Sport + Motorsport

The 2025/2026 motor racing season at Teretonga Park in Invercargill will end with a bang over the weekend of 14/15 March when the Southland Sports Car Club host one of their most popular events of the season – Southern Thunder. Southern Thunder features two big drawcards with the NAPA

New Zealand grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan has taken plenty of positives from a bittersweet start to the Moto3 World Championship season in Thailand on Sunday. The Southland teenager showed clear progress from last year, turning pre-season momentum into immediate competitiveness from the opening practice sessions. Working closely with his

Rugby Southland has launched a new application process inviting charities across the region to apply to become its official Charity Partner. The initiative aims to connect the power and profile of rugby with community organisations making a real difference in Southland. The successful organisation, or organisations, will work alongside Rugby

The Southland Sharks have strengthened their roster for the 2026 season, confirming the return of Dane Bertinshaw, Will LegerJack Ramage as the side builds towards its April 10 opener against the Otago Nuggets. Wynyard Webster And Snow Join SharksThe Southland Sharks have continued building their roster for the 2026 NZNBL

Two of Southland’s most recognised names are joining forces, with Alliance Group announcing a new partnership with the Southland Stags rugby team. The agreement brings together a leading red meat co-operative and one of the province’s most celebrated sporting sides, strengthening ties between business and rugby in the

There are always interesting stories to be found at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park in Invercargill, and one name that shone like a beacon from the entry list this year was Grant Walker of Melbourne, entered in both the Formula Junior and Formula Libre categories. It

Close finishes were prevalent throughout two days of motor racing action at the Ascot Park Hotel Classic SpeedFest at Teretonga Park over the weekend. Saturday’s races were held in dry conditions while there was some rain on Sunday morning before track conditions dried again. As well as two days

The Trackside commentator internship programme continues to pay dividends for racing’s future, with Dan Fogarty stepping into a full-time role as the commentator for the Southern region. Fogarty (23) called the Southland Guineas thoroughbred meeting at Ascot Park in Invercargill last Saturday, and followed that up with the Gore