Man City gloom deepens
Manchester City have had some extraordinary runs during their last four seasons of Premier League domination, but the one that continued with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa has been scarcely believable.
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Raft of conduct complaints about Yachting NZ
Raft of conduct complaints about Yachting NZ
The Sport Integrity Commission has launched an investigation into Yachting NZ following a raft of cultural, athlete welfare and conduct complaints.
Mum takes on Coast to Coast after cancer battle
'Incredible resilience': Mum takes on Coast to Coast after cancer battle
Canterbury mum of three Elise Cassidy has gone through cancer, chemo, major surgery and a pregnancy - all in the space of 12 months - on her journey to the Kathmandu Coast to Coast start line in February.
Burnside buoyant after maiden T20 triumph
Burnside buoyant after maiden T20 triumph
Burnside West-University skipper Matt Hay believes his side can win the treble after their first-ever premier T20 title.
Schoolboy rugby star comes to Canterbury
Schoolboy rugby star heads to university in Canterbury
The man with the mullet who took the Miles Toyota Premiership by storm is poised to take his talents to Lincoln University in 2025.
NZ blessed with talented first-fives - O'Connor
James O'Connor believes NZ blessed with talented first-fives
Former Wallabies first-five James O'Connor says he wants to nail down a starting role in the Crusaders next season - but he knows it won't be easy.
Black Caps smash England with a day to spare
Black Caps smash England with a day to spare
New Zealand have beaten England by 423 runs in Hamilton to claim a consolation victory and see off veteran seamer Tim Southee in style.
Riccarton eye up Hagley Oval homecoming
Riccarton eye up Hagley Oval homecoming
Riccarton are hoping for a Hagley Oval homecoming should they make the finals of the premier T20 competition.
Duo chasing short-course success at world champs
Duo chasing short-course success at world champs
Two swimmers from Canterbury will make their world championships debuts in Hungary this week.
Great day for New Zealand as they hold huge test lead
Great day for New Zealand as they hold huge test lead
The Black Caps have pulled out a special performance to gain the ascendancy on day two of the third cricket test in Hamilton, after ripping England's first innings apart.
Shooting for global esports glory
Christchurch youth worker shooting for global esports glory
Solomona Faitaua-Nanai played centre on the basketball court at Christchurch and Shirley boys' high schools. Now he is at the centre of the booming world of international esports.
Drone video shows stadium progress
Drone video shows progress on stadium
The construction of the roof at Christchurch's new central city stadium has passed the halfway mark.
England hit back after strong start for NZ in Hamilton
England hit back after strong start for NZ in Hamilton
England's seamers struck in the final session to reduce New Zealand to 315 for nine after the hosts had made a strong start to their bid for a consolation victory on the opening day of the third...
Parker to fight for world title
Parker to fight for world title
Almost a decade since he was dethroned, Joseph Parker will again fight for his crown.
Strong field ready for War of the Wings opener
Strong field ready for War of the Wings opener
The Ellesmere Motor Racing Club will host the opening round of the Hydraulink War of the Wings Sprintcar series on Saturday.
Marathon futsal effort for mental health
Marathon futsal effort for mental health
Have you ever played a sport for 24 hours straight? That’s what Canterbury and NZ futsal player Hamish Mitchell did in a bid to raise funds for mental health awareness.
Greyhound racing to be banned in NZ
Greyhound racing to be banned in NZ
The government will end greyhound racing in New Zealand, Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced.
Liverpool beat Man City to go nine points clear
Liverpool beat Man City to go nine points clear
Liverpool overawed Manchester City in a 2-0 win this morning to take a commanding nine-point lead at the top of the Premier League and extend their arch-rivals' slump to seven games without a win.
England cruises to big victory to secure series
England cruises to big victory to secure series
England finally faced some resistance from New Zealand in the shape of Tom Blundell's defiant century but dismissed the Black Caps for 259 to wrap up a thumping 323-run victory.
England dominate Black Caps in second day of test
England dominate Black Caps in second day of test
England have the Black Caps up against the ropes after dominating first with the ball - including a Gus Atkinson hat-trick - and then with the bat, in the second test at the Basin Reserve.