Surf lifesavers bound for canoe world champs
Five Taylors Mistake surf lifesavers are trading the ocean waves for river racing as they prepare to represent New Zealand in Portugal next month.
School Sports
14-year-old wants to become world's strongest teen
14-year-old wants to become world's strongest teen
A Christchurch 14-year-old is vying to prove she is the strongest teenager in the world at the global teenage CrossFit Games.
Historic rugby rivalry still going strong
Christ’s College v CBHS: Historic rivalry still going strong after 133 years
No schoolboy rugby rivalry in Canterbury compares to the storied clash between Christchurch Boys' High and Christ’s College.
Embracing the legacy of CBHS's famous No 10 jersey
Young playmaker embracing the legacy of CBHS's famous No 10 jersey
Christchurch Boys’ High School has a storied history of stars in the No 10 jersey for the first XV - and a Darfield teenager is the latest to stake a claim.
Skyla to join the Mighty 11s
Skyla to join the Mighty 11s
Young Canterbury BMX rider Skyla Hansen has been selected in the Mighty 11s New Zealand test team to compete in Sydney in May.
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.
Cashmere eyes Maadi glory after breakthrough season
Cashmere eyes Maadi glory after breakthrough season
Cashmere High School is heading into next week’s Maadi Regatta with confidence after delivering its best-ever performance at the South Island secondary school champs.
Oar-some to claim golden quartet
Oar-some effort sees Welch claim quartet of gold medals
Avon club rower Oliver Welch walked away from the NZ Rowing Championships with four gold medals - an achievement that even took him by surprise.
Ban on all 'year 14' high school sport mulled
Blanket ‘year 14’ ban for high school sport being considered
The governing body for high school sport in NZ is considering changes to its eligibility rules as a group of principals push for a 'year 14' ban across all national secondary school events.
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.
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.
Big month ahead for top Chch rowers
Big month ahead for top Chch rowers
Christchurch rowing clubs are turning their attention to the South Island championships and then the nationals after successful results at the Canterbury champs on Lake Ruataniwha last weekend.
CBHS, Christ’s to do battle in premiership semi
'Do-or-die match': Christchurch BHS, Christ’s to do battle in premiership semi-final
Christchurch Boys’ High School and Christ’s College’s storied rivalry will be re-ignited in the Miles Toyota Premiership semi-final on Saturday.
Basketballers to hold car wash fundraisers
High school basketballers to hold car wash fundraisers
Rangiora High basketball players will be working up a lather at car wash fundraisers this Saturday and next Sunday.
Training regime gets artistic swimmer to Peru
Tough training regime earns Amelia trip Peru for artistic swimming champs
Canterbury artistic swimmer Amelia McConnochie is set to travel to Peru for a historic competition.
Cross country success for para athletes
Cross country success for para athletes
A group of para athletes from Papanui High School have seen huge success at the New Zealand secondary schools cross country championships at QEII Park.
Sub-zero training worth it for Avon rowing crews
Sub-zero training worth the effort for Henley-bound Avon rowing crews
Avon rowers are just weeks away from competing in one of the most prestigious regattas in the world.
Schoolboy rugby rule slammed as 'elitist'
Canterbury schoolboy rugby rule slammed as 'elitist', 'self-serving'
A bid to exclude combined schools' 1st XV rugby teams from the local competition's top grade is "elitist" and "self-serving", Canterbury principals say.
Boys’ High athletes knock over senior rivals
Christchurch Boys' High athletes blow away their older rivals
Two Christchurch Boys’ High students have blown away their senior competition at the Canterbury track and field athletics championships.
Cashmere races to victory
Cashmere High wins Get2Go Challenge
Cashmere High School’s junior adventure racing team has won the national Get2Go Challenge in Tongariro.