Christchurch’s Toa Tonga Warriors won the annual Crosbie Nines rugby league tournament, edging out Papanui 14-12 after both finalists upset favourites en route to the decider.
A lot has changed since Australian Diamonds' Gabi Simpson played a test against the Silver Ferns more than two years ago - for a start she didn't have to quarantine in Christchurch.
Former Lincoln Uni basketballer Sam Smith has signed on for his third campaign with the Canterbury Rams, giving the franchise a genuine all-round option.
An Australian Olympic medallist, who was briefly married to the late Kiwi TV personality Charlotte Dawson, has been charged with directing a criminal syndicate after a $2million drug bust.
With their pre-season match against the Crusaders cancelled, the Blues are having to train from home with no prospect of a hit-out before the season starts.
Anna Grimaldi, who has the Tokyo Paralympics in her sights after setting a personal best in the long jump in Christchurch, was one of several Paralympians honoured last night.
Before breaking the tape, an emotional Dougal Allan briefly halted his progress in the finishing chute, brushed aside a tear and pumped his fists to the sky in triumph at winning his second Longest...
David Stuthridge acknowledged the symmetry when the heart attack survivor noted several of the pitches for the national over-60s cricket tournament were handily positioned at Hospital Corner.
A police officer will be hoping her Coast to Coast teammates - Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard and MP Greg O’Connor - don't let her down in the big race this weekend.