News

Each year leading into the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup, IRT has a race night at Addington and in recent times, we have used it to celebrate the many different heroes associated with the great sport of harness racing.

Harness Racing New Zealand is proud to unveil Paddock to Podium, a bold new breeding incentive.

HRNZ has released its official response to the Independent Panel’s recommendations, outlining key actions, review timelines, and areas for improvement in regulation, communication, and participant engagement.

HRNZ and NZTR, supported by TAB NZ have today announced the launch of Project Stamina, a landmark collaboration to develop a unified Master Plan for the future of New Zealand’s racing infrastructure.

Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has welcomed the passing of the Racing Industry Amendment Bill in Parliament today, describing it as a decisive step toward a more secure and sustainable future for New Zealand racing.

NZB Standardbred is excited to announce the offering of an additional seven quality weanlings as part of the 2025 National Weanling Sale, set to take place at Karaka's Sale Centre on Thursday 26 June.  

Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has today announced an independent review arising from the circumstances of the 2YO Young Guns Final Mobile Trot, Race 3, held at Alexandra Park on Saturday 10 May 2025.

Blair Orange, the country's leading driver for the past seven years, will again wear the silver fern at this November's 
World Driving Championship (WDC) in New Zealand.

For the first time New Zealand will be the sole host of the World Drivers’ Championship later this year.