Friday, April 18, 2025

Sport

Rising star Draper bags two key titles at Pukekohe

By Andy McGechan, www.BikesportNZ.com With the two premier titles safely locked away, Karaka’s Hayden Draper became the obvious stand-out individual at the 2025 KTM...

Peter Burling leaving Emirates Team New Zealand

Emirates Team New Zealand and Peter Burling have announced they’ve agreed to part ways ahead of the 38th America’s Cup. Discussions by the team management...

Entries open for 2025 National Weanling Sale

Entries for New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2025 National Weanling Sale are now open as preparations begin for the sale set to be held at the Karaka...

Waiuku teens representing NZ in clay target shooting

Three Waiuku College students have been selected to represent New Zealand for clay target shooting. Jackson Coe (Year 12), Ayden Askin and Conrad Askin (both...

Karaka rider romps to victory

It was a dream come true to win a title at the country’s most prestigious equestrian event for one 22-year-old rider from Karaka. Charlotte Penny...

Portugal man wins Hunua Hillbilly title

The Hunua Hillbilly Ultramarathon returned for the third time this March. Previously held in November in 2022 and 2023, the decision was made to move...

Remarkable performances in New Zealand Superbike Championship

The 2025 Star Insure New Zealand Superbike Championship which wrapped up last weekend in Taupo produced a remarkable number of "firsts" – some unlikely...

Two riders chase the perfect season record

And then there were two. Avalon Lewis ruined her perfect win record when she crashed during the third round of the New Zealand Superbike Championship...

Funding round opens for sport and recreation grants

Sports organisations can apply for a share of $508,000 through Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Regional Programme Grant. The grant aims to boost affordable access...

Tennis club soldiers on despite fire

The Pukekohe Tennis Club is determined to continue as usual despite suffering a fire in early February. Counties Tennis Association president Sharon Nelson said part...