New community centre opens at Lancaster Park
The redevelopment of Christchurch's Lancaster Park is a step closer to completion after the new community centre and changing rooms were opened.
Sport
Athletes flock to city for national summer games
Athletes flock to city for Special Olympics' national summer games
The excitement is building for Christchurch's Special Olympics' hometown heroes ahead of the national summer games in Ōtautahi this month.
Robbie’s ton missed as dad watches Zak play for Black Caps
Robbie’s ton missed as dad watches Zak play for Black Caps
“You can’t be everywhere, can you?” That was the unfortunate dilemma for Glen Foulkes as he felt both the blessing and the curse of fathering two in-form cricketers.
'Just crazy': Burling opens up on shock Team NZ split
'Just crazy': Burling opens up on shock Team NZ split
New Zealand sailor Peter Burling says the control Team New Zealand wanted over him forced him out of the America's Cup outfit.
Japanese spinner's unlikely second innings
Japanese spinner's unlikely second innings at Sydenham
Cricket is hardly a sport associated with Japan. But one of its most accomplished players is spending her international retirement in Christchurch, turning out in the Metro competition at the age of 44.
Disc golf champion shares her tricks
Young Christchurch disc golf champion shares her tricks
A disc golf world champion says there is nothing stopping more children from following in her footsteps.
Kiwis to play World Cup double-header at new stadium
Kiwis to play World Cup double-header at new stadium
Christchurch’s new 30,000-seat stadium will host a Kiwis league double-header during the IRL World Cup next year.
All Blacks wallop Wales
All Blacks wallop Wales
Winger Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick of tries against the All Blacks, but his heroics were in vain as the visitors eased to a 52-26 victory.
Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes
Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes
Scott Robertson has said that the All Blacks have had a "strong review" this week after their 33-19 loss to England on Sunday morning.
Daryl Mitchell becomes world's No 1 ODI batter
Daryl Mitchell becomes world's No 1 ODI batter
Black Caps and Canterbury cricketer Daryl Mitchell is the new world No 1-ranked ODI batter.
Lincoln Uni named as sponsor of South Island Super Rugby Aupiki team
Lincoln Uni named as sponsor of South Island Super Rugby Aupiki team
Lincoln University has announced its sponsorship of Matatū, the South Island’s Super Rugby Aupiki team.
Warriors to host Cowboys at new stadium
Warriors to host Cowboys at new stadium
The New Zealand Warriors will create history when they host the North Queensland Cowboys at Christchurch's new indoor stadium next year.
New role for returning Hammett
New director of rugby role for Mark Hammett after long Covid recovery
Former All Blacks and Crusaders hooker Mark Hammett has returned to St Thomas of Canterbury College as director of rugby to oversee the school’s programme.
Hoiho come to life against Queens in nailbiter
Hoiho come to life against Queens in nailbiter
What a time to nail the first triple of the game.
Parker failed drug test before his most recent fight
Parker failed drug test before his most recent fight
New Zealand's former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker failed a dope test on the day he fought Britain's Fabio Wardley last month.
United’s final hopes fade
United’s final hopes fade
Christchurch United need a miracle in their final three games if they are to reach next month’s National League final.
Kingman wins New Zealand Trotting Cup
Kingman wins New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington
Kingman won the 122nd New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway in Christchurch on Tuesday.
From underarm infamy to charity gold
Underarm infamy to charity gold for 'awful' beige kit
The retro beige cricket kit worn by former NZ cricket and rugby international Brian McKechnie during the infamous 1981 underarm incident has found a new home - and raised $22,000 for a good cause.
England claim win over All Blacks
England claim win over All Blacks
A pumped-up England rallied from 12-0 down with 25 unanswered points and a powerful finish to beat a ragged New Zealand 33-19 at Twickenham.
Jacob Douglas gears up for second Pro 2000
Jacob Douglas gears up for second Pro 2000
Canterbury driver Jacob Douglas will stay on for another season with Pabst Racing in the USF Pro 2000 Championship in the United States.