Unheralded Aussie smashes our galloping elite in Ellerslie upset
Like many fairytales it didn’t start well. “After he flopped out of the gates, I thought we were…
Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race
“Mind you, they’ve still got to front up, but we’re not there just to make up the numbers.…
Home Alone house owner shares behind the scenes secrets in new memoir
The comedy became an instant smash, taking more than $800 million at the worldwide box office. Daughter Laura…
Trainers eye Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie to break La Crique’s winless streak
Major races: $500,000 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic (Group 1), $270,000 Jimmy Schick Shaw’s Auckland Guineas (Group 2), $270,000…
Venus Williams headlines star-studded 2026 ASB Classic field in Auckland
The field will be headed by two proven stars at the highest level in Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina and…
Society Insider: Summer weddings special – the couples, the venues, the dresses, the guest lists, and more
Shrimpton and O’Keeffe, who are based in Auckland’s beachside suburb of Milford, have been together for more than…
Porsche’s classic seat fabrics are back in factory-grade form
Porsche has reissued original seat fabrics such as Pepita and Pasha designs for classic models. The new textiles…
ASB Classic boss moves fast after Naomi Osaka’s unexpected change of plans
Lamperin declined to discuss the specifics of the contract and whether there was an exit or release clause…
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Circus magic, spooky mazes and summer swims
Where: Lake House Arts Becroft Gallery, 37 Fred Thomas Drive, Takapuna, Auckland Price: Free entry (unless purchasing works)…
Horse racing: Cox Plate drama as New Zealand-bred galloper could be forced from iconic race
“Racing Victoria contacted [Michael Kent] Junior late yesterday [Monday] and said on half of the test, the horse…
Ellerslie’s hero horse definitely not the King of Spring
He did something similar twice at Group 1 level earlier this year after also downing Legarto with those…
Over 100 classic tractors from Allan Dippie’s Wānaka sheds up for auction
“It’s just chocka, chocka, chocka, any more and it’s counterproductive ‘cause then you can’t get the one you…