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Thoroughbred horse racing industry opens gates

By Helena O’Neill, Franklin Times For five days only, Kiwis can have a rare inside look at the thoroughbred horse industry. The inaugural National Thoroughbred...

National recognition for Howick College’s star netballers

Four Howick College netball players have earned national recognition with their selection for the New Zealand Secondary Schools (NZSS) Netball Team, including the rare...

East Auckland school hosting girls’ Sevens tournament

Some of New Zealand’s best young rugby Sevens players will be in action at a tournament being staged in east Auckland. It’s on at Howick...

Tayla signs deal with St George Dragons

Up-and-coming rugby league player Tayla Peters has scored a coveted contract to represent one of New South Wales’ famous clubs. The 16-year-old rising star halfback...

Rugby league fans’ bad behaviour disappoints police

Police say they’re disappointed in the actions of a minority of rugby league fans during the final weekend of the Pacific Rugby League Championship. To...

Positive action across nation on Gumboot Friday

Jayna Wadsworth, daughter of the late New Zealand cricket wicketkeeper Ken Wadsworth, has launched a fundraising auction in support of I Am Hope’s youth...

Blues rugby franchise builds partnership with LEGO NZ

The Blues Super Rugby Pacific franchise has announced a new one-year partnership with LEGO New Zealand, marking the iconic brand’s first ever sports partnership in New...

Government proposes more events at Eden Park

The Government says it proposes to lift restrictions on the number of events allowed at Eden Park, saying current planning rules are limiting Auckland’s...

Lessons from sporting royalty Irene van Dyk

There are few Kiwis more qualified to talk about what it takes to get to the top of the sporting world, and stay there,...

Paradice Entertainment earns prestigious Qualmark Gold Award

Paradice Entertainment has received another feather in its cap, proudly achieving the Qualmark Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award, the highest recognition under New Zealand’s...

Rangers aspire to top league table in 2026

By Regan Harrison, AUT Journalism Student The South Auckland Rangers football side have finished second in the Northern Regional Football (NRF) League One competition...

All Blacks name squad to face Ireland in Chicago

The All Blacks have named their team to take on Ireland in Chicago in the United States this weekend. The game kicks off at 9.10am...

Skater’s skills steadily increase her global reach

A super-talented teen skateboarder is the latest world-class east Auckland athlete turning heads in her chosen sport. Jessica Ready has been lighting up top-quality competitions...

Dame Noeline Taurua reinstated as Silver Ferns’ head coach

Netball New Zealand says it’s pleased to confirm Dame Noeline Taurua will return as Silver Ferns head coach, effective today, October 25. To minimise disruption...

Hundreds of BMX riders pedal into east

Through consistent hard work and dedication to their sport, Mountain Raiders BMX Club has earned the right to host one of the year’s biggest...
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