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Southern Steel edge Magic to keep season alive
May 18

May 18 Southern Steel edge Magic to keep season alive

Contributor
netball

In the midst of creating a new ANZ Premiership record, the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel grabbed a last-gasp 51-49 win over a gallant Splice Construction Magic in a tantalising contest in Rotorua on Wednesday night.

Tactix edge out Southern Steel in tight encounter
May 15

May 15 Tactix edge out Southern Steel in tight encounter

Contributor
netball

The Trident Homes Tactix have climbed into the top four with a 61-56 win against the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Christchurch.

Hannah Miller chasing Olympic marathon dream
May 13

May 13 Hannah Miller chasing Olympic marathon dream

Nathan Burdon
Athletics

Running has taken Hannah Miller around the world and helped furnish her with a university education, but she’s not finished. Not by a long shot.

MitoQ-NZ Cycling Project excited about United States campaign
May 13

May 13 MitoQ-NZ Cycling Project excited about United States campaign

Nathan Burdon
Cycling

For more than a decade Southlander James Canny has been quietly building a cycling legacy - a sustainable pathway for young riders to make it onto the world stage.

Unique coach and athlete relationship on the tandem
May 13

May 13 Unique coach and athlete relationship on the tandem

Nathan Burdon
Cycling

Successful athlete-coach relationships generally have a bit of magic which makes them special.

George Fisher stepping up in second Steel season
May 13

May 13 George Fisher stepping up in second Steel season

Nathan Burdon
netball

What an impact George Fisher has made on Southern Steel netball over the past two seasons.

Ethan Mitchell in basketball apprenticeship with the Sharks
May 13

May 13 Ethan Mitchell in basketball apprenticeship with the Sharks

Nathan Burdon
Basketball

Basketball wasn’t much more than a passing interest for an 11-year-old Ethan Mitchell until he discovered Derrick Rose.

Records tumble at secondary schools cross country
May 12

May 12 Records tumble at secondary schools cross country

Contributor
Athletics

The Southland Secondary Schools crosscountry is possibly the hardest running championship to win.

Tough night out in Dunedin for Southern Steel
May 9

May 9 Tough night out in Dunedin for Southern Steel

Contributor
netball

A final quarter flurry from Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse gave them a stunning 50-44 come-from-behind victory over the Ascot Park Hotel Steel in Dunedin on Monday night.

Fiordland welcomes back Godzone for 2023
May 5

May 5 Fiordland welcomes back Godzone for 2023

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Adventure racing

Fiordland will welcome back the world's largest expedition race, GODZone, after announcing today that the premiere multi day adventure event will return to the region for Chapter 11 in 2023.

Gallant Steel undone by Tactix
May 4

May 4 Gallant Steel undone by Tactix

Contributor
netball

Taking charge in the second half, the Trident Homes Tactix pulled away to score an important 63-52 win over a gallant Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel in Invercargill on Wednesday.

Harrier season opens with run in the park
Apr 30

Apr 30 Harrier season opens with run in the park

Contributor
Athletics

Invercargill’s Queens Park in autumn is a vibrant display of earthy colours and falling leaves.

Steel forced to postpone game against Tactix
Apr 27

Apr 27 Steel forced to postpone game against Tactix

Contributor
netball

It takes a lot to rattle the usually unflappable Reinga Bloxham but she admits the past couple of weeks have certainly tested her resolve.

15 years of inspiring Southlanders for SBS Bank Academy Southland
Apr 12

Apr 12 15 years of inspiring Southlanders for SBS Bank Academy Southland

Nathan Burdon
Academy Southland

Spreadsheets. Can’t stand them. I know they serve a purpose, just not for me. Like those halftime interviews with coaches or warming up before your first tee shot. Don’t get me started on a Gantt chart.

Southern Steel shock Pulse in late comeback
Apr 11

Apr 11 Southern Steel shock Pulse in late comeback

Contributor
netball

In the first extra time decider of the 2022 season, the Ascot Park Hotel Steel shocked Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse with a 66-63 victory, when all seemed to be going against them.

Jordan Michels extends success at Teretonga
Apr 10

Apr 10 Jordan Michels extends success at Teretonga

Contributor
Motorsport

Invercargill driver Jordan Michels extended his run of success in the Noel McIntyre Drainage Club Saloons at Teretonga Park on Saturday in the final event of the season presented by Downer.

Gore's Harriett Cuttance impressing in cricket and netball
Apr 8

Apr 8 Gore's Harriett Cuttance impressing in cricket and netball

Nathan Burdon
Cricket, netball

If you haven’t heard the name Harriett Cuttance before, there’s a good chance you will soon - the only question will be which sport it is associated with.

Big season ahead for golden arm Tori Peeters
Apr 8

Apr 8 Big season ahead for golden arm Tori Peeters

Nathan Burdon
Athletics

For Tori Peeters, the black singlet with the silver fern on it means many things.

SBS Bank increase support for Sharks NBL team
Apr 7

Apr 7 SBS Bank increase support for Sharks NBL team

Contributor
Basketball

SBS Bank has been one of Sharks Basketball’s key partners over recent seasons and in a challenging Covid-impacted environment, Sharks General Manager Jill Bolger said this increased level of support could not be timed better.

Isolation changes for Southern Steel team and management
Apr 7

Apr 7 Isolation changes for Southern Steel team and management

Contributor
netball

The Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel has been forced to initiate its contingency plan due to Covid-19 ahead of this weekend’s ANZ Premiership double header.

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