Vatuvei pleads guilty in meth importation case
Warriors league legend pleads guilty in meth importation case
Retired rugby league player Manu Vatuvei has pleaded guilty to importation of methamphetamine.
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Jantjies' boot saves day for Springboks
Boks beat All Blacks in Gold Coast thriller
Elton Jantjies kicked a penalty after the final hooter as South Africa snapped a three-match losing streak with a 31-29 win over the All Blacks in a thrilling final match of the Rugby Championship.
Iconic Kaikoura trots could move to Christchurch
Iconic Kaikoura trots could move to Addington if alert levels don’t drop
Kaikoura’s hugely popular annual festive horse racing meeting could be moved to Addington if the Covid-19 alert levels don’t drop.
Mo'unga back but on bench against Boks
Mo'unga back but on bench against Boks
Richie Mo'unga will make his All Blacks return from the bench as Ian Foster named the team to face the Springboks in the final test of the Rugby Championship.
Aaron Mauger named Moana Pasifika head coach
Aaron Mauger named Moana Pasifika head coach for Super Rugby 2022
Former Crusaders and Canterbury midfielder Aaron Mauger has been confirmed as Moana Pasifika's new coach for Super Rugby Pacific next year.
Mother reveals void left by Olivia Podmore's death
'I miss her every day': Olivia Podmore's mother reveals void left by daughter's death
Christchurch mum Nienke Podmore has revealed some of the issues her Olympian daughter was dealing with at Cycling NZ before her death last month.
Driving charges against rugby player dismissed
Rugby player found asleep at the wheel of crashed ute has charges dismissed
A South Island rugby player has been cleared after being found asleep at the wheel of his ute after crashing into a parking meter.
Cup and Show Week may be closed to public
Covid-19: Cup and Show Week may be closed to public
Covid-19 restrictions may mean Canterbury horse racing's biggest week of the year could be closed to most punters for the first time in 117 years.
Five clubs contending for final spot
Five clubs contending for final spot
Cashmere Technical wrapped up the Southern League on Saturday, while Christchurch United are now in a prime position to finish second and secure the other National League spot.
Kiwi UFC star unloads on NZ 'big wigs'
'Showed their true colours': Kiwi UFC star unloads on NZ 'big wigs'
Whether he's inside or outside the cage, Kiwi UFC star Dan Hooker doesn't pull his punches - especially when it comes to NZ's Covid restrictions.
Usyk outclasses Joshua to claim world heavyweight titles
Usyk outclasses Joshua to claim world heavyweight titles
Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk has dethroned world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in his own backyard to earn a unanimous points decision in front of a sell-out crowd in London.
Reality check for Chelsea, Liverpool go top after thriller
Reality check for Chelsea, Liverpool go top after thriller
Chelsea tasted defeat for the first time this season as Manchester City earned a statement 1-0 win on a day that Manchester United were beaten by Aston Villa and Liverpool were held by Brentford.
Wallabies see off Argentina to seal third straight win
Wallabies see off Argentina to seal third straight win
Australia rode an early two-try burst to a comfortable 27-8 victory over Argentina in the Rugby Championship in Townsville.
All Blacks clinch thriller over Boks
All Blacks clinch thriller over Boks
The 100th test between the All Blacks and Springboks, in their centenary year, produced a dramatic finish to save an occasion devoid of spectacular moments.
Silver Ferns blow 10-goal lead, England win series
Silver Ferns blow 10-goal lead, England win series
For just the third time in history netball's Taini Jamison Trophy will head offshore, after England defeated the Silver Ferns to take the series 2-1 in Christchurch.
Football hopes rest with rival
Coastal Spirit's National League hopes in the hands of local rival
Coastal Spirit are hoping rivals Cashmere Technical can do them a favour against Dunedin opposition as qualification for the new National League football competition goes down to the wire.
Iconic All Black Waka Nathan dies aged 81
Iconic All Black Waka Nathan dies aged 81
NZ rugby legend Waka Nathan, who is well remembered for scoring a last-minute try against Canterbury to retain the Ranfurly Shield in 1960, has died.
Greyhound track rejected after public outcry
Plan to build greyhound racing track at QEII Park rejected after public outcry
A controversial plan to build a greyhound racing track at QE II Park in Christchurch has been rejected.
All Blacks name side for historic test against Springboks
All Blacks name side for historic test against Springboks
Ian Foster has named a strong All Blacks side to face the Springboks in the historic 100th test between the teams in Townsville on Saturday.
Ferns beaten by England after second half struggles
Ferns beaten by England after second half struggles
The Taini Jamison Trophy series has come alive after the England Roses managed to pull off a hard-fought comeback victory over the Silver Ferns in Christchurch tonight.