Sport & Motorsport

A perusal of the seeding list for the 2025 Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally revealed a very interesting entry at twenty-five, that of Dean Sumner.  Sumner was the New Zealand Rally Champion back in 2010, the pinnacle of what was a very successful career that saw many wins throughout the

The third edition of the iAM Games is set to return to Invercargill on September 13 and 14. Organised by Inclusive Activity Murihiku, with support from Active Southland, the event promises another two days filled with sports, laughter, and community spirit. Registrations are now open for participants keen to join

Queenstown based driver Caleb Macdonald and his Australian co-driver Larisa Biggar in their Mitsubishi EVO 6 powered home to win the 2025 Barry Robinson Memorial Wyndham Rally in difficult conditions on Saturday. It was a special day for Macdonald as he notched up his first outright rally victory.  Macdonald won

Kiwi rider Corbin Strong capped a flawless week by claiming his maiden general classification success at the Tour de Wallonie. The 25-year-old began the final 215-kilometre circuit around Bertrix just one second ahead of Mathias Vacek, yet even 3,420 metres of climbing and a late 12-man escape failed to

* Corbin Strong claimed his first 2025 win with an uphill sprint in Belgium. * IPT controlled the race pace, showcasing teamwork that secured Strong’s overall lead position. * The Kiwi now leads the general classification by four seconds ahead of Rasmus Tiller. Corbin Strong began his 2025 cycling season with a

Injury has ruled New Zealand motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan out of this weekend’s Moto3 World Championship in the Czech Republic. The 18-year-old Southlander kicked off round 12 in dominant form at the iconic Brno Circuit, claiming third overall in the opening FP1 session, again proving his prowess in challenging

The Southland Sharks basketball team are celebrating a standout season, reaching the 2025 Sal’s NBL grand final for the first time in over seven years. The achievement has captured the attention of the wider New Zealand basketball community and the Invercargill locals who have been behind the team every

Motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan recorded a career best result at the technically demanding Sachsenring in the Moto3 World Championship yesterday.  Finishing 9th and just 1.5 seconds from victory after an intense 20-lap battle, which included a stint in the podium positions, the 18-year-old Southlander delivered an impressive performance in