Monday, March 17, 2025

Sport

Two riders chase the perfect season record

Times Staff -
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

Times Staff -
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

Helena O'Neill -
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...

Superbike Championship no certainty, says Rees

Times Staff -
Mitch Rees knows the final two rounds of the Star Insure New Zealand Superbike Championship will be no easy road to success. The current superbike...

Walks: Exploring the Whitford Bridle Trail

Times Staff -
Keen walker David Mallowes offers suggestions about fun and interesting routes people can take to get some exercise and enjoy the area in his...

Waiuku teen to represent NZ at Aussie athletic champs

Helena O'Neill -
Waiuku College student Charli Gardiner-Hall is heading off to Perth as part of a three-person tour representing New Zealand.  The 17-year-old has qualified to compete...

Of high-goal hopes

Jon Rawlinson -
Many a sport involving horses is referred to as ‘the sport of kings’ but, considering its right regal pedigree, polo is perhaps the most...

Raising the standard (breds)

Jon Rawlinson -
In simple terms, when it comes to the 'gee-gees', success quite literally begets success. But ensuring the right begetting is being done often comes...

Eagle-eyed golfer still in the swing

Helen Perry -
While some of the world’s best female golfers faced tough conditions during the recent McKayson NZ Women’s Golf Open in Auckland, New Zealand selector,...

Riding on the chain gang

Jon Rawlinson -
A local Garland may not have secured garlands in Europe recently, but it hasn’t halted this master cyclist from pursuing a sport which continues...
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