Greyhound tests positive for meth after winning Addington race
The owner of a greyhound that tested positive for meth after winning a race in Christchurch claims he has no idea how his dog came into contact with it.
Racing
Horseman Nathan Williamson in coma after serious injury
Horseman Nathan Williamson in coma after serious injury
Southland horseman Nathan Williamson has suffered a serious injury after a fall during a race.
Where do the best-dressed people live?
Where do the best-dressed people live?
When it comes to NZ’s best-dressed competitions, a nanny and a truck driver from Christchurch are often among the prize winners.
Kingman wins New Zealand Trotting Cup
Kingman wins New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington
Kingman won the 122nd New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Trainer 'desperately due' for cup win
'We've had 18 shots at it': Canterbury trainer 'desperately due' for NZ Cup win
The Canterbury-based trainer of a NZ Cup front-runner is hoping for a maiden win following a string of podium results at the Christchurch race.
All you need to know about NZ Trotting Cup Day
All you need to know about NZ Trotting Cup Day
Partying racegoers at the NZ Trotting Cup meeting in Christchurch on Tuesday will get to see the best pacer in Australasia in action.
Greyhound Racing Association withdraws judicial review of ban
Greyhound Racing Association withdraws judicial review of ban
The Greyhound Racing Association has withdrawn its application for a judicial review of the government's legislation banning the sport.
Greyhound racing family chalk up wins after relocating to Aussie
Greyhound racing family chalk up wins after relocating to Aussie
Prominent Canterbury greyhound racing trainer Steve Evans has shifted his dogs to Queensland to escape the looming ban on the sport in New Zealand.
Greyhound season ends with 17 dead, hundreds injured
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.
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.