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SUPERBIKE CHAMPS LAP RECORDS FALL AT TIMARU

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Dunedin’s Kevin Goddard (Aprilia RS660), one of the outstanding performers in the Super Twins class at the Levels International Motor Raceway, near Timaru, at the weekend. The 56-year-old, a former board member...

SUPERBIKE CHAMPS RACING WILL BE HOT IN TIMARU

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Christchurch’s former New Zealand Superbike champion Alastair Hoogenboezem (No.43) has put himself in front of Whakatane’s defending champion Mitch Rees (No.1) a couple of times already this season. Photo by...

61st ISPS HANDA HALBERG AWARDS FINALISTS REVEALED

Today, Halberg has announced 30 finalists across six categories for the 61st ISPS Handa Halberg Awards. This year’s finalists, voted by a panel of former elite athletes and coaches, sports administrators, and sports media came from 76 nominations received from...
Damon [Damo] Rees 1995-2023

Damon [Damo] Rees 1995-2023

It is with great sadness that we [MNZ] acknowledge the sudden passing of Damon [Damo] Rees Damo passed away earlier today over in the UK with family at his side. Our heart-felt condolences go out to his family and partner at this time of hurt and reflection. We ask...

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LATE START TO NZ SERIES SHOULD BE WORTH THE WAIT

LATE START TO NZ SERIES SHOULD BE WORTH THE WAIT

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: The dates have now been set for the 2023 New Zealand Cross-Country Championships and organisers believe it will have been worth the wait. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It has been some time in the making,...

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JUNIORS ALSO STRETCH THEIR LEGS IN NZ ENDURO SERIES

JUNIORS ALSO STRETCH THEIR LEGS IN NZ ENDURO SERIES

CAPTION: Dannevirke’s Anders Easton (Husqvarna 150 EXC TPI), on his way to finishing third overall in the Junior grade at this year’s national enduro series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The future heroes of off-road motorcycle racing shared the programme...

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NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPS WRAP UP AT MARTINBOROUGH

NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPS WRAP UP AT MARTINBOROUGH

2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships CAPTION: Tapanui’s Kylie Dorr (Beta RR200), on her way to winning the women’s class at the 2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The margins were fine and the risks extreme and it was a...

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THAT’S A WRAP FOR CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

THAT’S A WRAP FOR CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Te Awamutu’s Nixon Parkes (Yamaha YZF250), winner of the junior grade at the cross-country nationals this season. Photo courtesy Geoff Guthrie Imagery DECEMBER 12, 2023: The New Zealand Cross-country Championships...

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SHAKE-UP AT THE TOP IN SIX OF 14 BIKE CATEGORIES

SHAKE-UP AT THE TOP IN SIX OF 14 BIKE CATEGORIES

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: The high-powered motorcycle racing at Manfeild at the weekend was edge-of-the-seat exciting. This is the start of the first race the F1/Superbikes class on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com...

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IT WILL BE DOWN TO THE WIRE IN THE WAIRARAPA

IT WILL BE DOWN TO THE WIRE IN THE WAIRARAPA

2023 New Zealand Cross-country Championships CAPTION: Taupo’s multi-time former national cross-country champion Brad Groombridge (Beta 430RR), determined to put up a fight this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It’s the final throw of the dice for...

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