Driver Seeks Unthinkable Win December 30, 2020 Ricky May will return to Omakau to chase down a win like no other in harness racing history on Saturday (Jan. 2).
Jensen Resigns From HRNZ May 20, 2020 It has been announced that Peter Jensen, the chief executive of Harness Racing New Zealand, has resigned from his position with the organization.
Racing Halted In New Zealand March 23, 2020 Harness Racing New Zealand has announced that all racing in the country will cease for a four-week period effective Tuesday, March 24. Additionally, HRNZ has stated that government is providing financ...
Rennell’s Replacement Named December 17, 2018 Harness Racing New Zealand has announced that it has appointed a new chief executive to replace the outgoing Edward Rennell.
Fractional Ownership Discussed In NZ October 18, 2018 Harness Racing New Zealand recently presented free seminars around New Zealand with the founder of the Canadian fractional ownership operation, The Stable, Anthony MacDonald.
Rennell Moving On From HRNZ September 25, 2018 Harness Racing New Zealand’s chief executive, Edward Rennell, recently announced that he will be moving on after more than two decades in the role.
In-Race Wagering Bill To Be Announced March 26, 2017 It has been announced that a piece of racing legislation set to be introduced in the near future will call for the legalization of mid-race wagering on horse races.
HRNZ Announces Anabolic Steroid Ban October 10, 2013 Following on from recent decisions by the Australian Racing Board and New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, the Board of Harness Racing New Zealand has approved a ban on the use of anabolic steroids for ho...
HRNZ Chief Exec Discusses Quake Aftermath February 23, 2011 Many individuals involved in standardbred racing have been focusing their attention on Christchurch, New Zealand and Addington Raceway in light of the 6.3 magnitude earthquake which rocked the city ea...
Man Barred Two Years Over Pen Throwing March 22, 2010 It has been reported that an unidentified male has been disqualified for two years and fined $350 after having thrown a ballpoint pen into the field of horses which were contesting the $1 million New ...
HRNZ Says No To Amalgamation February 22, 2010 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing chairman Guy Sargent is vowing to continue the battle to get the One Racing concept accepted, despite Harness Racing New Zealand slamming the door shut
New Zealand To Test For Levamisole December 13, 2009 Harness Racing New Zealand is to start testing soon for the latest drug some of the country's trainers are
