Waikato sports news
Towering Vision claims stakes victory in desperate finish
Handsome 2-year-old Towering Vision broke his maiden status in the best possible fashion.
Cambridge Stud savours Champagne success
The owners had other reasons to savour talented filly Lucy In The Sky's victory.
Sullivan scores four as Hurricanes topple Chiefs in big win
All the action as the Hurricanes host the Chiefs in Wellington.
Cashla Bay has form, wet-track credentials for Te Rapa feature
The juvenile race is one of the last chances this season for horses to secure black-type.
Hamilton premier indoor netball season kicks off
The first night of the competition is tonight, with games at 6.25pm and 8pm.
Super Rugby teams: Chiefs lose All Black to injury
All the ins and outs ahead of the 12th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Alex Mukuka to make professional debut in Te Awamutu
The Commonwealth Games boxer has his eyes set on a world championship belt.
Kiwi star’s manners cost him in Hong Kong mega-money race
El Vencedor's loss continues drought for NZ-trained horses in Hong Kong.
'We might surprise': Crocetti tipped to outperform odds in Perth
Craig Williams believes Crocetti's odds are undervalued for the A$5m Quokka.
Second-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western Force
Clayton McMillan’s side continue to set the pace in Super Rugby Pacific.
Why weather could be key in high-stakes Breeders race at Te Rapa
Trainer Tony Pike isn't worried about rain for Poetic Champion’s race.
'Everything we dreamed of': All Whites captain welcomes arrival of baby girl
Chris Wood and his wife Emma have announced the arrival of their first child.
On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.
‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realities
Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.
Sport news from around NZ
Injury-hit Warriors welcome back star winger to face Dragons
The Warriors have been hit with a string of injuries after a thrilling Magic Round win.
'Struggling to find the words': Tributes for Kiwi rider after fatal motorcycle crash
Shane Richardson, 29, suffered severe chest injuries in the 11-bike crash.
More Waikato sports news
Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.
Racing: Nereus starts Queensland invasion early
Some Kiwi stars are off on an annual raid on Queensland's racing riches.
'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.