Waikato sports news

Towering Vision claims stakes victory in desperate finish
Handsome 2-year-old Towering Vision broke his maiden status in the best possible fashion.

Cambridge Stud savours Champagne success
The owners had other reasons to savour talented filly Lucy In The Sky's victory.

Alex Mukuka to make professional debut in Te Awamutu
The Commonwealth Games boxer has his eyes set on a world championship belt.

Kiwi star’s manners cost him in Hong Kong mega-money race
El Vencedor's loss continues drought for NZ-trained horses in Hong Kong.

'We might surprise': Crocetti tipped to outperform odds in Perth
Craig Williams believes Crocetti's odds are undervalued for the A$5m Quokka.

'Everything we dreamed of': All Whites captain welcomes arrival of baby girl
Chris Wood and his wife Emma have announced the arrival of their first child.

On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer
Leslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.

‘Shocking’ insights, ‘shameful’ conduct: Olivia Podmore inquest ends with painful realities
Almost four years after the Olympian's death, a coronial inquest has come to a close.
Sport news from around NZ

First XV rugby: How Liston turned the tables on powerhouse rivals
Liston College defeated Kelston Boys’ High 21-16 in a stunning upset.

Black Ferns Sevens cap off near-perfect season
In Los Angeles the team won their fifth title of the season – and did it in style.
More Waikato sports news

Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.

Racing: Nereus starts Queensland invasion early
Some Kiwi stars are off on an annual raid on Queensland's racing riches.

'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.