Jesko’s Great NZ Steeplechase chances may be boosted by drying track
Withdrawn: Grand National winner Captain’s Run was scratched on Saturday. Trainer-jockey Shaun Fannin is adamant favourite Jesko will…
Horse racing: Leading jumps trainers launch triple threat in Great New Zealand Hurdle
“He was very good in the Pakūranga, considering it was a bit shorter,” Nelson said. “Hopefully for him,…
Horse racing: New sensation of the saddle steps into big time – Mick On Monday
It was while riding there that Queiroz worked with New Zealand trainer Stephan Gray, and when Gray returned…
Welcome to spring, when New Zealand racing has to share spotlight with Australia
Add to that the hype around Australian racing, an army of successful Kiwis led by James McDonald and…
Taika Waititi celebrates 50th birthday with star-studded Ibiza party, including guests Matt Damon and Cara Delevingne
Fire spinners lit up the garden with a theatrical performance, with Waititi pictured taking a selfie in front…
NZ debt nears $1 trillion as growth moderates, savings fall
At the current rate of growth, we’ll hit that landmark inside the next three years. The rate of…
Book about Treaty of Waitangi wins top prize at NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Tait and Tu‘akoi said all the books nominated for the book of the year award were great examples…
Potatoes: Tackling spuds’ perception issue despite their popularity
“Shifting public perceptions remains a challenge for the industry and one we are very committed to addressing. “As…
New Zealand bookmakers to allow successful punters to win more
They only affect a small percentage of punters because most racing and/or sports bets placed here are for…
NZX50 lifts 0.5%, Metroglass cracks and Eroad climbs – Market close
“New Zealand dairy is still in demand, which is good and bad for them. It’s an input cost…
Late selling drives NZ sharemarket down – Market close
“It’s been a good week and the markets seem to be taking the US tariffs in their stride…
Increase in pressure on household budgets across New Zealand as consumers cut back on discretionary spending
“But I think we’re just starting to see a little bit of flow-through of the increase in things…