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Nick Oliver Crowned New Zealand Trials Champion In Alexandra

A new champion was crowned after the three-day IDA Garden Bar and Kitchen 2026 New Zealand Trials Championship culminated on Monday, with Nick Oliver taking out the expert’s title in the rock-clad hills of Alexandra, in Central Otago this past weekend.   Riding...

Alexandra’s Rocky Hills To Host 2026 New Zealand Trials Championship This Weekend

The rock-clad hills of Alexandra, in Central Otago, will test the 73 riders competing at this weekend’s IDA Garden Bar and Kitchen 2026 New Zealand Trials Championship. The IDA Garden Bar and Kitchen-sponsored event will be held over three days from Saturday to Monday...

NZ Motorcycle Legend Aaron Slight Leads National Campaign For Rising Star Cormac Buchanan

New Zealand motorcycle legend Aaron Slight is leading a nationwide campaign for Cormac Buchanan to race in the 2027 Moto3 World Championship.   The 20-year-old Kiwi has earned the opportunity to compete at the highest level internationally for a third season...

FORMER NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION PASSES AWAY IN THE UK                                                                                                  

FORMER NEW ZEALAND CHAMPION PASSES AWAY IN THE UK                                                                                                  

CAPTION: Whakatane’s Damon Rees, a shining light on the New Zealand road-racing scene and a rising star internationally. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com JUNE 30, 2023: It was with incredible sadness that the New Zealand motorcycling community learned today of...

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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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FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

CAPTION 1: Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (Yamaha), on his way to winning the opening senior grade race in the 2024 New Zealand Cross-country Championships near Nelson at the weekend. Photo by Geoff Guthrie Imagery. CAPTION 2: Owaka’s Blake Affleck (Honda), on his way to winning...

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MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: The Supersport 600 class blasts off the start line at Teretonga on Sunday with (from left) Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (Suzuki), Whanganui’s Luca Durning (Ducati) and Invercargill’s Cormac Buchanan (Yamaha)...

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Road Racing with Airbag Suits

Road Racing with Airbag Suits

With advancement in technology, there is growing appreciation and popularity of Airbag Race Suits for Road Racing. MNZ endorse the use of Airbag Race Suits for Road Racing. Please be reminded that the use of Back and Chest Protectors is still a requirement as per rule...

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