Friday, February 27, 2026

Sport

Seeking unsung touch legends

Nominations are open to celebrate the unsung heroes whose dedication and generosity help their touch communities thrive, with selected recipients receiving $5,000 to reinvest...

Walsh throws for hometown crowd

  Christchurch’s International Track Meet (ITM) lands as the penultimate stop on Athletics New Zealand’s Summer Circuit this Saturday. “It brings top Kiwi and international talent...

Are you tough enough?

If you ever thought, “I’d love to try strongman”, then this challenge is for you, says Ben Binsted. Binsted, a personal trainer and coach based...

Polo champions revealed

Standing Rock has claimed the coveted Milford NZ Polo Open 2026 title, defeating The Brinks 16–13 in a thrilling and fiercely contested final at...

Rugby league’s State of Origin heading to New Zealand

New Zealand is set to host its first-ever State of Origin rugby league match next year at Eden Park, a major event expected to...

Pukekohe’s final motorsport meeting a triple-treat of action and entertainment

More than six decades of motorsport history will come to a close in Pukekohe next weekend. The weekend of February 13–15 will bookend a 63-year...

Countdown to 25th women’s fishing comp

Time is running out to enter the Counties Sports Fishing Club's 25th annual ladies' fishing competition. Counties Sports Fishing Club (CSFC) member and organiser, Polly...

Top surf comp for Waikato

Raglan will host a stop on the World Surf League Championship Tour this coming May. The New Zealand Pro event will take place at Manu...

Waiuku sailor defends title

Young sailor Blake Batten is sailing at the top of his game. Batten recently achieved a rare milestone in New Zealand dinghy sailing, successfully defending...

D1NZ returns to Pukekohe for one last time

February will see the D1NZ competitive Drifting Competition come to Pukekohe for the final time. This is due to the decision of Auckland Thoroughbred Racing...