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Peters won't rush decision on greyhound racing ban

Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone

'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

Mitchell Kerr is back on home detention after his latest bout of offending.

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

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 is out of Sunday's Tennant Engineering New Zealand Pacing Oaks. Photo: HRNZ

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

Operation Inca was a 17-month investigation following harness racing drivers to race meetings....

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

Katie Cox with Spy Da Moment, which she has driven in all of its six wins. Cox was diagnosed in...

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

Jason Laking is now mentoring the racing industry’s next generation. Photo: Supplied

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

A large brawl marred the end of the day. Photos: NZ Herald

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

Fashion was emphasised this year, and Cantabrians rose to the challenge. Photo: Geoff Sloan

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 looks to be in with a royal show of winning the New Zealand Cup for his Australian...

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

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

Katie Cox. Photo: Harness Racing New Zealand / Facebook

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.

Rangiora Racecourse on track to brighter future

The future of the Rangiora Racecourse is looking more secure after a report recommended its closure be sidelined.

Harness racing driver speaks about cancer battle

Katie Cox after winning the Group Three Welcome Stakes at Addington. Photo: Harnesslink.com

Top Canterbury harness racing driver speaks about shock lung cancer battle

Canterbury harness racing driver Katie Cox has spoken out about her shock cancer diagnosis - thanking her supporters for raising more than $130,000 to help her fund treatment.

Greyhound trainer facing ban after dog tests positive for meth

Canterbury trainer John McInerney. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY / ODT

Greyhound trainer facing ban after dog tests positive for meth

Canterbury greyhound trainer John McInerney may be disqualified for up to 18 months after one of his dogs tested positive for meth and another was left in pain and distress for five days.

New Zealand Cup Day tickets go on sale

Tickets have gone on sale for one of NZ's biggest social events of the year - the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup in Christchurch.

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