News

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.

Harness Racing New Zealand and the One New Zealand Warriors have brought the two codes together in a partnership providing mutual benefits for both sports.

In an exciting move, the date for the NZB National Weanling Sale (thoroughbred) and NZB Standardbred National Weanling Sale (standardbred) has been finalised, with both weanling sessions selling on Thursday 26 June 2025 at Karaka.

Addington Raceway is set to shine even brighter as racing under new track lighting begins tonight.