Jeff Cheshire

Only one thing has eluded the Southland Sharks in recent years - a successful title defence.

Two members of the Dunedin Trampoline Club will represent New Zealand in Australia.

After 1230 regular-season games, the NBA playoffs begin tomorrow morning. Jeff Cheshire looks at how they are shaping up.

Otago has taken the first step in a return to the national basketball league.

Plenty of travel awaits Garbhan Coughlan over the coming months.

Several Southern United players will soon have an opportunity on the national stage.

Momentum is an important thing in sport.

Confidence has returned and with it has come form for Te Paea Selby-Rickit.

The latest in the line of one of Otago's greatest basketball families is gaining overseas attention.

Maybe Holly Robinson needs a new javelin for every major competition. It certainly did not hurt on Saturday.

Otago's para-athletes have made a strong showing at the Australian athletics championships.

Third time might not have been so lucky for Sharon Lequeux - but fourth time certainly was.

The surface is springy, the pitch immaculate and football is in sight.

An opportunity to contribute to change was too much to turn down for Jackie Barron.

The Southern Steel has not had to wait long to get a chance to avenge its most recent loss.

Looking after the ball and building connections are two key focuses for the Southern Blast.

A last gasp win has evaded the Highlanders tonight.

Five locally-based players have been signed to complete the Southland Sharks playing roster.

Four players with Otago links are up for national AFL recognition.

A record-breaking performance from Cameron Moffitt highlighted Otago's final weekend of athletics for the summer.