World Cup benefits for Christchurch sought despite host venue snub
Mainland Football has compiled a wide-ranging wish-list to ensure Christchurch still benefits from the women’s World Cup in 2023, in spite of the city being snubbed as a host venue.
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Brothers on the ball with new cricket kit
Brothers on the ball with new cricket kit
A pair of cricketing brothers from Christchurch have plenty of time to knock in their new bats before the new season after they were beneficiaries of an ANZ grant.
Amazing try goes viral after club rugby game
Amazing try goes viral after Otago club rugby game
One of the craziest tries you'll ever see has been caught on camera in Otago.
Christchurch Marathon: One last chance to get to Olympics
Christchurch Marathon: One last chance to get to Olympics
Kiwi runner Alice Mason admits this weekend's Christchurch Marathon will be her last chance to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
'Pretty well drilled': Schoolgirls' amazing winning record
'Pretty well drilled': Schoolgirls' amazing winning record
A team of Christchurch schoolgirl cricketers are on a remarkable winning streak as they look to defend their NZ Junior Shield in typically relentless style.
Running for mental health after tragedy
Running for mental health: Son takes on Christchurch Marathon after tragedy
Less than a year on from his father’s death, Devon Rutter is running his first marathon – to cope with his grief and raise money to improve suicide awareness.
Barry turns back the years to represent Canterbury
74yo defies age to represent Canterbury at national touch champs
A 74-year-old will take to the field to represent Canterbury at the Bunnings National Touch Championship in Christchurch this month.
Canterbury claims unbeaten Plunket Shield title
Canterbury claims unbeaten Plunket Shield title
Canterbury drew their final match of the Plunket Shield men's cricket season against Central Stags at McLean Park in Napier to end their campaign unbeaten in the first-class competition.
Fakatava out for season with knee injury
Highlanders halfback out for season with knee injury
Highlanders highly-rated halfback Folau Fakatava will be out of action for up to a year after sustaining a knee injury in last week's victory over the Crusaders.
Former Crusaders player off air after comments
Sky Sport commentator Joe Wheeler off air after controversial comments
Former Crusaders player Joe Wheeler is off air after his controversial post-match comments making fun of a Japanese player.
'Something special': Praise for Tony Brown after epic win
'Something special': Praise for Tony Brown after epic win
Highlanders coach Tony Brown is getting high praise for his team's "special performance" against the champion Crusaders over the weekend.
'We want a shot at them', Aussie rugby's delight at bubble
'We want a shot at them', Aussie rugby's delight at bubble
Wallaby James O'Connor welcomes the opening of a travel bubble between Australia and NZ that has cleared the way for a transtasman Super Rugby competition in May and June.
Dumped Highlanders available for selection again
Dumped Highlanders available for selection again
The half-dozen Highlanders dumped for last week's Crusaders clash are available for selection again this week.
'Significant damage': Whale charity slams Ali Williams rope rescue
'Significant damage': Whale charity slams Ali Williams rope rescue
Former Crusaders lock Ali Williams has been criticised for his actions while rescuing a beached whale that he spotted from a helicopter over the Easter break.
Friends and former rivals attend centenary
Friends and former rivals attend New Brighton Rugby Club centenary celebration
New Brighton Rugby Club celebrated its centenary over Easter weekend with rivalries from near and far, past and present, underpinning the festivities.
Ko falls just short of third major
Ko falls just short of third major after sensational final round
New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has fallen just short of her third major title after a record-breaking final round at the ANA Inspiration.
Crusaders clobbered by Highlanders
Crusaders clobbered by Highlanders
No-one saw one of the great southern derby upsets, or a record-setting win for the Highlanders against the Crusaders, coming.
Highlander's house parties 'out of hand'
Parties at Highlander Josh Ioane's house 'out of hand'
Neighbours of Highlander Josh Ioane’s Dunedin party house say the revelry has been getting worse over the last few months.
New star emerges as Black Caps thrash Bangladesh
New star emerges as Black Caps thrash Bangladesh
Approaching 9pm, the prospect of any cricket in Auckland appeared fanciful at best. By 10pm, Finn Allen was walking off Eden Park with 71 next to his name after 29 balls of futuristic cricket.
Cane ruled out for up to six months
Sam Cane ruled out for up to six months
Injured All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been ruled out of rugby for up to six months.