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Dad tragically died before son named in NZ Schools

Dave Kempton, seen here congratulating Shaun when he was awarded his Selwyn Schools’ honours tie...

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

St Bede College’s men finished second at the Rankin Cup. . Photo: CMGSport

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

Erik Williams shows off his skills on the new jumps crafted by the three friends. PHOTO: DANIEL...

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

Harriet Cochrane charges through the Avonside Girls' High defence in Christchurch Girls' High's...

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

From left - Oliver Leach, William Milne, Fergus Johnston (Christ’s College), Samuel Woodgate (St...

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

St Thomas of Canterbury College fullback Meihana Pauling fends off Nelson College winger Callum...

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?

Rangi Ruru’s under-18 coxed eight will be searching for an 18th Levin Cup win after finishing...

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

From left: Xij Bayson, Carl Pontino, Gerald Sanchez, Matthew Matagi, Aron Perez, Rykin Lauper...

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

Bobby Brown was named the best male under-15 fighter at the Australian Golden Gloves tournament...

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

Sumner’s Jack Tyro masters a wave at the world junior surfing championships in El Salvador. Photo...

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

Christ's College students Armani Lemalu, Lehopoame (Hopo) Leota, Jayden Sa, and PJ Palamo. Photo:...

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

Hamuera Tainui in action. A fundraiser has been set up so he can travel overseas to compete....

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

Amelia Sykes. PHOTO: CANTERBURY TRACK CYCLING

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

Shaylah Sayers dominance of under-15 grade cycling in New Zealand has continued with road success...

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

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

The Avon Hub work site. Photo: Kate Latimer

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.

Ruby's chance to jump on the world stage

Ruby Hewitt, 15, has been named in the New Zealand freeride team that will compete in the extreme...

'Focus, fluid and fast': Ruby's chance to jump on the world stage

Ruby Hewitt, 15, has been hitting the slopes since she was three-years-old - and now the Rangi Ruru student's hard work is paying off as she prepares to take on the world’s best young skiers.

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