Bid to get driver back on track after fall from grace
Two prominent harness racing figures are making a bid to get fallen from grace trainer driver Matt Anderson back into the industry.
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Stroke survivor making Coast to Coast comeback
'It was brutally hard': Stroke survivor making Coast to Coast comeback
Father-of-two Mark Ford was getting ready to compete in an ultra-marathon when he woke up unable to speak, walk or control his emotions.
Super Rugby teams reveal new away jerseys
Crusaders and other Super Rugby teams reveal new away jerseys
Super Rugby teams have taken a 'lighter' approach to their away kit for the 2021 season.
Memorial game for South Island woman who ‘lived’ ice hockey
Memorial game for South Island woman who ‘lived’ ice hockey
For someone whose life was "live, eat, breathe hockey", a memorial game is a fitting tribute, her mother Tania says.
Many roads to coaching, NZR says
Many roads to coaching, NZR says
New Zealand Rugby says it has many pathways to become a coach at the top level. But 75% of coaches at Super Rugby level are former professional players.
Runner smashes women’s record for length-of-NZ journey
Runner smashes women’s record for length-of-NZ journey
Queenstown nurse Brooke Thomas has broken the New Zealand women’s record for running the length of the country.
Christchurch to host Silver Ferns v Diamonds games
Christchurch to host Silver Ferns v Diamonds games
The Silver Ferns are set to host Australia in March.
Our people: Gary Stead's path to the Black Caps
From backyard cricket growing up in a Canterbury orchard to coaching the Black Caps
Black Caps coach Gary Stead opens up about his own cricket playing career, the infamous 2019 World Cup final, and whether he has ever fiddled with Kane Williamson’s set-up.
Crusaders assistant coach's Covid battle
‘It just hit me, it dropped me. It was tough’: Crusaders assistant coach reveals battle with Covid
The professional rugby opportunity of a lifetime ended up resembling a near-death experience in France for a Crusaders assistant coach.
Christchurch-born racer to line up with mentor
Christchurch-born racer to line up with mentor on NZ Grand Prix start line
Christchurch-born racer Tom Alexander’s first NZ Grand Prix will be particularly poignant with long-time mentor and motorsport legend Kenny Smith also on the grid.
Rams unveil second American import
Rams unveil second American import
The Canterbury Rams have unveiled a second American import for their NBL campaign, pending government approval for franchises to use foreign talent during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Surprise accolade for rugby club's Finnish recruit
Surprise accolade for Christchurch rugby club's Finnish recruit
Just as Kalle Valimaki was embarking on his first pre-season with new club Sumner, the promising prop was surprised to learn he was named Finland’s latest rugby player of the year.
New date for Christchurch Marathon
New date for Christchurch Marathon
For the first time in its history, the ASB Christchurch Marathon will be held on the earlier date of April 11 this year.
Chch to host major international sailing event
Christchurch to host major international sailing event
Christchurch will host a major international sailing event set to attract hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.
Former All Blacks midfielder joins Crusaders coaching team
Former All Blacks midfielder joins Crusaders coaching team
Former All Blacks midfielder Tamati Ellison has joined the Crusaders coaching staff.
Rider returns to competition ring after head injury
Rider returns to competition ring after head injury
Two days in intensive care, 10 days in hospital being treated by a Christchurch neurosurgeon, and months of rehabilitation after a head injury last year has not put Chloe McKenzie off riding.
'Rugby League Bill' dies aged 89
'Rugby League Bill': Canterbury mourns 'most decorated man in NZ rugby league'
The Canterbury league community is mourning the death of Bill Whitehead QSM, who passed away on Friday, aged 89.
Country cricket: Big win puts Sefton in top spot
Canterbury country cricket: Sefton demolishes opposition to secure top spot
A resurgent Sefton consolidated their lead at the top of the country cricket leaderboard with a demolition job over Lincoln at the weekend.
Crusaders legend joins Rugby United New York
Crusaders legend joins Rugby United New York
Former Crusaders great Andy Ellis has joined United States Major League side Rugby United New York for the 2021 season.
Rams hope to bolster side with US import
Rams' plan to bolster side with US import hinges on Immigration NZ approval
The Canterbury Rams plan to bolster their roster with American import Deshon Taylor, provided the NBL can convince the government to allow foreign basketballers to play in the 2021 season.