RacingPromising filly being lined up for shot at elite-level raceSummer Schemer will be chasing a second win at Pukekohe over 1200m on Friday.18 Mar 04:01 PM
SportRepublican Party faces fitness test as Alexandra Park spring carnival kicks offRepublican Party, Akuta and Merlin all resume over 1700m from awkward draws.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: Real estate $2 billion power couple’s big plans for ChristchurchPlus, Blues, Warriors, AFC unite for Champions Day; and a society wedding on Waiheke.04 Mar 04:00 PM
SportRacing glory: NZ horse takes on world-class rivals in Hong KongEl Vencedor will compete in the HK$28 million QEII Cup at Sha Tin tonight.26 Apr 05:00 PM
RacingHarness stars ready to shine at Alexandra Park’s big race nightStella Rouge and Marketplace are the odds-on favourites tonight.20 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingDuelling veterans vie for Auckland Cup gloryThey are two old men playing a young man’s game.23 May 05:35 PM
LifestyleYet to make weekend plans? Here's what to do in AucklandThere's still time to check out these epic events in Tāmaki Makaurau.08 Mar 05:00 PM
LifestyleYou don't want to miss these events in Auckland this weekendFrom big-ticket events to hidden neighbourhood gems, here's what's on.01 Mar 11:58 PM
RacingOld Town Road has unusual travel problemThe Race by Grins runner-up struggles on the homeward leg.03 May 05:00 PM
RacingRacing ahead: Kiwi horse trainer joins world's top 10The trainer who's going places - fast. Jamie Richards is now in the world's top 10.06 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingAuckland Cup Day cancelled due to rainToday's Auckland Cup meeting has been cancelled because of the big wet, with the elite races to be run on Thursday.10 Mar 07:13 PM
LifestyleGiant champagne bottle arrives for Cup weekIt holds 20 standard champagne bottles - or 125 flutes - which guests in the VIP area will get the chance to enjoy.25 Feb 09:15 PM
EntertainmentWatch out, the Bumbys are comingThere will be laughs aplenty at Auckland Cup Week when American duo the Bumbys gallop into town.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland man sought after firearms incidentA man is on the run after allegedly pointing a gun at police.21 Nov 11:37 PM
New ZealandDancing divas at Auckland Cup carnivalThe first time Brazilian dancer Kellen Pinheiro visited New Zealand 11 years ago, she fell in love with the country - and a Kiwi bloke.06 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingJockeys' colours depend on horsesThe blue and white patterned outfit jockey Danielle Johnson wore to race at Ellerslie on Wednesday wasn't just a nice vibrant colours combo.05 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingOdds stacked for trotting breederCharles Roberts probably won't feel too bad if his glamour pacing mare Adore Me is beaten in tonight's A$250,000 Auckland Trotting Cup at Alexandra Park.05 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleVisitor's outfit takes the judges' fancyKathy Smith was shocked when she was picked from the crowd at Auckland Cup Day by the Cup Couture judges.04 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingPike travels to beat of same drumWhen Tony Pike began training, one of his greatest incentives to succeed was memories of his parents, Vicky and Wayne Pike, winning the 1981 Auckland Cup with Drum.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Cup: Stars given second lifeThanks to people like Gina Schick, visions of former champion horses being trucked off to pet food factories are proving false.02 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingAuckland Cup: Trainer says mare will stayPeter Hollinshead has an outstanding yardstick to gauge Pondarosa Miss' staying ability and he's confident she can star at the ultimate flat distance.02 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: Terror To Love could retire earlyOne of New Zealand pacing's great careers hangs in the balance, with Terror To Love a chance of being retired even before Friday's Auckland Trotting Cup.02 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingRacing: Christen Me on trial for AucklandTrainer Cran Dalgety is hoping a trial today can put Christen Me's Auckland Cup campaign back on track after complications robbed him of three race opportunities this weekend.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHedge-cutters' lucky breakWinning $306,059 on a horse punt wasn't "rocket science" for an Auckland couple, who know little about racing and just wanted to have an afternoon break from trimming their hedge06 Mar 04:30 PM
