New ZealandMelbourne Cup star picksMark Stafford from the TAB is joined by Hayley Holt from "The Crowd goes Wild", Lotto man Jordan Vandermade. and Silver Fern Kayla Cullen. They give their picks and thoughts for the Melbourne Cup.Watch03 Nov 11:52 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Rodd may set precedentRiding a horse for Bart Cummings in the Melbourne Cup is an honour, even for the most experienced jockey.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: McDonald confirms ratingJames McDonald took perhaps his final step towards being a truly international jockey at the weekend and isn't quite sure he's comfortable with it.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingKiwis in race for Melbourne Cup gloryA New Zealand trainer in charge of three runners in today's Melbourne Cup is hoping his Kiwi galloper - owned by Manawatu dairy farmers - will go all the way.03 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEwan McDonald: Five minutes of thundering hoovesFor those who plunge $5 into the office sweepstake every year, it is "the race that stops two nations", five minutes of thundering hooves, shimmering silks, palpitating punters.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: Admire Rakti ticks all boxesLook for the Land Of The Rising Sun to shine as the Flemington sun begins its descent this afternoon.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: Cavalryman faces late vet checkGodolphin's Melbourne Cup contender Cavalryman is in doubt for today's race with a leg injury.03 Nov 04:00 PM
RacingTough odds to beat for Cup's $28mKiwis punting on tomorrow's Melbourne Cup could win a nearly $28.2 million prize - if they can guess the correct order of the first 10 horses across the line.02 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleMike Dillon: Photo finishes (+race day special)Champagne, horses and hats. What’s not to love at the races, says Mike Dillon.18 Oct 09:00 PM
LifestyleA-Z of race dayYour alphabetical guide to negotiating the course at Ellerslie.18 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleDressing for the racesRacing at Ellerslie offers the perfect excuse to get dressed for the occasion.18 Oct 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: Mare's major achievementThe first Melbourne Cup to reach A$1 million was in 1985, won by former New Zealander What A Nuisance.23 Mar 03:14 PM
RacingFour horses bring $118k windfall25 years of betting on the Melbourne Cup has finally paid off for an Auckland fish shop worker who picked the first four horses over the finish line at Flemington.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey wins on horses, collects on pokiesThe PM began his day at the TAB yesterday and by the end of it had enjoyed two wins - one on the horses, the other on his controversial SkyCity pokies deal.05 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingOliver's Melbourne Cup twistWhen you're an Australian sporting legend you walk on water - and Damien Oliver proved it yesterday on a horse called Fiorente.05 Nov 04:30 PM
LifestyleMelbourne Cup day fashionThe Melbourne Cup is just as much about the fashion on the field as the fillies. Our gallery brings you the best looking ladies at gents at Flemington for race day.05 Nov 02:30 AM
RacingNZ jockey upbeat on his chancesHe came second on Fiorente in his first Melbourne Cup last year and highly rated Kiwi jockey James McDonald reckons he's a good chance of going one better today.04 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingRacing: Soccer star quit to watch CupMichael Owen looks as though he could still be striking for Manchester United, Liverpool or Real Madrid.04 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingKiwi punters in Cup splurgeIt's billed as the race that stops Australia but in New Zealand, at least, the Melbourne Cup actually gets things going.04 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldPhar Lap's body to be virtually rebuiltRobot technology is bringing legendary racehorse Phar Lap to life for Australian school children.04 Nov 12:46 AM
RacingRacing: Lexus win sees Ruscello sneak into Cup at No 24English trainer Ed Walker may be a novice in Australia, but he hasn't walked around with his eyes closed.03 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingRacing: Cassidy brings up his tonLeaning on a rail in the corner of the Flemington birdcage on Saturday applauding Jim Cassidy as he came back on Zoustar for his 100th group one victory was Roy Higgins.03 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingRacing: Kiwi trainer riding highChris Waller went to Australia with little more than a credit card in his pocket. When that maxed out, the Kiwi trainer went to the bank and got another one.02 Nov 04:30 PM
RacingRacing: Ruscello earns Cup berthEnglish horse Ruscello has ruined the Melbourne Cup dreams of several hopefuls with his all-the-way win in the Lexus Stakes at Flemington.02 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingMelbourne Cup: The colour of moneyGreg Dixon ignores some sage advice from a racing guru and wins big.17 Nov 04:30 PM
RoyalsRacing: Royal turn on Melbourne's big dayThe Melbourne Cup was once again about the fashion - as well as the races - as thousands turned out to celebrate in Auckland and across the Ditch.06 Nov 04:29 PM
RacingRacing: Williams over the moonFor more than 30 years, Williams has devoted himself to winning Melbourne Cups.06 Nov 04:29 PM
