Jeff Cheshire

Steel passes pressure test

Southern Steel centre Shannon Francois passes over the top of Northern Mystics wing defence Anna Harrison during an ANZ Premiership match at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin last night. In the background is Steel captain Wendy Frew. Photo: Peter McIntosh

Steel passes pressure test

Good teams can run up big scores, but how they respond when things aren't going their way is what distinguishes the great ones.

Five teens heading to international regattas

O'Pen BIC sailors Thomas Hamilton, of Otago Boys' High School, Kaya Reese, of Bayfield High School, and Anna Walrond, of Logan Park High School, at the Ravensbourne Yacht Club as they prepare to head away to international regattas. Photo: Linda Robertson.

Five teens heading to international regattas

It would not be a surprise if Otago is well represented in New Zealand's next generation of sailors.

Roxburgh pupil picked for NZ mounted games team

Roxburgh Area School pupil Brooke Johnston (16) competes in the sport of mounted games. Photo: Supplied.

Roxburgh pupil picked for NZ mounted games team

Brooke Johnston has ridden her success all the way to international level.

Time together key to midcourt's dominance

Shannon Francois has been right at the centre of the Southern Steel's success this year.

Taurua takes Lightning into final

Taurua takes Lightning into final

Former Southern Steel coach Noeline Taurua has shown her prowess in Australia.

Gold Rush back in action

A month after its most recent game, the Otago Gold Rush is set to get its season back up and running.

Fairweather breaks NZ record in 400m IM

Erika Fairweather has broken a national record in the short-course 400m individual medley.

Eight teams in cup ties

Eight teams in cup ties

Eight teams from the South will be in action in this weekend’s Chatham Cup second round.

Whanganui problems will not affect Dunedin: Bezett

Whanganui problems will not affect Dunedin: Bezett

Funding problems for the Whanganui Masters Games will have no impact on the Dunedin Games.

MAC senior runners win in bleak conditions

Janus Staufenberg, of Mount Aspiring College, leads Zach Mason, of King’s High School, boys grade...

MAC senior runners win in bleak conditions

Many of Otago’s best young runners braved winter conditions in their quest for an Otago title yesterday.

KD could be the difference

Kevin Durant at the Golden State Warriors' practice earlier this week. Photo: Getty Images

KD could be the difference

The Golden State Warriors host the Cleveland Cavaliers in game one of the NBA finals today. Jeff Cheshire looks at a few keys to consider from each team.

PE Blue, Titans move up

Phys Ed Blue and South Pacific Titans have won promotion to Dunedin club netball's top flight.

Ruske leads as Ajax masters Magic

Ruske leads as Ajax masters Magic

Ajax made a big statement in Dunedin women's club basketball on Tuesday night.

Tourists bring their share of baggage

Lions players Tadhg Furlong (L) and Justin Tipuric by the team buses at Auckland International...

Tourists bring their share of baggage

Getting around New Zealand without losing anything might be an issue for the British and Irish Lions - in more ways than one.

Development officer position disestablished

Development officer position disestablished

Athletics Otago has ended its development officer role, it was announced at last night's annual meeting.

Steel makes it 11 wins on end against Stars

Steel goal keep Jane Watson (left) and Stars goal shoot Maia Wilson compete for the rebound...

Steel makes it 11 wins on end against Stars

The Southern Steel entered record territory when it extended its winning streak to 11 yesterday, with an 82-58 victory over the Northern Stars in Invercargill.