Harness racing – risky business paying off?
In simple terms, when it comes to the ‘gee-gees’, success quite literally begets success. But ensuring the right begetting is being done often comes...
Eagle-eyed golfer still in the swing
While some of the world’s best female golfers faced tough conditions during the recent McKayson NZ Women’s Golf Open in Auckland, New Zealand selector,...
Howick’s ace of hearts
To reach the pinnacle in any sport, one needs drive and devotion. These qualities have been exemplified by one Auckland Hearts’ and White Ferns’...
Blues steel(er) Jim Coe
With so many players coming and going from Super Rugby, it’s easy to forget some of the
rugby heroes who once graced Auckland’s garden of Eden. JON RAWLINSON recently
encountered...
Rapid success in land of the rising sun
They may not come home to thousands of adoring fans at the airport but the New Zealand Women’s Open Rafting Team deserves such a...
Richie Barnett – behind the jersey
The recent Sky Sport ads confirm that it’s our dollar which keeps sport in spin. So it’s not surprising that we, as fans, feel...
Riding on the chain gang
A certain Garland may not have secured garlands in Europe recently, but it hasn’t halted this master cyclist from pursuing a sport which continues to keep him pushing himself (and his bike) to the limit.
Local friends ride for Cure Kids
Howick photographer and long time contributor to EastLife magazine, Carmen Bird couldn’t be happier. She and six friends have been on a huge fundraising...
Oliver Hay – ice in his blood
The ‘Hay’day of Kiwi ice hockey is in full swing. Recently, JON RAWLINSON spoke with Oliver Hay, the youngest of five siblings to represent...
A code of their own
From playing and coaching Auckland’s women to victory, claiming two World Cups with the Black Ferns and, last season, the Farah Palmer Cup for...