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Horse of the Year 2024: Sophie Scott is the quinella queen
Sophie Scott rides victorious in the $80,000 Olympic Cup at HOTY in Hastings.
Summer snaps of popular beach
The first Waihī Beach Snap Summer Photo Competition garnered 180 entries.
World cup planned for sport unique to Whanganui
'It’s not played anywhere else in the world.'
Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes
The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.
Zack Swanwick racks up top-10 finish to be leading amateur at NZ Open golf tournament
'I’m pretty happy to be done. The nerves were kicking at the end there.'
Eliza McCartney soars to take silver after gruesome injury delays final
McCartney came up agonisingly short of the gold but was stoked to be on the podium.
UFC star adds Kiwi pioneer to corner for upcoming bout
'I was in his corner for one of his fights - I’d always wanted to have him in my corner.'
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Win a Double Pass to the Covi Motorhome Caravan & Outdoor Supershow
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'Need to review': Tuke's frustration after costly SailGP
"We need to review because we certainly didn’t need to end up in third place out of it"
Blown start costs Kiwi SailGP team in Sydney
The New Zealand SailGP Team got their timing wrong and paid the price.
Proud moment for Ngāti Kahungunu as hosts of Dannevirke kapa haka competition
It’s the first time the event has been held in Dannevirke.
Top kapa haka performers ready to compete this weekend
Te Matatini champions to take the stage at Mātaatua senior regionals.
Are these the best hot cross buns in New Zealand?
It's six weeks 'til Easter, but the hype starts now for this hotly contested treat.
Kiwi pros go head-to-head for Ironman in Taupō
It's a crowded international field for the men's pro Ironman event in Taupō.
Fishing competition cancelled, but money still raised for women in need
Despite bad weather nullifying the fishing competition, $17,000 was still raised.
How a Samoan teine gets on a hot South Korean dance show
Emma Huch dances for the Jam Republic crew in the South Korean hip-hop competition.
UFC crowns new champ as Volkanovski knocked out
For the first time since 2019, the UFC featherweight title has changed hands.
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'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced
'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'
'Intense rivalry' at Waihi's biggest golf event
The annual tournament is the culmination of a busy week for the Waihī Golf Club.
Hawke’s Bay golfer Mike Trass wins his first national title
Trass conquered a record 240-player field - 75 golf clubs and seven countries.
Manu mana on show at Hamilton's Waterworld
The Hamilton heats of the Manu Champs last weekend were a success.
Racing: Kennedy needs perfect ride at Te Rapa
'It is perfect, exactly the draw I wanted,' Kennedy told the Herald.
Flaxmere mum wins Summer Photo Competition with stunning shot at Waimārama
A day out with family exploring a cave turned into an award-winning photo.
Hawke's Bay Megafish winner hauls in 104.8kg fish and over $30,000 in prizes
He said it 'hurt' to reel in the fish due to its massive size.
'Let them come': Warriors coach expects rivals to give them their best
Andrew Webster expects the team's NRL rivals to throw everything they've got at them.
Athletics: Cooks Gardens serves up another classic mile
The Cooks Classic drew a large number of entries, including athletes from six countries.
Stamina a trump card for Derby contender
Renegade Rebel’s progress hasn’t surprised his Matamata handler.
Three foul out as NZ Breakers' playoff hopes take a hit
The Breakers rank eighth with five games left on their schedule.