Far North: Abandoned horse found covered in ticks to be put down soon
However, X-rays discovered severe spinal problems in his back, with some vertebrae fusing from years of neglect. “It’s…
New copper-based drug shows promise against antibiotic-resistant MRSA
A research team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is developing a drug that…
Horse racing: Ellerslie’s amazing recovery from storm sets up perfectly for Karaka Millions
That means the Ellerslie track was verti-drained on Monday to break up the top surface and let the…
Horse racing: University mates chase Ellerslie dream with $20,000 purchase
“Some of them are from as far north as Kerikeri and as far south as Invercargill, not to…
Winston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed note
“It was quite a present when I think about it,” says Peters. Another favourite last year was not…
A photographer’s lens reveals the spirit of horses
The photo captures horses galloping at dusk. [Photo by Zhao Yongsheng/cpanet.org.cn] As the year draws to a close and…
Mick On Monday: Savaglee the question horse as Karaka Millions meeting takes shape
“He has never really loved Ellerslie but while he can look awkward, George [Rooke, jockey] says it doesn’t…
Our little ponies: The democracy of riding clubs
Marilyn Monroe died on August 4, 1962. My parents were discussing it a few years later and my…
Residents warn Ayrburn Screen Hub a ‘Trojan horse’, fear hotel-scale development in rural Lake Hayes
The Ayrburn Screen Hub proposal includes two sound stages, production facilities and supporting infrastructure on a privately owned…
Whanganui farrier Kevin Schimanski dies in polo match accident
“He was always willing to help anyone out,” she told the Herald. “He taught many people how to…
Horse racing: Pike could be party starter as Ellerslie twilight racing returns
But there are still winners to be found and Cambridge trainer Pike could produce a couple of them.…
Horse racing: Sidelined Spratt not making any retirement decisions just yet
Spratt and her partner Bryce welcomed a baby daughter, Riley, in September and soon after, she wanted to…