Hornby High jiu-jitsu champion takes aim at world stage
Hornby High School martial artist Enzo Mediavillo,13, is on track to reach his dream of becoming a pro on the international jiu-jitsu circuit.
School Sports
Dad tragically died before son named in NZ Schools
Canterbury dad tragically killed before son named in NZ Schools side
When Rolleston College rugby player Shaun Kempton pulls on the black jersey for the first time, he knows his father would have been proud.
First time finals for college hockey sides
First time finals for Christchurch college hockey sides
St Andrew’s and St Bede’s colleges made the Federation and Rankin Cup hockey finals respectively for the first time.
Young riders jumping for joy at bike park
Young riders jumping for joy after building bike park
After months of hard work, three young Canterbury riders can finally show off the big jumps they've built at their local bike park.
Bigger prize looms for CGHS
Bigger prize looms for Christchurch Girls’ High
Defending national champs Christchurch Girls’ High will look to topple rivals Southland Girls’ High when they meet in the South Island rugby final on Saturday.
Two crews make top five in Paris
Christchurch rowers make top five in Paris
Wild weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of the 11 Christchurch rowers at the under-19 world rowing championships in France.
Prebbleton's bid to beat finals hoodoo
Prebbleton hold psychological edge in bid to beat finals hoodoo
It’s set to be a clash of the titans when Prebbleton and Waihora face off for the third time this season in the Coleman Shield final on Saturday.
Battle of the high schools
Miles Toyota Premiership semi-finals: Battle of the high schools
Christchurch Boys’ High and St Thomas of Canterbury College will clash in a much-anticipated Miles Toyota Premiership semi-final on Saturday.
Which crews will row to Maadi Cup glory?
Which Chch crews will row to Maadi Cup glory?
With the pinnacle of high school rowing less than two weeks away, Christchurch crews are making their final preparations for the Maadi Cup regatta. Jaime Cunningham looks at the top contenders.
Help Hornby High get to the national champs
Help Hornby High get to the national basketball champs
A basketball tournament tomorrow night is one of several fundraising events to get the Hornby High senior boys A side to the national champs.
Big future in the ring for young CBHS boxer
Big future in the ring for Christchurch Boys’ High boxer Bobby Brown
Promising young Christchurch boxer Bobby Brown is on track to make the Youth Olympics after his latest win.
High surf and security at world champs
High surf and security as Canterbury waveriders take on world’s best
Wave height and the sea temperature weren’t the only noticeable differences between Sumner and Playa el Sunzal for talented teenage surfer Jack Tyro.
Unbeaten CBHS wary of strong Nelson College side
Unbeaten Christchurch Boys’ High wary of strong Nelson College side
Two of NZ's most successful first XVs will face off this weekend when Nelson College host Christchurch Boys’ High on Saturday.
Students allowed to wear Pacific attire
Allowing students to wear Pacific attire 'a step in the right direction'
Christ's College's adoption of a Pacific garment into its uniform has been described as a step in the right direction.
Promising boxer fights for cash to represent NZ
Promising boxer fighting for cash to get to overseas bouts
A talented Christchurch boxer is hoping his plans to fight for NZ overseas this year don't cop a knockout blow, financially.
Big weekend for Canterbury Rowing Club
160th anniversary celebration: Big weekend for Canterbury Rowing Club
Canterbury Rowing Club members will finally be able to celebrate the club's 160th anniversary this weekend.
Sports stars set sights on ambitious goals
Young Christchurch sports stars set sights on ambitious goals
An ultra-talented cyclist and sailor reigned supreme on the roads of Hokitika and off Napier’s coastline recently and can now reset their sporting goals for further afield.
Papanui High School riders too fast on the road
Papanui High School riders too fast on the road
Shaylah Sayers’ stunning introduction to cycling has continued with the Papanui High School student completing another clean sweep in her first competitive outings on the road.
$25k still needed to get school's new turf over the line
$25k still needed to get school's new turf over the line
This is what Mt Pleasant Primary School's new all-purpose sports turf will look like when it’s finished - the problem is $25,000 is still needed to complete it.
Community hub to open soon
Community hub in old Shirley Boys’ High gym to open soon
The old Shirley Boys’ High School gym, which is being transformed into a community-based sports and recreational centre, will open its doors early next year.