Waikato sports news
Karaka Millions: Te Akau takes out mega money double at Ellerslie
Two fillies combined with two Australian jockeys to continue the stable's domination.
Karaka Millions: Orchestral claims 4yo mile after 10 magical seconds
Six months of doubt for Orchestral disappeared in just seconds at Ellerslie tonight.
YMP Waka Ama club shines with 6 golds at nationals
YMP Waka Ama Club dominated the junior races at the sprint nationals. Here's why.
Orchestral must shrug off bum notes of this season
She has strong backing for Karaka Millions night but recent showings have been below par.
Trainer’s party night advice: ‘Get on the Bourbon train’
Trainer Stephen Marsh sounds a little like a liquor salesman before the Karaka Millions.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
Waka Ama Nationals 2025: First event without legendary paddler
New teams like Kiwi ki Tai pay tribute to Kiwi Campbell's skills and knowledge.
Up and Under: Kiwi Searancke - a rugby legend in Waikato and beyond
From player to coach, Searancke's impact on rugby spans decades, generations and countrie.
‘Incredibly grateful’: Ian Foster reacts to New Year Honour
The former All Blacks coach has been made a companion of the NZOM.
Hay and Duffy star as Black Caps seal series win
The Black Caps brushed aside Sri Lanka thanks to a quartet who missed the World Cup squad.
The try that wowed fans: How Smiler-Ah Kiong captured top honours
Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong wins Fans Try of the Year at the 2024 ASB Rugby Awards.
‘Beyond magical’: Rugby legends wed in fairy tale ceremony
Despite a few setbacks before their wedding, the pair had the best weekend of their lives.
Orchestral exhibition a likely pointer
The best horse at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day won’t even be racing.
Black Caps surge back to stun Sri Lanka
The Black Caps have completed an impressive resurgence to pip Sri Lanka in the first T20.
Sport news from around NZ
Meet the national champ who caused one of NZ’s biggest upset runs
Meet the complete unknown who won the national title.
Sabalenka appears to mock-urinate on Australian Open runner-up trophy
The Belarusian was defeated by Madison Keys for the women's singles title.
More Waikato sports news
Why La Crique’s return to 2000m racing is worth the wait
La Crique set for Group 1 return in Zabeel Classic at Ellerslie on Boxing Day.
Warren Gatland remains Wales coach but must 'change fortunes'
The Kiwi will coach Wales through the 2025 Six Nations.
Pet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South Island
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.