History beckons for Shirley basketballers
Shirley Boys’ High School has already made basketball history this year - but they are not done yet.
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Tense win strengthens Otago's claim on home playoff spot
Tense win strengthens Otago's claim on home playoff spot
Otago consolidated their spot in second place with a tense 28-26 win against Taranaki at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Cup heroics a bittersweet finish
Cup heroics a bittersweet finish
Scoring a hat-trick in the English Cup final was a special way to cap off a tough season for Cashmere Technical’s Lyle Matthysen.
Veteran netballers refuse to pay fine for skipping game against school
Veteran netballers refuse to pay fine for skipping game against school
A veteran Canterbury netball team is refusing to play a fine for deciding not to play a “friendly” game against a competitive school side.
Win for Black Ferns in World Cup quarter-final
Win for Black Ferns in World Cup quarter-final
The Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup title defence remains alive after they claimed a 46-17 quarterfinal victory over the Springbok Women in Exeter.
Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger
Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger
Former sevens star Leroy Carter will become the ninth new cap of 2025 when he plays for the All Blacks against the Springboks on Saturday night.
Record loss for All Blacks against Springboks
Record loss for All Blacks against Springboks
The All Blacks have fallen to a 43-10 loss to South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash in Wellington, their biggest ever defeat.
Veteran netballers in default fine stoush
Veteran netballers in default fine stoush
Selwyn Netball has issued a Lincoln club a default fine for deciding not to play a “friendly” game in July. But they have refused to pay and are lodging a complaint about how the matter was handled.
Cashmere Technical clean up the cups
Cashmere Technical clean up the cups
Cashmere Technical won Canterbury's top men’s and women’s premier cup competitions in Christchurch on Sunday.
Codie Taylor to miss second test against South Africa
Codie Taylor to miss second test against South Africa
The All Blacks will have to do without Crusaders hooker Codie Taylor during next weekend's second test against South Africa.
Is Richie McCaw back to help the All Blacks?
Is Richie McCaw back to help the All Blacks?
Crusaders legend and two-time World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw is back with the All Blacks, but his role with the team is unclear.
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.
Pro league, national qualification beckon for Chch Utd
Pro league, national qualification beckon for Chch Utd
Christchurch United are aiming to cap off their successful week with qualification for the National League.
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.
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.