Sport + Motorsport

* Perfect conditions led to high speeds in the 102km Cycling Southland Memorial Race. * Break and scratch bunches closed the gap as the race reached its final stages. * Matt Zenovich claimed victory, with Sam Ritchie achieving the fastest time. In ideal conditions, riders gathered for the annual Cycling Southland Memorial Race

Young Southland racing driver, Jacob Begg, launched his 2024/2025 motor racing campaign at the George Begg Bunker at Classic Motorcycle Mecca in Invercargill on Tuesday evening. It was a very appropriate venue for Begg to announce his plans and unveil his car for this season, a Mygale SJ08, surrounded

* Marco Frigo’s strong performance helped set up a perfect sprint for his teammate. * Team praised for strategy and teamwork, securing their 27th win of the season. Corbin Strong capped off a brilliant team performance by powering to victory in the Giro del Veneto, sprinting to win on the uphill

* New Zealand’s oldest road race will link with the National Criterium Championships in 2025. * Cycling Southland to host Criterium Nationals alongside ILT Carnival and Gore to Invercargill race. * Event combines track cycling and road racing to create an action-packed programme. Cycling enthusiasts are set for a treat in January

* Jack Heslip competed at the Junior World Championships in Lima, Peru, with New Zealand’s team. * He faced cultural surprises, like chicken gizzards, while adjusting to international competition. * Heslip's next competition is the Australian Nationals in Sydney, set for January. Southland’s Jack Heslip, a clay target shooter

* Cruise 4 Care’s event raised $30,000 to support Hospice Southland’s essential services. * Kiwi motorsport icon Greg Murphy highlighted the fundraiser’s success and praised the community’s generosity. * Final event for the year, Cruise 4 Hospice Poker Run, is scheduled for November 16. Cruise 4 Care has

* Corbin Strong finished second in Gran Piemonte after a strong performance by IPT riders. * Despite excellent teamwork, Neilson Powless held his lead to win by seven seconds. * This marks Strong’s 12th podium finish of the year in a one-day race. Corbin Strong earned second place in the Gran Piemonte

* Rugby Park renamed Bekhuis Park to celebrate Josh Bekhuis’ record-breaking 144th game for Southland. * The name change acknowledges his contributions to Southland rugby and support from his family. * Stags play North Harbour at Bekhuis Park this Saturday, marking the end of the season. Rugby Park in Invercargill has been temporarily