Christchurch mum Christina Wratt had never considered tennis as a sport for her son Ashton because the cost was prohibitive - but a scholarship changed all that.
Christchurch rowing clubs are turning their attention to the South Island championships and then the nationals after successful results at the Canterbury champs on Lake Ruataniwha last weekend.
New Zealand may soon have a new men's national record in the 400m as two promising sprinters close in on Cantabrian Shaun Farrell's longstanding record.
English all-rounder Fynn Hudson-Prentice will be looking to continue his good form with the bat in his third week back for Lancaster Park in the Christchurch Metro Premiership.
Christchurch specialist sport physician and ex-Silver Fern Lesley Rumball was destined to work in the field of athlete welfare before she even retired from international netball 20 years ago.
Australian high jumper Brandon Starc, the brother of cricketer Mitchell, will compete against Olympic champion Hamish Kerr at Christchurch’s International Track Meet next month.