Sport
Student world cup still $2000 away for young league player
With work, study and training Bernard Gregorius has no time to set up big fundraising projects.
Stokes Valley Bowls Club prepares for its 50th anniversary jubilee
Past and present Stokes Valley bowlers will be putting the weekend of March 14 in their next-year diaries.
Celebrating the good old days at the Wainui Rugby Club
Wainui’s rugby club is celebrating its Old Timers Day this weekend, remembering past achievements.
Local skier sets sights on win as Porirua Harbour hosts champs
Eighth time lucky charm needed to beat almost 70 riders to NZ jet skiing’s top spot
Fans use social media to support injured cricket star
Jesse Ryder supporters flock to Facebook page to express sympathy after cricketer attacked.
Young netballer has a shot at getting into a top team
Young Charlotte Browning’s talent could get her a spot in Rockz premier 1 team. She talks to NICOLE BAXTER.
Barmy Army joins campaign against Basin Reserve flyover
Flyover opponents grateful for international support from England’s cricket supporters.
Three new artificial turfs in Council plans
The Wellington City Council is building on success of all-weather turfs.
Wet weather fails to dampen Barmy Army spirit at Basin Reserve
IN PICTURES: Black Caps efforts helped by rain in drawn Wellington test match.
National champions mix with college students on croquet lawn
Wellington boasts ‘the best little croquet club in the world’ tucked away in Newtown.
Plunket Shield cricketers battle the wind in suburbia
Wellington Firebirds and Central Stags play their Plunket Shield match at Karori Park.
More Wellington workers take up cross-union soccer
STRIKEFORCE brings together workers from New Zealand on the indoor soccer pitch for fitness fun.
Heritage rifle enthusiasts battle it out for sharpshooter trophy
Heritage firearms enthusiasts can be very competitive. SOPHIE JACKMAN attended a recent shoot.
Bikers face rain and danger to honour old friend
A race held in Otaki showed the enjoyment and friendly competition of cyclists around NZ.
Sport of waka ama sprints ahead in high school
High school waka ama students had a great day at the recent championships in Petone. EMILY LIPSYS reports on a fast-growing sport.
STORIFY: US sports community doesn’t hold back on election views
‘Thanks @BarackObama for letting me run the court with you’, tweets basketballer Scottie Pippen.
Halftime show gives candidates last chance to sway football fans
Obama links sports and politics, while Romney wants rid of drugs cheats.
Obama in trouble if football election rules prove correct
Historic sporting trends show losing teams lead to losing incumbents.
Mitt Romney steals ‘Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Steal?’
But television show’s slogan may still take sporty voters away from Obama.
Kiwi champions taking arborism to the top
Previous national champs take the prize for top NZ tree climbers.
Rockz up on verge of netball superleague
Journey from social team to top Porirua club takes just a decade.
$1m safety upgrade for Newtown athletics track
Athletes seek new training venues while track is resurfaced.
Declining numbers hit American Football
Rugby pressure forces idea of seven-a-side games in capital.
Wairarapa Hockey makes Capital injection
Eight players from Wairarapa in Capital national league sides.
New Phoenix signings show talents pre-season
Brockie, Totori, Boxall, Moss play part in 4-0 defeat of Lower Hutt.
Artificial turf turnover puts ‘after match’ at risk
But outweighed by ground availability in wet weather.
Power jam seals grand final for Comic Slams
Last year’s runnersup take first roller derby grand final.
New Hurricanes halfback no mystery to Rennie
Chief’s coach took Frae Wilson to 2009 under-20 world champs.
New Hutt coach aims to rewrite rugby history
HOBM yet to win Swindale Shield and Jubilee Cup in same year.
Longboarders looking for time on capital hills
Broken leg won’t keep Max Gordy away from his “safe” sport.
Fastest-growing sport holding nationals here
Futsal fans will see country’s best in action this weekend.
Fencing on its own after Uni Games exclusion
Victoria University’s fencing club to hold own competition.
Tongans do red-faced fans proud in victory
Island supporters celebrate historic victory against France
Let’s talk baguettes, frogs legs, snails, parsley, garlic – not rugby
The sense of French rugby betrayal was lost in a pool of alcohol. RODNEY BROWN takes, and gives, some French stick.
Majority of people think no risk of haka being over-used
Wellingtonians say it is an important part of New Zealand and Maori culture and something to be celebrated.
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Pricey wine, a cheeky streaker and oh, a little game of rugby
NewsWire’s ANNA WILLIAMS finds out that our national game is worth checking out, even for the ambivalent rugby watcher.
American Eagles get Kiwi welcome at Scots College
US Ambassador cheers for three different RWC teams.
Wallabies wounded, wary, after reality check
Media reports focus on how the Aussies will respond against USA.
Fiji loss to the Springboks didn’t spoil anyone’s weekend
NewsWire had reporters, photographers and video-journalists on the streets to record what happened during the latest Rugby World Cup action..
Samoan flashmob haka call for Lambton Quay
A Facebook inspired Manu Samoan flash mob haka may involve more than 700 participants taking over part of Wellington’s top retail street at lunchtime tomorrow.
Organisers are hoping to get at least 50 people performing two hours before Samoa plays Namibia. JOSH HYDE reports
Welsh were robbed, say fans – of both cup teams
Wellington streets splashed with colour, passion, rain for game one.
A taste of South African barbie during world cup
Hotel fires up braii to feed Bok supporters and educate locals.
Springbok fans welcome in local Dragon’s den
Welsh rugby supporters back their boys to beat Boks on Sunday.
Makara urges newcomers to saddle up this season
Pony club attracts attention at St Teresa’s sports expo
Karate tag team training for world champs fighters
Five Kiwis to represent South Pacific at Japan event.
New Team Wellington coach has Oceania goal
Attracting and keeping the right footballers seen as key.
Multi-million dollar sports centre ready to open
Public gets first look inside new centre this Saturday.
Runner will be back with vengeance next year
City athlete comes disappointing fourth in national race.
Team dances for splash at underwater hockey finals
Underwater hockey team raises funds for trip to Rotorua.
Football body ‘hashed’ piddling/boozing reaction
But John Morrison satisfied with the eventual outcome.
Football teams are turfed off after defiling new artificial sports pitch
A men’s league has been banned after a player urinated on Wakefield Park’s artificial grass, reports RODNEY BROWN.
No leaks on pitch piddler’s fate after secret soccer meeting
The fate of a football player who urinated on Wakefield Park’s pitch won’t be known until later this week, reports RODNEY BROWN.
Football team piddle ban based on anonymous tip-off
The Wellington football player accused of urinating on a new artificial pitch at Wakefield Park is likely to have his fate decided later today, reports RODNEY BROWN.
Roller derby skaters get serious for worlds
Derby girls will swap usual costumes for black singlets.
Piri and Ma’a back to give Hurricanes some hope
Pair of All Blacks only bright spot after long line of losses
Three generations fuelled by love of car racing
Age no motorsport barrier to racing at Brooklyn Slipway
PM John Key gets quake hundy with the longest over ever bowled
NewsWire’s team was at the Basin Reserve quake charity cricket match to see what happened when Warne bowled to Key.
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