If you think life is hectic on the world track cycling circuit, you should try taking a holiday.
Fast bowler Shane Bond was predictably welcomed back but the name of all-rounder Scott Styris was missing when New Zealand Cricket released its list of 20 contracted players yesterday.
Going into a season-defining match, the last thing the Steel camp can afford is to be star-struck.
New Zealand Cricket is expected to name its 20 contracted players tomorrow. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi takes a look at the options.
Steel defender Sheryl Scanlan is likely to miss her side's crucial match against the Adelaide Thunderbirds in Dunedin on Monday night
When Christina Padman took the time to fill out an online competition entry, she had no idea it would end in France.
Alan Craig does not usually keep a close eye on the letter box for so-called snail mail.
A delay in making the Champions League draw has set back Otago's preparation for the twenty/20 tournament, chief executive Ross Dykes says.
World champion cyclist Alison Shanks has a new favourite number - 1085.
The race for the semifinals just got closer with the Queensland Firebirds edging the Steel 52-50 in Brisbane last night.
New Zealand rider Greg Henderson's dream to ride in the Tour de France will have to wait for at least another year.
She will be missed but the Steel will cope without shooter Daneka Wipiiti, coach Robyn Broughton insists.
Brendon McCullum has not yet confirmed he will play for Otago but he has been named in a training squad to prepare for the Champions League in India beginning on October 8.
Morgan Nathan is a handy build for his new part-time job.
With three rounds remaining in the ANZ Championship, netball writer Adrian Seconi looks into his crystal ball to see if the Steel can deliver on its potential and make the play-offs.
Queensland Firebirds defender Demelza McCloud (nee Fellowes) has a soft spot for the lower South Island but is not planning a "warm Brizzy" welcome for whoever replaces Steel shooter Daneka Wipiiti.
Southern men's hockey coach Dave Ross had to dig deep into his pockets to help send his son, Nick Ross, to the world junior hockey championships in Singapore.
Here is an inspired idea. Let's play the world's best fullback out of position at centre.
ODT sports writer Adrian Seconi, like many other travellers, was caught out by the blizzard that hit parts of Otago yesterday.
Steel shooter Daneka Wipiiti finished her ANZ Championship campaign on a high note last night, helping her side close out an important 52-50 win against the Mystics at Stadium Southland.