Sport & Motorsport

Cameron Jones has retained the SBS Bank Tour of Southland's orange jersey after a day which delivered a lovely comeback story for local rider Jeremy Presbury.

High-speed runway sprint sets the scene for the Tour of SouthlandThree-time Tour of Southland Sprint Ace Nick Kergozou took to the tarmac at Invercargill…

Nelson’s Cameron Jones has made a seamless transition from the knobbly tyres to skinny ones to claim the orange jersey on the opening day of the 70th SBS…

This is a return to the traditional start of the Tour after January's rescheduled event was staged in neighbouring Waikiwi due to the ongoing cleanup from the October 2025 weather event.

Jack Heslip also took out the Junior World Ball trap title in the UK this year, and has been selected to represent New Zealand in a 3-person junior team vs Australia in Sydney in mid-January.

Seventeen teams and about 100 riders take part, including McCarthy Homes-QCF and Team Brennan Racing from Australia.

Edendale's Nixon Cripps won a Vortex Mini Rok National Title in 2025 as well as the Kart Stars Series and the ROK Cup Series – New Zealand's three main karting titles.

Ice Sports Southland is hosting the New Zealand Ice Figure Skating Champs in Gore this coming week, starting Thursday through until Sunday afternoon.