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Kiwi billionaire hoping for third VRC derby win
There are precious few New Zealand connections going into VRC Derby day at Flemington as the Melbourne carnival gathers momentum for Cup day on Tuesday. There are no New Zealand-trained...
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Favourite Fiorente wins Melbourne Cup
The favourite Fiorente has roared home to win the 153rd edition of racing's Melbourne Cup. The Gai Waterhouse-trained Fiorente came from behind to pip Red Cadeaux and Mount Athos to...
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Irish equine legend reaches for the stars in the Arc
The Irish champion galloper Sea The Stars has won the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamps to complete a unique treble of the English 2000 Guineas, Epsom Derby and ...
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Cummings' three-year old gets a Cox Plate start
The Bart Cummings-trained three year old galloper So You Think has got the nod from the Moonee Valley Racing Committee for a start in Saturday's $3 million Cox Plate in ...
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Estuary ban wanted on kiteboarders
An environmental group claims kiteboarders have driven dotterels out of their nesting sites at the Ruakaka wildlife sanctuary in Northland. It wants a ban on them. Audio
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NZ Olympic eventers should cope with tough CC course
The New Zealand 3-day eventing manager Blyth Tait feels today's cross country course at the Hong Kong Olympic facility should suit the New Zealand team. The team is sixh overall with ...
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Track remains an issue ahead of Melbouren Cup
Light rain in Melbourne today is likely to ease some tension among trainers heading into tomorrow's Melbourne Cup. On Saturday one of the connections of Irish favourite, Septimus, threatened to…
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Former Cronulla trainer breaks silence over drug scandal engulfing club
The former Cronulla trainer Trent Elkin, a key figure in the drugs scandal engulfing the National Rugby League club, claims he never condoned the use of performance enhancing drugs at...
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Grand National-winning jockey in serious fall
A day after winning the English Grand National steeplechase, Ryan Mania has been airlifted to hospital after suffering neck and back injuries in a fall at a race in Hexham,...
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Floats and sports features in day two of Samoa independence celebrations
Celebrations in Samoa today to mark 50 years of independence feature competitions that range from floats to sport. Visiting leaders from around the Pacific and other dignitaries will then attend...
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Top NZ jockey seriously injured at Pakenham racecourse
Top Kiwi jockey Michael Walker is in intensive care with a concussion, after a racing accident in Victoria.
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Melbourne Cup - Ron Taylor
For some New Zealanders the Melbourne Cup just might be the one horse race they take an interest in all year. For Ron Taylor it's a race dear to his heart. Fifty years ago, Ron rode a horse called… Audio
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Melbourne Cup: 'Massive' if James McDonald, Yucatan can win
Twenty-four horses will compete in today's Melbourne Cup. There are two New Zealand-bred horses in the 2018 race - Who Shot The Barman and Zacada. It's a national public holiday in the state of… Audio
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Waikato man sets out to break land speed record with car built in shed
A Kiwi engineer is on a mission to pass 422km/h. Audio
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Princess Anne returns to public duties after head injury
Princess Anne has carried out her first public engagement since receiving a minor head injury and concussion.
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New combination ride into New Zealand Paralympic team
Podium finishes in Australia have secured a Paralympic Games berth for equestrian rider Louise Duncan.
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First sneak peek of Te Papa's Terracotta Warriors exhibit
A limited number of members of the public revelled at being the first people to view the Terracotta Warriors exhibition at Te Papa today.
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Remembering the four-legged cavalry
This country's first Purple Poppy Day was held on the weekend at the National Army Museum in Waiouru to commemorate the role animals have played in war.
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A look inside Massey University's 'outdoor farm classroom'
Set on 40 hectares near the university's Palmerston North campus, the Large Animal Teaching Unit, is home to a menagerie of animals for veterinary students to work with.
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Anti-royal protester convicted
Audio 20 May 2013An anti-royal protester has been convicted for threatening to throw horse manure at Prince Charles when he was visiting Auckland last November. Audio
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Pete Langford
Audio 12 Jul 2013There was a sense of achievement yesterday when Pete Langford arrived in Cape Reinga after spending 9 months horse riding up the country. Audio
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Michael Morpurgo : Unlocking Imagination
Audio 19 Feb 2012Michael Morpurgo, the author of Private Peaceful which has been adapted for the stage and screen, as has his hugely successful War Horse. Audio
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Two firearms experts give evidence at trial
Audio 12 Oct 2010Two firearms experts have given evidence in the trial of a Matamata horse breeder accused of killing his wife in September last year. Audio
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Spices: Cumin
Audio 2 Apr 2011The spice that's handy for treating horse flatulence. And it's also not too bad in a chilli either! With spice specialist Alison Sandle. Audio
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Shocking wins Melbourne Cup
Audio 3 Nov 2009Australian-based racing commentator Jack Petley says Shocking was rated highly across the Tasman with a lot of late bets on the horse. Audio
