Whangārei RSA president stands by Anzac Day dawn service cancellation
“The decision yesterday was made in the interest of safety,” Towgood said. “And the age of our veterans…
Anzac Amendment Bill: What new law means for today’s veterans in Hawke’s Bay
“That might look like joining the parade, wearing a loved one’s medals on the right side of the…
Superstars of Kiwi racing clash on both sides of the Tasman
The two worlds of New Zealand’s thoroughbred racing elite collide on both sides of the Tasman today. And…
Kiwi champion James McDonald set to add historic record to stunning career tally
If New Zealand’s world champion jockey James McDonald breaks the record he has targeted his entire adult life…
Ohope Wins may be good enough to defy racing’s prevalent trend
That is not to say Ohope Wins will be sitting last in today’s Oaks, but she will likely…
Winter Olympics 2026: Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream cut short as Johnson claims downhill gold
She was taken to Treviso’s Ca’ Foncello hospital which later revealed that Vonn “underwent orthopaedic surgery to stabilise…
Is this age-old racing saying true? That might depend on the horse
To a degree it is probably true but conventional norms can also be queried. Take New Zealand’s horse…
Interest rate hikes to come this year – economists shift forecasts after elevated inflation
That brings them into line with market pricing. BNZ head of research Stephen Toplis described inflation as “worryingly…
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon final marred by ugly scenes
As most of their players walked off the pitch, some Senegal supporters in the small section of away…
Weather: Northland faces wet week following flooding and torrential rain
Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and the Bay of Plenty are also looking damp, he said. Monday and Tuesday will…
Trainer Stephen Marsh says Ammirati’s quick back-up at Ellerslie is part of Derby plan
“I rang [racing manager] Bruce Perry before that race last week and told him I thought this horse…
Long Bay closed to cars as people on North Shore flock to the beach amid soaring temperatures
“Be patient where vehicle access to beach and parks will be busy,” said a council spokesperson. “Long Bay…