South Island skier youngest Kiwi to win World Cup
Wānaka's Finley Melville Ives has become the youngest New Zealander to win a FIS Freeski World Cup with a dream run in the Freeski Halfpipe in Calgary.
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Aussie muscle recruited to turn club’s fortunes around
Aussie muscle recruited to turn club’s fortunes around
Christchurch has turned to three Australian imports to bolster its team ahead of the Metro rugby season – including one notable name.
Heartbreak for Highlanders in Super Rugby opener
Heartbreak for Highlanders in Super Rugby opener
It was an unhappy Valentine’s Day for the Highlanders as they suffered a heartbreaking last-minute loss in a wild opening Super Rugby Pacific game against the Waratahs in Sydney tonight.
Old school mates conquer Coast to Coast
Old school mates conquer Coast to Coast
From being mates at primary school to finishing the Coast to Coast together. That’s the journey three Darfield High students have taken, culminating in the multisport event on Friday and Saturday.
Young mountain bikers get free ride to compete at Crankworx
Young mountain bikers get free ride to compete at Crankworx
A selection of young Canterbury riders will compete against some of the world’s best at the Crankworx Summer Series.
Crusaders battle back to beat Hurricanes
Crusaders battle back to beat Hurricanes
A hat-trick to debutant Kyle Preston has powered the Crusaders to a 33-25 win over the Hurricanes at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch.
Injury-plagued Crusaders announce line up
Injury-plagued Crusaders announce line up for Super Rugby opener
The Crusaders have been struck by injuries before their Super Rugby Pacific season has even started.
Red-hot Cantabs hit big centuries
Red-hot Cantabs hit big centuries
A record-breaking one-day partnership helped Canterbury crush Wellington by 79 runs in Christchurch on Monday.
Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta
Year 14 rowers banned from Maadi Regatta after 'tortuous' process
Rowing officials have banned the controversial practice of allowing year 14 students to compete at the Maadi Regatta.
Darry out for Super Rugby season
'Really unfortunate': Sam Darry out for entire Super Rugby season
Canterbury and Blues lock Sam Darry will miss the Super Rugby Pacific season with a shoulder injury he suffered at training.
Tom Walsh set to return to competition
Tom Walsh 'feeling really good' about return to competition
Canterbury-based shot-putter Tom Walsh admits 2025 is going to be different for him but nothing has changed as far as his ambitions are concerned.
Crusaders fall to Highlanders in Invercargill
Crusaders fall to Highlanders in Invercargill
The Highlanders came roaring home to swamp the Crusaders 29-24 in the Super Rugby preseason game in Invercargill this afternoon.
United aim for spot in new pro league
Christchurch United aim for spot in new pro league
Could Christchurch be about to get its first professional football team?
Joseph names team for Crusaders clash
Highlanders name team for Crusaders clash
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has named a strong starting XV for their preseason game against the Crusaders in Invercargill on Thursday.
Sharp to take on Race of Champions
Chch teenager set to become youngest ever Race of Champions driver
Christchurch teenager Louis Sharp is set to become the youngest-ever driver to take on the Race of Champions.
Tennis club's approach a big hit
Tennis club's approach a big hit
Christchurch mum Christina Wratt had never considered tennis as a sport for her son Ashton because the cost was prohibitive - but a scholarship changed all that.
Dame Sophie Pascoe steps away from the pool
Dame Sophie Pascoe calls time on competitive swimming
Dame Sophie Pascoe, New Zealand's most successful Paralympian, has announced her retirement from competitive swimming.
Gallagher cops 'a bit of stick' for move
Zach Gallagher cops 'a bit of stick' after moving from Crusaders to Hurricanes
Former Christ's College head boy and Crusaders lock Zach Gallagher thought long and hard about moving to the Hurricanes.
Township buzzing ahead of Crusaders clash
Canterbury township buzzing ahead of Crusaders clash
A sellout crowd of 3000 is expected at Kirwee Domain on Friday for the Crusaders Super Rugby pre-season match against the Blues.
Phoenix come calling for young goalkeeper
Phoenix come calling for young goalkeeper
Not much phases Shirley Boys’ High student and Otakaro goalkeeper Oscar van Onselen - not even a big move to the Wellington Phoenix Academy.