Make way for the marathon
Road closures to make way for the Christchurch Marathon
More than 6700 people are set to take on the Christchurch Marathon this Sunday so plan your journey ahead of time if you’re driving into the central city.
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Sports reporter enters the boxing ring
'Some pretty hefty punches': Sports reporter enters the boxing ring
Sports reporter Sam Coughlan is a footballer who plays in goal so we decided to take him out of his comfort zone. In the first of a series, he heads to Christchurch's east to train at the Smiling Tigers Boxing Club.
Bid to host Supercars event
Bid to host Supercars event in Christchurch
Christchurch has made a bid to become New Zealand's second Supercars Championship host venue.
Warriors fans gobble up tickets to Anzac Day game
Warriors fans gobble up tickets to Anzac Day game
Warriors fans in Christchurch have proven their loyalty again by buying up every ticket to the historic Anzac Day game against Newcastle at Apollo Projects Stadium.
Do more rugby players need a sabbatical?
Do more rugby players need a sabbatical?
Crusaders and All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor returned to rugby refreshed after a six-month sabbatical last year and hopes more of his teammates can benefit from time away from the coal-face.
Finalists named for Sport Canterbury awards
Finalists named for Sport Canterbury awards
Olympic gold medallists and rising stars are among the finalists in the upcoming Canterbury Sports Awards.
Gary Stead stepping down as ODI and T20 coach
Gary Stead stepping down as New Zealand's ODI and T20 coach
Cantabrian Gary Stead is standing down from his role as the Black Caps white ball coach - but is still to decide if he'll remain in charge of the test side.
Big future flagged for fast-growing sport
Big future flagged for fast-growing sport
Rugby, football, netball and cricket have held a monopoly on kids’ sport for years - but flag football is challenging the status quo in Canterbury.
Racing Bulls F1 gamble misfires in Japan
Racing Bulls F1 gamble misfires in Japan
The Racing Bulls gamble for Kiwi driver Liam Lawson to race long before a pit stop misfired in the Japanese Grand Prix as he finished 17th of the 20 cars.
Ben Hunt wins elusive Otago Rally trophy
Ben Hunt wins elusive Otago Rally trophy
After more than a decade of trying, Auckland’s Ben Hunt can finally add the elusive Otago Rally trophy to his cabinet.
New classic record set by Buist
New classic record set by Buist
Christchurch driver Deane Buist has entered the record books as the first driver to win the Otago Classic Rally four times.
Nuggets edged by classy Tuatara side in Dunedin
Nuggets edged by classy Tuatara side in Dunedin
You ought to collect a consolation prize for some losses.
Dunedin premier rugby second round wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby second round wrap-up
There was plenty of scoring action in the second round of the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition today.
Hunt takes lead in thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Hunt takes lead in thrilling opening day of Otago Rally
Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.
Call for dedicated pickleball courts
Canterbury club wants city council to help pay for new pickleball courts
The Canterbury Pickleball Club has approached Christchurch City Council for funding to help build dedicated courts - and say they'll have to turn new members away without them.
Archery club to stay in domain
Christchurch Archery Club signs new lease to stay in domain
After battling the prospect of eviction from its long-term home in Rawhiti Domain, the Christchurch Archery Club has finally secured a new 33-year lease.
Crusaders claim first win in Fiji
Crusaders claim first win in Fiji
The Crusaders produced a fast start in a 31-14 bonus-point victory over the Drua in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Suva to claim a first win in Fiji.
Black Ferns Sevens waltz into Hong Kong final
Black Ferns Sevens waltz into Hong Kong final
The Black Ferns Sevens have waltzed into the final of the Hong Kong leg of the world series, trouncing Canada 41-0 in their semifinal.
Chapman century drives NZ to victory over Pakistan
Chapman century drives NZ to victory over Pakistan
A blistering near double century stand has helped a new-look Black Caps side handily defeat Pakistan in the opening ODI in Napier by 73 runs.
Fresh faces to aid Cashmere Tech's title defence
Fresh faces to aid Cashmere Tech's title defence
Cashmere Technical head coach Dan Schwarz believes he has brought in the best possible players to continue his side’s success when the Southern League kicks off this weekend.