Pro league, national qualification beckon for Chch Utd
Christchurch United are aiming to cap off their successful week with qualification for the National League.
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Nomads United eye English Cup glory
Nomads United eye English Cup glory
One of Christchurch's most historic football clubs will finally get another crack at the English Cup in the final on Sunday.
Greyhound racing family chalk up wins after relocating to Aussie
Greyhound racing family chalk up wins after relocating to Aussie
Prominent Canterbury greyhound racing trainer Steve Evans has shifted his dogs to Queensland to escape the looming ban on the sport in New Zealand.
Crusaders halfback set to make All Blacks debut
Crusaders halfback set to make All Blacks debut
Crusaders halfback Kyle Preston is poised to make his All Blacks debut off the bench against the Springboks at Eden Park on Saturday.
Chch dad designs new helmet for Liam Lawson
Christchurch dad designs new helmet for F1 driver Liam Lawson
A Christchurch dad has won a competition to design NZ Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson's new race helmet.
Former Crusaders, Highlanders flanker farewelled
Former Crusaders, Highlanders flanker Shane Christie farewelled
Former Crusaders and Highlanders flanker Shane Christie has been remembered as a courageous leader and a staunch advocate for player welfare at his funeral service in Nelson.
Mates team up to create padel court
Mates team up to create padel court at Chch tennis club
Bishopdale Tennis Club head coach Gareth Robb and finance professional Paul Morris are six weeks away from opening what is set to be the first padel court in the South Island.
Former Wallabies half-back had 30 concussions
South Island-based former Wallabies half-back on life after 30 concussions
After a career in the NRL and Super Rugby, former Wallabies half-back Brett Sheehan was just 41 when he was told he had the brain of a 65-year-old.
Flame of Hope sparks countdown
Flame of Hope sparks countdown to Special Olympics
The Flame of Hope was lit at the Bridge of Remembrance on Monday morning to mark the countdown to the Special Olympics in Christchurch.
United included in pro football league
Christchurch United included in pro football league
Christchurch United have become the South Island’s first professional football club, beating out the Wellington Phoenix for a place in the upcoming Oceania Pro League.
Swiatek, Sinner survive US Open scares
Swiatek, Sinner survive US Open scares
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek proved they are only human at the US Open on Saturday, showing that even the world's best players sometimes have to work things out on the fly when pure talent is not...
Southland win Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
Southland win Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland.
First NZ woman to play at Wimbledon, Evelyn Webster, dies aged 101
First NZ woman to play at Wimbledon, Evelyn Webster, dies aged 101
The first New Zealand woman to compete at the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world died this week, aged 101.
Otago Spirit run away against Tasman
Otago Spirit run away against Tasman
You cannot keep a bronco harnessed for long.
Hamish Kerr claims Diamond League victory
Hamish Kerr pockets $85k for Diamond League victory
Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr has had the perfect warm-up for the world championships with victory at the Diamond League final in Switzerland.
Tamaiti Williams re-signs for Crusaders
Tamaiti Williams re-signs for Crusaders, Canterbury
Prop Tamaiti Williams has re-signed with NZ Rugby, the Crusaders and Canterbury through to the end of 2029.
Records flow and tears fall as injury woes rock US Open
Records flow and tears fall as injury woes rock US Open
Ben Shelton's US Open campaign ended in tears on Friday after he withdrew mid-match with a shoulder injury he called the "worst pain" of his life.
All to play for in final Southern League round
All to play for in final Southern League round
One more win is all Coastal Spirit and Cashmere Technical need to confirm their places in the Southern League title race and secure National League qualification ahead of Sunday’s final round.
Technical earn redemption with last-gasp victory
Technical earn redemption with 'incredible' last-gasp victory
“How much do you want this?” That was the challenge from Technical A head coach Charlotte Drummond as her side staged a dramatic comeback to win the Christchurch Netball Premier 1 final.
Sportsman back from the brink
'He’s a hard little nugget': Sportsman back from the brink
A week ago, 23-year-old Christchurch sportsman Seamus Stack was in an induced coma after open-heart surgery to save his life.