Tribute for trotting club legend
The Kaikoura Trotting Club has paid tribute to the late Frank Monk - and his remarkable trotting mare Nikora.
Racing
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.
Jockey takes life by the reins
Jockey takes life by the reins
Former career jockey Jason Laking has hung up his saddle and thrown away the scales to mentor the next generation of top Canterbury riders.
Racecourse sale finally on track
Racecourse sale finally on track
Forbury Park is finally going to market after the end of a protracted legal dispute that prevented the sale of the Dunedin racecourse.
Several arrested after Cup Day brawl
Several arrested after Cup Day brawl
A mass brawl at the end of Christchurch’s Addington Cup Day has led police to arrest several punters - with women in glamorous frocks and men in suits being led away in handcuffs.
Cantabrians turn out in droves for Cup Day
Cantabrians turn out in droves for Cup Day
Canterbury's Show Week kicked off in style on Tuesday as thousands of racegoers flocked to Addington Raceway for the New Zealand Trotting Cup.
Swayzee wins NZ Trotting Cup
Swayzee wins NZ Trotting Cup
The Australia raider Swayzee has won the New Zealand Trotting Cup in Christchurch.
Addington builds up to the big race
NZ Trotting Cup: Addington builds up to the big race
Thousands of punters and spectators have descended on Addington Raceway today for the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup.
Gutsy call pays dividend at Melbourne Cup
Gutsy call pays dividend at Melbourne Cup
One of the gutsiest calls in Melbourne Cup history paid the ultimate dividend for jockey Mark Zahra when Without A Fight took out this year's race.
Auction items revealed for Katie Cox's fundraiser
Auction items revealed for Katie Cox's Melbourne Cup fundraiser
A huge line-up of items have been donated to Katie Cox's Melbourne Cup fundraising luncheon at Addington.