Waikato sports news
Air jockey: Meet Craig Grylls, New Zealand's top rider who likes to pilot his way to victory
New Zealand's champion jockey flies himself around the country.
Wexford Stables snare double before meeting abandoned
Another race meeting ends early but this time it was nobody's fault.
Wexford 3-year-olds rise in torrid Tauranga conditions
Prudentia won at Tauranga, coming from last to first on a Heavy10 track.
Super Rugby teams: Big names return with playoffs spots on the line
All the ins-and-outs ahead of round 16 of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Classics return: Former All Blacks to feature in Eden Park curtain-raiser against Pasifika legends
Legendary former All Blacks and Pasifika players will line up in Eden Park curtain-raiser.
Nelson and McDougal shine with double victory at Te Rapa
Taika secured a win in the Jones Trucking Hurdle, marking his fourth hurdle victory.
Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.
Light at end of the tunnel for embattled jumps racing
Jumps racing was under threat but the open hurdle at Te Rapa shows why it should remain.
Netball: Magic ready to step up against Tactix
While last weekend’s result didn’t fall their way, Magic had a strong training week.
Supercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debut
Ruapuna will undergo upgrades, including track resurfacing and new facilities.
Harlech headlines Gerard's strong team in Te Rapa features
Te Rapa has the full range of racing options from juveniles to jumps racing on Saturday.
Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027
He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.
International rider wins again as he makes his mark in Central Districts
A Brazilian who met a Kiwi in Singapore is our latest riding star.
Do You Just starts the corks popping with Ellerslie stroll
Superstar jockey Warren Kennedy turns black type race on its head at Ellerslie
Sport news from around NZ
Brumbies v Crusaders: Battle for second seed
Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Crusaders and the Brumbies.
Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders
The Chiefs finish at the top of the table while the Highlanders finish at the bottom.
More Waikato sports news
Mick On Monday: Ellis joins legends in Hall of Fame
New Zealand's biggest racehorse buyer joins its most elite club.
Chiefs score 32 unanswered points to beat Crusaders
The Chiefs trailed 19-3 late in the first half but came back to win big.
Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud
Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.