Parker failed drug test before his most recent fight
New Zealand's former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker failed a dope test on the day he fought Britain's Fabio Wardley last month.
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United’s final hopes fade
United’s final hopes fade
Christchurch United need a miracle in their final three games if they are to reach next month’s National League final.
From underarm infamy to charity gold
Underarm infamy to charity gold for 'awful' beige kit
The retro beige cricket kit worn by former NZ cricket and rugby international Brian McKechnie during the infamous 1981 underarm incident has found a new home - and raised $22,000 for a good cause.
Kingman wins New Zealand Trotting Cup
Kingman wins New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington
Kingman won the 122nd New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Jacob Douglas gears up for second Pro 2000
Jacob Douglas gears up for second Pro 2000
Canterbury driver Jacob Douglas will stay on for another season with Pabst Racing in the USF Pro 2000 Championship in the United States.
'Dearly loved' Kiwi sportsman dies
'Dearly loved' Kiwi sportsman dies
Prominent New Zealand sportsman Bruce Malcolm has died aged 90.
Trainer 'desperately due' for cup win
'We've had 18 shots at it': Canterbury trainer 'desperately due' for NZ Cup win
The Canterbury-based trainer of a NZ Cup front-runner is hoping for a maiden win following a string of podium results at the Christchurch race.
All you need to know about NZ Trotting Cup Day
All you need to know about NZ Trotting Cup Day
Partying racegoers at the NZ Trotting Cup meeting in Christchurch on Tuesday will get to see the best pacer in Australasia in action.
Greyhound Racing Association withdraws judicial review of ban
Greyhound Racing Association withdraws judicial review of ban
The Greyhound Racing Association has withdrawn its application for a judicial review of the government's legislation banning the sport.
Kāhu winless after Hoiho run away with second half
Kāhu winless after Hoiho run away with second half
Claire Jacobs can claim family bragging rights.
United skipper heads to UK for club trials
Christchurch United skipper heads to UK for club trials
Christchurch United skipper Jago Godden is looking forward to putting his best foot forward in the United Kingdom after playing his last game for the club.
Hay joins elite club
Burnside West-University skipper joins elite club
Burnside West-University captain Matt Hay has become just the sixth player to bring up 200 premier caps for the club.
Kobori top of Abu Dhabi leaderboard
Canterbury golfer in illustrious company at top of Abu Dhabi leaderboard
Canterbury golfer Kazuma Kobori is tied for the lead after the first round of the $16m Abu Dhabi Championship.
Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical
Scott Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical
Crusaders star and All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will sit out most of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after exercising a clause in his contract to take a non-playing sabbatical.
Stokes at 'full tilt' during club cricket training
Stokes at 'full tilt' during Christchurch club cricket training session
It is every aspiring cricketer’s dream to be able to foot it with the best, and Christchurch club players got the opportunity to do just that with England captain Ben Stokes.
Crusaders name squad for first season in new stadium
Crusaders name squad for first season in new stadium
The Crusaders squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season includes a mix of seasoned campaigners and six rising stars who have earned full contracts.
Golf tournament's link to infamous underarm
Charity golf tournament's link to infamous underarm incident
Former NZ international cricketer Brian McKechnie will be reunited with the kit he wore during the infamous 1981 underarm incident against Australia.
Beauden Barrett offers to help Irish opponent fight red card
Beauden Barrett offers to help Irish opponent fight red card
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban, after the Irish lock was red-carded for an incident early in their test match in Chicago.
Auckland FC top A-League after win against Adelaide
Auckland FC top A-League after win against Adelaide
Auckland FC have risen to the top of the A-League with a 2-1 home win over Adelaide United at Go Media Stadium.
Black Caps dismiss England early in final one-dayer
Black Caps dismiss England early in final one-dayer
England have set New Zealand a run chase of 223 runs for victory at Wellington in the final one-dayer of their three-match series.