
Local Runners Begin Training for the Christchurch Marathon
Hagley Park, the Avon River and the Port Hills are filling up with runners building toward a mid-year target.
By Hannah Reid · Wed, 21 January 2026
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Canterbury sport — rugby, cricket, netball, club and grassroots competition.

Hagley Park, the Avon River and the Port Hills are filling up with runners building toward a mid-year target.
By Hannah Reid · Wed, 21 January 2026

Cricket, tennis, athletics and social sport are once again filling the city's grounds and pools.
Tue, 13 January 2026

Super Round comes to One New Zealand Stadium in April, with the Crusaders set to host the Waratahs.
Sat, 10 January 2026

NZ Cup Week remained a major annual racing and social event for Christchurch, centred around harness racing at Addington. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 arc
Tue, 12 November 2024

Visible 2024 progress on the new central city stadium gave Canterbury sports fans a clearer sense of the venue's future role. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024
Mon, 30 September 2024

The Canterbury Rams defeated Auckland Tuatara 102-87 at Cowles Stadium to claim back-to-back Sal's NBL championships in 2024. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024
Sun, 28 July 2024

The Mainland Tactix remained Canterbury's major ANZ Premiership netball team through the 2024 season. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because it conn
Sat, 15 June 2024

The Queensland Reds beat the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time since 1999, making it one of the notable Super Rugby results of the year. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christ
Sun, 5 May 2024

The Crusaders beat the Melbourne Rebels 39-0 in Christchurch in April 2024, keeping their Super Rugby Pacific playoff hopes alive. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's
Fri, 26 April 2024

The 2024 Christchurch Marathon was held on 21 April, with marathon, half-marathon and shorter-distance events. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive becaus
Sun, 21 April 2024

SailGP racing in Christchurch was disrupted after endangered Hector's dolphins entered the racecourse in Lyttelton Harbour. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 a
Sun, 24 March 2024

Australia completed a successful chase against New Zealand in the second Test at Hagley Oval in March 2024. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive because i
Mon, 11 March 2024

The Canterbury Rams entered 2024 with new signings and returning players as the club prepared to defend its title. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 archive be
Tue, 5 March 2024

Strong performances were recorded across senior and junior grades.
Tue, 30 December 1969

Pre-season training is well underway across the region's club sides.
Mon, 29 December 1969

Clubs say youth involvement remains a highlight of the season.
Sun, 28 December 1969

Volunteer coaches and parents are the backbone of weekend competition.
Sat, 27 December 1969