Former All White Sam Malcolmson dies
Former All White Sam Malcolmson has died, aged 77.
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Halswell United co-founder still in the game
Halswell United co-founder's enduring love for club spans 60 years
Halswell United marked its 60th anniversary this year - and Noel Hopgood, 93, still plays an integral role at the club he co-founded in 1964.
Christchurch drivers dominate endurance race
Christchurch drivers dominate endurance race
Christchurch pair Steve Brooks and Bill Riding guided their Audi R8 to victory in the opening round of the South Island Endurance Series on Saturday.
Tasman defend Shield for first time in history
Tasman defend Shield for first time in history
Tasman Mako have defended the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in their history after beating Wellington 28-15 in Blenheim.
Coastal Spirit servant stepping back after cup win
Coastal Spirit servant could hang up his boots after winning English Cup
One of Coastal Spirit’s greatest servants could be hanging up his boots after the club’s first trophy win.
Bulls aim to continue season’s winning start
Canterbury Bulls aim to continue season’s winning start
The Canterbury Bulls are in winning form heading into this weekend’s second round South Island Championship clash with the Aoraki Eels.
Black Caps on verge of history with no play in test
Black Caps on verge of history with no play in test
Play has again been abandoned on the fourth day of the one-off test between the Black Caps and Afghanistan in Greater Noida in India due to heavy rain.
Golden girl back at family home
'Escape the chaos': Golden girl back at her family home in Christchurch
Double Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews is back in Christchurch visiting her parents and looking forward to an extended period of rest and relaxation.
Stedman's family in Paris to see him win silver
Will Stedman's family in Paris to watch him win silver medal
Christchurch Paralympian Will Stedman's family say they were "relieved" and "very, very proud" to see him on the podium after the 400m T36 final.
Sunday League marks 50 years
Sunday League marks 50 years of community and competition
It was November 26, 1973, and a group of football enthusiasts were gathered at the Albion Hotel on Colombo St - the watering hole for Christchurch Star staff.
Sporting family keeps shining
Canterbury sporting family keeps shining on the global stage
A memorable few weeks for the Darry family has got even better.
Big turnout expected for shield's return to Marlborough
Big turnout expected for shield's return to Marlborough
Marlborough's Mayor says the community is proud and excited to see the Ranfurly Shield return to the region after more than 50 years.
All Whites beaten by Mexico in football friendly
All Whites beaten by Mexico in football friendly
The All Whites have been soundly beaten in their football friendly against Mexico in California.
Tech, Coastal meet in English Cup final
Cashmere Tech, Coastal to clash in English Cup final
National League qualifiers Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit will go head-to-head at English Park on Saturday in the English Cup final.
Boks inflict more pain on All Blacks
Boks inflict more pain on All Blacks
Siya Kolisi and Malcolm Marx scored tries as South Africa recorded a fourth win in a row against old foes the All Blacks for the first time in 75 years with an 18-12 Rugby Championship victory.
Gold for Grimaldi
Gold for Grimaldi
Dunedin's Anna Grimaldi has won New Zealand's first gold medal at the Paralympics in Paris, blitzing the field in the T47 200m final.
All Black selection shakeup for second test against Springboks
All Black selection shakeup for second test against Springboks
Scott Robertson has dropped a selection bombshell for the second test against the Springboks in Cape Town.
Grimaldi, Stedman win medals at Paralympics
South Island athletes win medals on the track at Paralympics
A day after Christchurch athlete Will Stedman won silver in the 400m, Dunedin’s Anna Grimaldi has claimed bronze on the track at the Paralympics.
Canterbury stages thrilling comeback in southern derby
Canterbury stages thrilling comeback in southern derby
Canterbury kept Otago scoreless in the second half and eased to a 34-16 win at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Haka response under scrutiny
Haka response under scrutiny after jumbo jet flyover, fireworks and music
The All Blacks are no strangers to having opposition teams and crowds respond to the haka. But it was taken to new heights over the weekend at Johannesburg's Ellis Park.