All Black selection shakeup for second test against Springboks
Scott Robertson has dropped a selection bombshell for the second test against the Springboks in Cape Town.
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Tech, Coastal meet in English Cup final
Cashmere Tech, Coastal to clash in English Cup final
National League qualifiers Cashmere Technical and Coastal Spirit will go head-to-head at English Park on Saturday in the English Cup final.
Stedman's family in Paris to see him win silver
Will Stedman's family in Paris to watch him win silver medal
Christchurch Paralympian Will Stedman's family say they were "relieved" and "very, very proud" to see him on the podium after the 400m T36 final.
Grimaldi, Stedman win medals at Paralympics
South Island athletes win medals on the track at Paralympics
A day after Christchurch athlete Will Stedman won silver in the 400m, Dunedin’s Anna Grimaldi has claimed bronze on the track at the Paralympics.
Golden girl back at family home
'Escape the chaos': Golden girl back at her family home in Christchurch
Double Olympic gold medallist Ellesse Andrews is back in Christchurch visiting her parents and looking forward to an extended period of rest and relaxation.
Sunday League marks 50 years
Sunday League marks 50 years of community and competition
It was November 26, 1973, and a group of football enthusiasts were gathered at the Albion Hotel on Colombo St - the watering hole for Christchurch Star staff.
Haka response under scrutiny
Haka response under scrutiny after jumbo jet flyover, fireworks and music
The All Blacks are no strangers to having opposition teams and crowds respond to the haka. But it was taken to new heights over the weekend at Johannesburg's Ellis Park.
Exhaustion from Olympics played a role in exit, says Djokovic
Exhaustion from Olympics played a role in exit, says Djokovic
Novak Djokovic said the pursuit of Olympic gold left him without much in the tank for his US Open title defence, as he crashed out of the Grand Slam in a shock third-round defeat.
Otago lose out despite gutsy effort against Taranaki
Otago lose out despite gutsy effort against Taranaki
Otago put the fence in defence with a gutsy 22-18 loss to Taranaki in New Plymouth on Saturday.
Meet NZ's oldest and youngest Paralympians
Meet NZ's oldest and youngest Paralympians
Whether you're an 18-year-old swimmer from Christchurch or 62-year-old target shooter from Featherston, the anticipation ahead of competing at the Paralympic Games in Paris is the same.
Christchurch cyclist wins gruelling race
Christchurch cyclist wins gruelling race
Christchurch cyclist Joe Nation battled lightning storms, freezing conditions and avoided being eaten by wolves, to win the world's toughest mountain bike race.
South Africa strike late to sink All Blacks
South Africa strike late to sink All Blacks
South Africa scored two late tries to come back from a 10-point deficit and edge New Zealand 31-27 in a bruising Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park.
Sporting family keeps shining
Canterbury sporting family keeps shining on the global stage
A memorable few weeks for the Darry family has got even better.
Veteran goalie set to notch up 300 games
Veteran goalie set to notch up 300 games for Cashmere Tech
Cashmere Technical veteran Danny Knight is set to join the 300 club when Tech take on Christchurch United on Sunday.
Boys’ High first XV coach bows out
Christchurch Boys’ High first XV coach bows out
Christchurch Boys’ High School’s first XV season has ended in defeat - and the tenure of long-standing head coach Rhys Archibald has come to an end.
Lulu Sun forced to retire on US Open debut
Lulu Sun forced to retire on US Open debut
Injury has forced Lulu Sun to withdraw from her debut match at the US Open in New York after just one set.
Ko's British Open win ends major drought
Ko's British Open win ends major drought
NZ Olympic champion Lydia Ko has won the women's British Open by two shots after a tense and roller-coaster final round on the blustery Old Course at St Andrews.
Young Nomad likened to Man City star
Young Nomads star likened to Manchester City striker
Standing at 191cm tall, you’d be forgiven for not realising Christchurch footballer Flynn Holdem is just 16. But what has really caught people’s attention is his resemblance to Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.
Lulu Sun misses out at Monterrey Open final
Lulu Sun misses out at Monterrey Open final
Lulu Sun has missed out on her chance of a first Women's Tennis Association title, losing to Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the Monterrey Open in Mexico.
Bay of Plenty edged by Otago in 'tough, physical game'
Bay of Plenty edged by Otago in 'tough, physical game'
Pull it, twist it, bop it.