The next few days are going to be hectic for new Tall Ferns coach Kennedy Hamilton-Kereama.
Bert Sutcliffe was a hero to most of us, but to son Gary and daughters Lynn and Christine he was just plain old Dad.
University Oval has moved a step closer to hosting a test against the likes of Australia or England, New Zealand Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan says.
A man has been charged with assault following a sideline fracas between two parents at an under-10 rugby match in Dunedin on Saturday.
Otago might have two captains this season, with coach Mike Hesson saying the province is looking at succession planning.
Perhaps it was fitting Spain defeated the All Whites in all three Otago Daily Times Mini World Cup matches at the Oval on Saturday.
Otago Cricket Association chief executive Ross Dykes found the news hard to stomach, while Volts coach Mike Hesson described it as a "real kick in the guts".
The Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic left the Steel staggering after a superb opening stanza and held off a brave rally from the visitors to clinch a place in the preliminary final in Australia on Sunday.
The squeeze is on.
Body building is more than just protein shakes, boiled chicken, hot bodies and endless weight sessions.
Otago has added promising batsman Darren Broom to its list of contracted players this summer.
The Southern Stampede's poor performance in the National Ice Hockey League should not come as a surprise to anyone, its coach says.
Habour Breeze guard Noni Wharemate sliced, diced and mesmerised the Otago Goldrush defence, posting a game-high 26 points to help her side retain the Women's Basketball Championship title.
There were no tears, there are no regrets and there will be no return.
We have all heard it before - age is just a number, right?
Otago's shock loss to Taranaki on Thursday night may have been the wake-up call the squad needed, coach Brent Matehaere says.
Get it out wide.
The Southern ice hockey teams will be playing for pride this weekend rather than places in the national league final.
An upset win in the morning was offset by a surprise loss last night for the Otago Goldrush in the finals of the Woman's Basketball Championships yesterday.
There are 10 teams contesting the finals of the Women's Basketball Championship but only one worries Otago Goldrush coach Brent Matehaere - the Harbour Breeze.