Greyhound Racing New Zealand - Latest News [Page 2]
Kiwi Greyhound Has Tongues Wagging In Australia
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 10:57 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Aussie race goers were left with red faces following Kiwi-owned Clone Your Own’s win at a prestigious race meeting in Melbourne last Thursday. The 30 month old chaser took out the lucrative Harrison Dawson Final at Sandown in a tight race, pocketing ... More >>
GRNZ to assess Ascot Park equipment
Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 3:51 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
MEDIA RELEASE September 5, 2012 GRNZ to assess Ascot Park equipment Greyhound Racing New Zealand will undertake an immediate assessment of Southland Greyhound Racing Club equipment at Invercargill’s Ascot Park track following recent failures of ... More >>
Red dogs on the go for charity
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 4:33 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand is seeking national registered charitable organisations interested in joining its Go the Red Dog! fundraising campaign. The chosen charity or charities would benefit each time greyhounds racing in the traditional red rug ... More >>
Red dogs racing for guide dogs
Friday, 4 May 2012, 2:43 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
The country’s fastest dogs are lining up to help out a special group of fellow four-legged friends during the next month as Greyhound Racing New Zealand joins forces with the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) to support guide dogs ... More >>
Reduced Stakes for the 2009/10 Racing Season
Friday, 24 July 2009, 11:45 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Despite the current economic environment, Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) has taken every step to try and maintain industry funding to both its Clubs and the Licenced Persons. However the funding impact of the recession has meant that GRNZ has had ... More >>
Richest greyhound race
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 5:21 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Excitement is building as New Zealand’s richest ever greyhound race draws near. The Gold Band Finance Platinum Paws race will run this Friday 17 October at 8:33 pm. Australasia’s top racing dogs have battled it out for a chance at the record ... More >>
A hundred years at the dogs
Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:27 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
A celebration of a hundred years of speed, suspense and excitement is coming to Christchurch in October. Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) will commemorate 100 Years of Governance with a three day celebration in Christchurch. The flagship event will be the Platinum ... More >>
Changes to Code Leadership
Monday, 9 October 2006, 4:51 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand (GRNZ) today announced two changes to its leadership team. Liz Dawson, a Wellington based consultant and professional director has been appointed to the Board and Lance Bickford, CEO has resigned to take up a new role ... More >>
The Dogs prepare for Shootout on Friday
Tuesday, 3 October 2006, 10:34 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
The Dogs prepare for Shootout on Friday Greyhound Racing New Zealand will hold its most unusual event of the year, the Oxyshot New Zealand Shootout , this Friday 6 October at Manukau Stadium. The race will see four of New Zealand's top greyhounds ... More >>
Big Sam Junior announced Greyhound of the Year
Monday, 18 September 2006, 2:42 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Big Sam Junior, owned by Australian-based Lend Us and trained by Huntly trainers Denis and David Schofield, was the recipient of the Greyhound of the Year Award announced at Greyhound Racing New Zealand's annual awards dinner on Saturday. More >>
FS bank to be established By Greyhound Racing NZ
Thursday, 6 July 2006, 2:54 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand is establishing a New Zealand frozen semen bank (FS bank) for their trainers and owners, to allow greater access to a range of frozen semen from Australia. More >>
Cambridge to host ‘Field Nights’
Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 4:19 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand will hold what is expected to be one of their biggest meets in the Waikato this Thursday 15 June 2006, when The Dogs come to Cambridge Raceway. More >>
Cambridge Raceway to host 'Field nights'
Tuesday, 6 June 2006, 3:47 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand will hold what is expected to be one of their biggest meets in the Waikato next week on Thursday 15 June 2006, when The Dogs come to Cambridge Raceway. More >>
Greyhound scratched from race after program glitch
Friday, 2 June 2006, 4:38 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand announced today that one of the 16 greyhounds, selected for tonight's heats of their prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Silver Collar race, has been scratched and replaced with another dog due to an error in their pre-selection ... More >>
Microchipping greyhounds a waste of time
Monday, 3 April 2006, 5:15 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand has thrown its support behind those opposing a new legislation that will require all New Zealand dog owners to microchip their dogs, including racing greyhounds. More >>
Bunny Chasers opens in Wellington
Thursday, 16 February 2006, 9:06 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Wellington photographer, Victoria Birkinshaw will exhibit her photographic study on greyhound racing next week at the Mary Newton Gallery in Wellington after spending the past 12 months traveling around New Zealand greyhound tracks capturing the magical ... More >>
Family Carnival in the Wairarapa next week
Friday, 30 December 2005, 5:25 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand will hold the Interprovincial Challenge and Family Carnival Day next week at Solway Showground’s in Masterton on Wednesday 4 January 2005 from noon onwards. With such a great turnout from both racing enthusiasts, families and ... More >>
Top Chch Trainer Selected for $20,000 SHOOTOUT
Wednesday, 28 September 2005, 11:39 am | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand today announced the selection of Christchurch-based trainers, Dave and Jean Fahey and their dog, Willy What, to compete for the $20,000, winner-takes-all prize at the Oxy-shot NZ Shootout. Mr and Mrs Fahey will be up against ... More >>
Winner takes all at $40,000 Shootout
Tuesday, 20 September 2005, 5:14 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Winner takes all at $40,000 Shootout Greyhound Racing New Zealand will hold one of its biggest and most unique events of the racing calendar year, the Oxy-Shot NZ Shootout, which was held for the first time last year. The race will be run on Friday 7 October ... More >>
Thrilling Sam first into The Dogs Hall of Fame?
Thursday, 4 August 2005, 5:21 pm | Greyhound Racing New Zealand
Greyhound Racing New Zealand will launch a new Hall of Fame for its greyhounds who reach $100,000 in New Zealand prize stake earnings, at one of their new Saturday evening events at Hatrick Raceway, Wanganui this weekend. More >>
