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Living life in first gear for a while

Dunedin motocross star Courtney Duncan is facing her great challenge with her usual resolve and...

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Living life in first gear for a while

Dunedin motocross star Courtney Duncan is used to injury setbacks, but her latest health struggles have been the biggest challenge of her career, she tells reporter Adrian Seconi.

Buchanan stays on two wheels to bag points at Le Mans

Cormac Buchanan banked two points and finished 14th in the Moto3 World Championship round in...

Buchanan stays on two wheels to bag points at Le Mans

Southland racer Cormac Buchanan has bounced back in style to bank valuable Moto3 World Championship points at the Le Mans circuit in France.

Lawson may not last the season: Montoya

Liam Lawson at the Miami Grand Prix. Photo: Getty Images

Lawson may not last the season: Montoya

Former Formula One driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Liam Lawson may not see out the season.

Hunt increases national championship lead

Ben Hunt on his way to winning Rally South Canterbury on Saturday. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER

Hunt increases national championship lead

Nelson driver Hunt extended his lead in the New Zealand Rally Championship after claiming victory at Rally South Canterbury on Saturday.

Gilmour itching to get back in the seat

It has not been too long between rallies, but Emma Gilmour is eager to get back behind the wheel this weekend.

Fellow racers pay tribute to Kiwi killed in UK

Two southern motorcycling identities have paid tribute to a New Zealand rider killed in a crash in the United Kingdom yesterday.

Kiwi rider dies in horror British Superbikes crash

Kiwi Superbikes rider Shane Richardson. Photo: bikesportnz.com

Kiwi rider dies in horror British Superbikes crash

New Zealand rider Shane Richardson has died following a crash at a British Superbikes race in Cheshire, England.

Lawson forced out in Miami Grand Prix

Liam Lawson at the Miami Formula One Grand Prix. Photo: Getty Images

Lawson forced out in Miami Grand Prix

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has been forced to retire during the Miami Formula One Grand Prix on Monday.

Lawson to start main race in 15th after sprint penalty

Liam Lawson claimed his first points of the season with a seventh place finish in the sprint in...

Lawson to start main race in 15th after sprint penalty

New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson will start the main race in 15th position after a frustrating day in Miami.

Marquez the younger wins at home, leads championship

BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP's Alex Marquez celebrates on the podium after winning the race. PHOTO:...

Marquez the younger wins at home, leads championship

Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez claimed his first MotoGP race victory at the Spanish Grand Prix yesterday to snatch the championship lead from his elder brother, Marc, who crashed early in the race...

Lawson finishes 12th as Piastri wins again

Liam Lawson leads Australian Jack Doohan around a corner during the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix....

Lawson finishes 12th as Piastri wins again

Liam Lawson has finished 12th in Saudi Arabia to match his best result of the Formula 1 season so far.

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Revved up for the art of karting

Despite his right rear tyre coming off the hub, Rowan Chang, of Christchurch, manages to hold off...

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Revved up for the art of karting

Grassroots motorsport is what Dunedin’s club president called the karting experience at Lee Stream at the weekend, and there was plenty of it.

Crash ruins ‘one of the best races of my career’

Crash ruins ‘one of the best races of my career’

A nasty crash while fighting for his best result in the Moto3 World Championship has left Southland rider Cormac Buchanan ruing what might have been.

Speed, petrol, tarmac ‘it’s in my blood’

Glen Brazier, of Invercargill, leads the field in his Lamborghini Huracan during a GT and GT3...

Speed, petrol, tarmac ‘it’s in my blood’

Saturday's petrol-head lineup was all about smiles and style as everything from a Ford Cortina to a Ferrari could be spotted at the 2025 George Begg Festival at Teretonga Park at Invercargill.

Lawson finishes 17th as Piastri wins in Bahrain

Liam Lawson of Racing Bull competes during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International...

Lawson finishes 17th as Piastri wins in Bahrain

Australian Oscar Piastri has won Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix, while New Zealander Liam Lawson came in 17th.

'Pretty frustrating': Lawson qualifies 17th for Bahrain GP

Liam Lawson struggled during qualifying in Bahrain and will line up 17th on the grid for the main...

'Pretty frustrating': Lawson qualifies 17th for Bahrain GP

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has endured another difficult day behind the wheel in Formula 1, qualifying 17th fastest for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

'Tricky' first day of practice for Lawson at Bahrain GP

Liam Lawson in the Racing Bulls car during practice for the Bahrain GP. Photo: Getty Images

'Tricky' first day of practice for Lawson at Bahrain GP

New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson was 12th fastest after what he called a "tricky" first day of practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Second Hot Wheels show after tickets sell out

Dunedin monster-truck superfan Nixon Eustace can barely wait for September, when the Hot Wheels...

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Smashed it: monster trucks mania

Following a monster response to an international motorsport event, a second Dunedin show has been announced which promoters say could open the door for more "outside the square" events in the city.

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