Waikato sports news
'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.
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.
Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend
The third round of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship, the ITM Taupō Super440, is here.
The injured stars set to return in round nine of Super Rugby
All the ins and outs ahead of the ninth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.
On a roll: Trainer Marsh aims for international accolades
Marsh tops $6m in domestic stakes, achieving 14 black type wins this season.
Racing: Arcee Phoenix carries Svanosio to blazing glory
Trainer-driver Chris Svanosio: 'He is an awesome horse, he was just jogging in front.'
Sport news from around NZ
Red Bull concerned for Verstappen after Lawson demotion
It’s been a tumultuous start to the 2025 Formula One season for Red Bull.
Liam Napier: Why the All Blacks will miss Mark Tele’a
All Blacks and Blues wing will leave NZ Rugby at the end of this year for Japan.
More Waikato sports news
New training partnership eyes biggest race
Ben and Greg Hope back Muscle Mountain at Cambridge.
Magic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in Rotorua
Saturday features a community day with skills sessions for kids.
Damian McKenzie staying in NZ, signs long-term deal
He aims to win a championship with the Chiefs and succeed in the 2027 World Cup.