Hayden Meikle

Cecilia Cho was the model of consistency as she forged what is likely to be an unbeatable lead in the national under-19 women's final yesterday.

You seriously have to pity those poor people at Electronic Arts.

The Commonwealth Games begin in 43 days. To begin our countdown, Otago Daily Times sports editor Hayden Meikle talks to rising hockey star Hugo Inglis.

Robbie Deeley and Tom Jackson might beg to differ but a penalty shootout is unquestionably sport's greatest theatre.

They call it the sound of silence, and for 40 marvellous minutes last night, it was sweet music to North Otago's ears.

Bryce Woodward welcomes the challenge of coaching the Highlanders and says he will have no problem if Steve Hansen is looking over his shoulder.

A New Zealand Open promoter who was on the board of the company that runs Clearwater until 11 days ago believes the Christchurch club has the best tournament course in the country.

All Black coach Graham Henry has confirmed there is "some foundation" to speculation the Highlanders will get an All Black assistant in their coaching team next year.

It was assumed the battle for hosting rights for the next New Zealand Open would be between two golf course-owning millionaires. But the real clash seems to be between one of those men and the tournament's promoter.

Economics and a clash of personalities point to the New Zealand Open being moved from The Hills to the Clearwater Golf Club next year.

A few weeks ago, I filled this page with my "power rankings", listing the top 25 athletes in New Zealand sport.

From Cow TV to the Commonwealth Games - it has been quite a journey for Andrew Mulligan. Sports editor Hayden Meikle continues the countdown to the Games by catching up with the television presenter, who was once immersed in student life in Otago and will be in Delhi in October.

My theory about the best games is that they must have a "Woah, where did that come from?" moment.

Peter Wilson calls it a "quite eventful" weekend.

It takes a brave man to question the actions of the Crusaders within 100km of the stadium formerly known as Lancaster Park.

Hayden Meikle reviews Rebel with a Cause

The Southern Steel has flexed its muscle in the transfer market by signing experienced Australian midcourter Natasha Chokljat.