Thursday, August 21, 2025

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Feeling that racing thrill

Zach Hemphill may only be 12 years old, but he’s got the need for speed – karting that is. “I’ve been racing karts since I...

Racing icon retires

In a sport often spotlighting jockeys and trainers, Ross Coles is one of the unsung legends. Ross was the Clerk of the Course at Ellerslie...

Pro-wrestling icon ‘Hulk Hogan’ dies aged 71

One of the most famous professional wrestlers in the sport’s history has passed away. Terry Bollea, known to people worldwide as Hulk Hogan, died in...

Pukekohe to host darts nationals

More than 500 players will descend on Pukekohe at the end of July for a national dartcompetition. The Clubs New Zealand Darts National Tournament will...

Counties gymnast takes up nursing

Among more than 470 graduates at Manukau Institute of Technology on May 16 was Takanini-based Paris Boyce-Bacon. Paris, who has won fifteen national titles and competed...

Strong finish for Franklin riders at pony champs

By Heather Lieshout, FTVPC Eventing Coordinator Five young riders from the Franklin Thames Valley made a long journey to compete in the 2025 New...

New Zealand motorcycle series selects official tyre supplier

Racers in all categories of next year's Star Insure NZ Superbike Championship Series will be starting out with one thing in common – Bridgestone...

Golden success for Waiuku teen in Perth

Waiuku College para-athlete Charli Gardiner-Hall has had a very successful time competing in the Australian Track and Field Championships in Perth recently. Charli competed in...