Greyhound season ends with 17 dead, hundreds injured
The greyhound racing industry has ended the 2024/25 season with yet another dog dying after a race in Christchurch, bringing the season's national death toll to 17.
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Greyhound trainers hopeful ban will be overturned
'Born to run': Canterbury greyhound trainers hopeful ban will be overturned
Two Rakaia greyhound trainers are quietly confident they will be able to continue doing what they have always done after July next year.
Young jockey killed in crash
Young jockey killed in crash
A young jockey has been named as the victim of a serious dirtbike crash in Hamilton.
Addington raceday to coincide with Warriors game
Addington raceday to coincide with Warriors game
A joint venture between Harness Racing New Zealand and the Warriors will be launched ahead of the Anzac Day NRL match in Christchurch.
Greyhound dies after winning race
Greyhound dies after winning race in Christchurch
The death of a greyhound in a meet at Christchurch's Addington Raceway on Friday is a reminder of why the industry has no future, SAFE says.
Historic racecourse to come alive
'Bring a picnic lunch' to mark racecourse's 150th
February 1 will mark nearly 150 years since the first horses lined up for the Hurunui Race and Gala Day in North Canterbury.
Greyhound racing to be banned in NZ
Greyhound racing to be banned in NZ
The government will end greyhound racing in New Zealand, Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced.
No inquiry into death of apprentice jockey
No inquiry into death of apprentice jockey in Ashburton - coroner
A coronial inquiry will not be opened into the death of apprentice jockey Megan Taylor who was killed at the Ashburton Racecourse.
Tribute for trotting club legend
Tribute for trotting club legend
The Kaikoura Trotting Club has paid tribute to the late Frank Monk - and his remarkable trotting mare Nikora.
NZ punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup
NZ punters to bet big on Melbourne Cup
The TAB says the Melbourne Cup is the biggest day for the New Zealand TAB by quite some margin, and Kiwi racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting.
Museum seeks trotting memorabilia
Museum seeks New Brighton trotting history memorabilia
New Brighton Museum is on the lookout for trotting memorabilia - but there is a catch.
Katie Cox loses battle with cancer
Canterbury harness racing driver Katie Cox loses battle with cancer
Family, friends and industry leaders have paid tribute to top Canterbury harness racing driver Katie Cox after she lost her battle with lung cancer.
Peters won't rush decision on greyhound racing ban
'Dogs love racing': Winston Peters won't rush decision on greyhound racing ban
The racing minister says he will not rush a decision on whether to ban greyhound racing for fear the government may end up in court.
Another greyhound death prompts call for ban
Call to ban greyhound racing intensifies after another death
More greyhounds are dying while the Government makes a decision on the future of the racing industry, animal activists say.
Disgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before bankruptcy
Disgraced horse trainer gambled $2m before bankruptcy
A disgraced former horse trainer gambled more than $2 million before filing for bankruptcy and collecting almost $10,000 in Government-backed wage subsidies.
Calls for PM to ban greyhound racing after deaths
Calls for PM to ban greyhound racing after deaths
There are calls for the prime minister to ban greyhound racing for good after two dogs died at race days in Christchurch.
Fun-filled day of racing and entertainment
Fun-filled day of racing and entertainment
Looking for something to do on Waitangi Day? Then why not head to the Rangiora racecourse for a fun-filled family race day.
Millwood Nike shock withdrawal from Grand Prix
Millwood Nike shock withdrawal from Grand Prix day at Addington
Champion filly Millwood Nike is out of Sunday's Tennant Engineering New Zealand Pacing Oaks with her immediate future in doubt.
Harness racing: Charges dropped after 17-month inquiry
Harness racing: Charges dropped after 17-month inquiry
A significant police investigation into alleged race fixing in the harness racing industry has ended with the final charges being dropped, leaving those accused looking for answers and compensation.
Cancer sufferer in the race of her life
Cancer sufferer in the race of her life
Canterbury harness racing trainer and driver Katie Cox thought nothing of a cough she developed in early September.