Meeke to return to rally ‘heaven’
Northern Irishman Kris Meeke is seeking more success on the Otago roads next year.
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Liam Lawson's 'emotional' call after F1 promotion
Liam Lawson's 'emotional' call after F1 promotion
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson admits the last few days have been surreal since finding out that he'll be driving alongside world champion Max Verstappen next year.
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Highlands after Supercars round
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Highlands after Supercars round
Start your engines - V8 Supercars could be set to race at Otago’s Highlands Motorsport Park.
Rally season to start in Otago
Rally season to start in Otago
Organisers of the New Zealand Rally Championship have announced the 2025 calendar including the return of two events for the first time since the pandemic.
Perez’s plans may affect Lawson’s future
Perez’s plans may affect Lawson’s future
Kiwi Liam Lawson’s future in Formula 1 could become a little clearer this week with the possibility of an announcement about Red Bull driver Sergio Perez’s plans.
Lawson ahead of Red Bull rivals in Qatar qualifying
Lawson ahead of Red Bull rivals in Qatar qualifying
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has qualified 10th for Qatar's Grand Prix Sprint race ahead of his key Red Bull rivals.
Rider leaves junior ranks in style
Rider leaves junior ranks in style
Southland rider Cormac Buchanan capped off a stellar season yesterday.
MotoGP: Southland teen makes history
MotoGP: Southland's Cormac Buchanan makes history
Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan has made history as the first New Zealander contracted to compete in the FIM Moto3 World Championship.
Paddon, Gilmour both rally happy
Paddon, Gilmour both rally happy
Rallying royalty of Otago enjoyed a successful weekend in Whangarei.
'It's bulls***': Lawson calls for NZ anthem at McLaren wins
'It's bulls***': Lawson calls for NZ anthem at McLaren wins
Liam Lawson says the McLaren team should play the New Zealand national anthem rather than the British one when it wins races.
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Young kart drivers excelling
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Young kart drivers excelling
Jack McGrath is in the driver’s seat.
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Rain in Spain proved a challenge
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Rain in Spain proved a challenge
A self-employed West Otago mother of two has returned from the International Six-Day Enduro (ISDE) in Spain with some valuable experience last month.
Speedway NZ 'blindsided' over Western Springs closure
Speedway NZ 'blindsided' over Western Springs closure
Speedway New Zealand says it was "blindsided" by a decision to move the speedway away from Auckland's Western Springs.
Lawson apologises for pulling finger at fellow F1 driver
Lawson apologises for pulling finger at fellow F1 driver
Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has apologised publicly to Sergio Perez after gesturing at the Red Bull driver during the Mexican Grand Prix.
Lawson needs to be more humble, says struggling Perez
Lawson needs to be more humble, says struggling Perez
Struggling Sergio Perez has taken aim at Kiwi Liam Lawson - widely seen as a potential rival for his Red Bull Formula One seat - after the pair clashed at the Mexican's home race.
Liam Lawson to start Mexico City Grand Prix in 12th
Liam Lawson to start Mexico City Grand Prix in 12th
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz has seized pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix, with Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen joining the Spaniard on the front row.
F1: Kiwi Liam Lawson claims top ten finish
F1: Kiwi Liam Lawson claims top ten finish
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has finished ninth in the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
'Holy sh**, how did we do that?': Lawson makes F1 top ten
'Holy sh**, how did we do that?': Lawson makes F1 top ten
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has finished ninth in the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.
One-hour endurance series to Southlander Michels
One-hour endurance series to Southlander Michels
Southland driver Jordan Michels has won the class 2&3 South Island one-hour endurance series title.
Paddon digs deep to reconquer Europe
Paddon digs deep to reconquer Europe
Hayden Paddon is the rally king of Europe again.