Chris Barclay

It’s customary to get straight back in the saddle after a setback - but 70-year-old Canterbury harness driver-trainer Kevin Townley is not sure if he will ever climb into a sulky again after his latest accident.

An unidentified punter placed a $10,000 bet on a greyhound that later tested positive for methamphetamine after winning a race at Addington in Christchurch.

Thousands of relieved rest home residents are ready to join Christchurch’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, with the first doses being administered today.

University head coach Nigel Smith backs Braydon Ennor to pursue higher honours this weekend - if the All Black is required by the Crusaders.

Volunteering to look after his club’s cricket pitch led to Christchurch turf expert Mark Shaw venturing to some of the world’s busiest airports and biggest stadiums.

Reporter Chris Barclay looks at the line up of club sport match-ups coming up this weekend in Christchurch.

A talented young rugby player who was knocked unconscious by a Mongrel Mob member in central Christchurch earlier this year has made a tentative return to training.

A talented young rugby player who was knocked unconscious by a Mongrel Mob member in central Christchurch earlier this year has made a tentative return to training.

The death of 50-year-old St Albans father Nigel Mahan on April 1 cast a shadow over the opening round of the Christchurch Football Club's fixtures this month.

Disgraced former Canterbury harness racing trainer Mitchell Kerr has been banned for life after being found guilty of a range of charges related to duping owners on both sides of the Tasman.