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Andy McGechan

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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High-octane thrills at motocross nationals
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High-octane thrills at motocross nationals

04 Feb 08:41 PM
Motocross championship kick off near Rotorua
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Motocross championship kick off near Rotorua

01 Feb 08:41 PM

All bets are off as to where the silverware might eventually end up this season.

Cooper riding high after Rotorua round of motocross nationals
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Cooper riding high after Rotorua round of motocross nationals

27 Feb 07:00 PM

The series is to finish with a Taupō double header after the Hastings round was cancelled.

New winner to be crowned at 2020 Enduro Championship
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New winner to be crowned at 2020 Enduro Championship

06 Apr 08:26 PM

The championships get under way this weekend.

Maximum entertainment: Suzuki Series looms
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Maximum entertainment: Suzuki Series looms

10 Nov 08:02 PM

The three-round Suzuki International Series begins in Taupō.

Motocross: Taupō's Wyatt on the Chase
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Motocross: Taupō's Wyatt on the Chase

26 Jan 11:39 PM

The New Zealand Grand Prix attracted a formidable field of riders.

Motocross: Natzke the man of the moment
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Motocross: Natzke the man of the moment

29 Dec 10:08 PM

Mount Maunganui's Josiah Natzke celebrated a major victory.

Whakatāne's Rees brothers ring warning bell
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Whakatāne's Rees brothers ring warning bell

27 Dec 01:05 AM

The Rees brothers made a big statement the final round of the Suzuki International Series.

Whakatāne Summercross: Who will reign supreme?
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Whakatāne Summercross: Who will reign supreme?

22 Dec 08:20 PM

The annual Whakatāne Summercross is always highly anticipated.

Cody Cooper among those who could battle for Oceania Challenge Cup
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Cody Cooper among those who could battle for Oceania Challenge Cup

21 Dec 09:00 PM

New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville attracts the who's who of motocross.

Supercross champs to be decided in Tokoroa
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Supercross champs to be decided in Tokoroa

18 Nov 10:52 PM

The best New Zealand Supercross riders are set to battle it out in Tokoroa.

Dirt bike elite head to Tokoroa
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Dirt bike elite head to Tokoroa

19 Aug 09:30 PM

The Motocross Dirt Bike Series wraps up near Tokoroa this weekend.

Motocross: Clubs do battle in Taupō
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Motocross: Clubs do battle in Taupō

02 Jul 02:14 AM

The Pukekohe Motorcycle Club won this year's edition of the Battle of the Clubs in Taupō.

Tauranga's Madoc Dixon fights hard at NZ champs
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Tauranga's Madoc Dixon fights hard at NZ champs

29 Apr 01:30 AM

Tauranga's Madoc Dixon puts up tough fight at NZ Junior Motocross Championships

Mount rider Cody Cooper is on target to win title
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Mount rider Cody Cooper is on target to win title

25 Feb 04:00 PM

Mount Maunganui's Cody Cooper is on target to win national crown.

Cooper shows top form at King of the Mountain Motocross
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Cooper shows top form at King of the Mountain Motocross

22 Jan 12:20 AM

Mount Maunganui's Cody Cooper is proving he means business.

Motorcross: Cooper facing tough test
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Motorcross: Cooper facing tough test

05 Feb 08:00 PM

Never a truer word has been spoken and particularly so with the New Zealand Motocross Championships in action tomorrow.

Motocross: Blackburn ready to step up a class after injury
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Motocross: Blackburn ready to step up a class after injury

20 Aug 05:00 PM

Te Puke's Logan Blackburn is on the comeback and the way up at the same time.

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