stakes are still high for one Christchurch club in the MPL this weekend.
Christchurch United's multi-sport expansion
'Like Barcelona or Bayer Leverkusen': Christchurch United's multi-sport expansion
Christchurch United has launched the city’s newest cricket club.
New book covers past 50 years at Christchurch United
New book covers past 50 years at Christchurch United
A book documenting the golden era of Christchurch United will be released to coincide with the football club’s 50th anniversary festivities next month.
Liverpool, Arsenal open new season with wins
Liverpool, Arsenal open new season with wins
Liverpool and Arsenal got off to winning starts with victories over promoted sides on the opening day of the new Premier League season on Saturday.
All Whites to play England at Wembley
All Whites to play England at Wembley
The All Whites will play England at Wembley Stadium - the world's most famous football venue - later this year.
English Park staff abused over Covid restrictions
English Park staff abused over Covid restrictions
Staff at English Park in Christchurch were abused by fans barred from entering the venue due to the Covid restrictions.
Phoenix exit A-League finals
Phoenix exit A-League finals
The Phoenix have ended their A-League season in a disappointing fashion, going down 1-0 to Perth Glory in their elimination final at Bankwest Stadium.
Phoenix secure playoff place with draw
Phoenix secure playoff place with draw
The Wellington Phoenix have secured their place in the A-League playoffs and kept alive their chances of a top-two finish.
Arsenal claim 14th FA Cup
Arsenal claim 14th FA Cup
Arsenal's skipper scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over 10-man Chelsea in the FA Cup final for a record-extending 14th crown in the competition.
Christchurch United teen picked up by European club
Christchurch United teen picked up by European club
Young Christchurch United player Oscar Obel-Hall, 16, is flying to Denmark this week to fulfill his dream of playing for a European club.
All Whites look set to play world's top team
All Whites look set to play world's top team
The All Whites look set to take on the best team in the world in October, despite the continuing threat of the Covid-19 pandemic.
NZ Football confirms convicted paedophile filmed kids
NZ Football confirms convicted paedophile filmed kids
New Zealand Football says it's deeply disturbed to learn that a convicted paedophile was used to film children learning football skills.
Chch in line for Women's World Cup matches
Chch in line for Women's World Cup matches
Christchurch is in the running to host 2023 Women's Football World Cup games after a joint NZ and Australian bid to host the tournament won the most votes overnight.
NZ-Australia World Cup bid receives major boost
NZ-Australia World Cup bid receives major boost
New Zealand's chances of hosting a World Cup in three years time may have just risen dramatically.
Date set for A-League season to resume
Date set for A-League season to resume
The A-League season will resume on July 16 after the Covid-19 hiatus with a derby between Melbourne Victory and Western United at AAMI Park.
All Whites matches cancelled
Coronavirus: All Whites matches cancelled
The All Whites' March window matches against Oman and Bahrain have been cancelled by the respective hosts.