Waikato sports news
Chiefs put Highlanders to sword after dominant second half
The Chiefs have run rampant in Hamilton, scoring five unanswered second-half tries.
Trainer celebrates Ellerslie double before Hong Kong QEII Cup
Trainer in hot form leading into huge Hong Kong week.
Matamata mare seeking Holy Grail – a Group 1 win in Australia
Major race wins across the Tasman have been hard to come by for NZ's best horses in 2025.
Super Rugby teams: Hurricanes star's big positional shift
All the ins and outs ahead of the 10th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Kiwis taking on the world in mega-rich Hong Kong race
El Vencedor has earned a trip to Sha Tin after three Group 1 wins in 28 days.
Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.
Racing powerhouse: Te Akau scores big with Dream Of The Moon win
Dream Of The Moon secured a decisive three-and-a-quarter length victory.
Payne gives fans a win to cheer in Taupō
Ryan scored his third first, Wood his first third in the afternoon’s opening sprint race
Mehzebeen takes Hawke’s Bay Cup
Lily Sutherland's bold ride led Mehzebeen to victory at the Hawke’s Bay Cup.
Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.
Sua’ali’i shines, McKenzie struggles as Chiefs lose Super Rugby top spot in upset
Australian rugby's bright hope showed his class against the former competition leaders.
Matamata trainer targets A$1m Australian Oaks with rising star
Why Dubai Goldrush is NZ's big hope in the Australian Oaks
NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report
Manu has previously outlined his interest in wanting to represent the All Blacks.
'A shortage of props': NZ Rugby seeks athletes for new Black Ferns pathway
Next Ferns seeks women aged 16-25 for four regional combines in May.
Sport news from around NZ
Michael Burgess: Forget the maths - Auckland FC have sealed their first trophy
Auckland FC could hoist the Premiers Plate in Auckland on Sunday.
Wood strikes again as Forest close in on Champions League
Chris Wood scored what proved to be the decisive goal after having one ruled out by VAR.
More Waikato sports news
Racing: Arcee Phoenix must burn early or chase Locomotive
Chris Svanosio: 'I might have to roll the dice this week.'
'He can definitely win': Purdon's hopes for Cambridge feature races
Mark Purdon has runners in both slot races at Cambridge tonight.
‘Menangle boost’ could be key in Cambridge’s mega-money races
Menangle's intense racing makes horses fitter and faster.