The New Zealand Rally Championship is this country’s premier nationwide rally championship and, as such, attracts New Zealand’s best drivers to compete in numerous categories for the prestigious MotorSport New Zealand-sanctioned rally championship titles.

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Stokes secures win at Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei

Robbie Stokes has won his second career Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship event by taking out the season-ending Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei. Stokes (Stokes Motorsport

Stokes leads but Hunt secures fourth championship

Robbie Stokes has capped a dramatic week by taking day one honours at the Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei but championship rival Ben Hunt has provisionally claimed the 2025

Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei preview

The 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship concludes this weekend with the final event on the calendar – the Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei. The week

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei

Just like last year the Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei will again be the final round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship and, after a

Stokes excluded from Rally Bay of Plenty

Robbie Stokes and Shayne Reynolds have been excluded from the Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty, the fifth round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship, an

Rival comes to the aid of Macdonald for Whangarei

In one of the greatest shows of camaraderie the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has ever seen, Rally Challenge points leader Caleb Macdonald will get a chance

Massive shake-up for Whangarei finale

Vertex Oil International Rally of Whangarei will enjoy its biggest makeover since it started next month when the 2025 edition serves as the finale of the Brian Green Property Group

Stokes holds off Hunt for BOP win

Championship protagonist Robbie Stokes has set up a thrilling finish to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship by winning the Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty on

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty

The third iteration of the Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty running as a round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship is hugely welcomed by all

Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty preview

The penultimate round of the 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship takes places this weekend and it could prove to be the decisive moment in the title

BOP returns drivers to famous forest roads

This weekend’s Battery Town Rally Bay of Plenty will throw a brand-new challenge at the leading Kiwi rally drivers in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. For

Mainland title another job ticked off for Stokes

Championship protagonist Robbie Stokes has ticked off another major milestone after claiming the Mainland Rally Series title at last weekend’s Hanmer Rally. The North Canterbury local added the prestigious South

Martin, Feast rivalry to continue at home event

Their banter was a highlight of the last round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship but don’t mistake the smiles on the faces of Andy Martin

Brian Green Property signs on for another season

Brian Green Property Group will continue as the naming rights partner of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in 2026. Promoters Rally New Zealand and Brian Green

Rejuvenated Mackenzie loving rally again

Haydn Mackenzie is relishing being back in an enjoyable environment after a successful move to the Rally Challenge 4WD class of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.

Hunt holds off Stokes for third win

Defending national champion Ben Hunt has claimed his third win of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after winning the Dayle ITM Goldrush Rally Coromandel on Saturday.

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Dayle ITM Goldrush Rally Coromandel

Defending Champion Ben Hunt has made a near perfect start to the pursuit of his fourth Gold Star after the 3-Round South Island section of this year’s BRIAN GREEN PROPRTY

Dayle ITM Goldrush Rally Coromandel preview

It’s been six years since the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship has visited the sea-side town of Whitianga for the Dayle ITM Goldrush Rally Coromandel and a

Gill battling but on track for Coromandel

Historic 2WD championship contender Stephen Gill has been in a race against time just to get to next week’s Dayle ITM Goldrush Rally Coromandel. The South Island-based Gill blew an

Macdonald riding the crest of a wave

Caleb Macdonald is relishing his first win in rallying after victory last weekend at his home event in Wyndham and is dreaming of replicating the feat in the Brian Green

Entries for Dayle ITM Goldrush Rally Coromandel confirmed

A total of 50 entries overall and 21 NZRC competitors will tackle the Dayle ITM Goldrush Rally Coromandel when it returns to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally

Who are the NZRC’s fastest track competitors?

Not surprisingly championship rivals Ben Hunt and Robbie Stokes are the kings of tarmac tracks so far in the 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship but the

Stokes thrilled to earn Elite Academy spot

Jack Stokes is the latest driver from the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship to be included in the MotorSport New Zealand Elite Academy. Stokes, who impressed in

Little things the focus for both Jones and Mackersy

The battle between Bryn Jones and Tim Mackersy in the NZRC 2WD class of the Brian Green Property Group has been fierce this season and it is shaping up to

Where does Ben Hunt sit in list of our greatest ever drivers?

Ben Hunt has the chance to etch his name alongside some of the all-time greats this year if he can win a fourth national championship, but the reality is Hunt

Light at the end of the tunnel for Mackenzie

Lone Star Rally of Canterbury in association with Joe’s Garage provided a little light at the end of a fairly long tunnel for Auckland driver Haydn Mackenzie. Mackenzie came home

Stokes grabs maiden win at home in Canterbury

Cantabrian Robbie Stokes claimed an emotional maiden rally win at home on the roads he grew up on in the third round of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally Canterbury

CANTERBURY AS AN NZRC ROUND: The Canterbury Rally became a regular round of the NZRC back in 1983 when Robbie & Jack Stokes’ dad Brian won in an Escort 1600.

Lone Star Rally of Canterbury in association with Joe’s Garage preview

Lone Star Rally of Canterbury in association with Joe’s Garage returns to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship for the first time since 2019 when it serves

Marston chasing win on home soil

There might not be a happier person in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship than Canterbury’s Josh Marston has he counts down to the return of his

Entry list confirmed for Lone Star Rally of Canterbury

Three local Canterbury drivers will take it to reigning national champion and current Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship leader Ben Hunt at this weekend’s third round. The

Stokes sees parity between AP4 and Rally 2 cars

Robbie Stokes is the latest driver to experience competing in both AP4 and Rally 2 platform of cars and he insists both have their own advantages. For the past few

What we learned from Rally South Canterbury

Ben Hunt is clearly the man to beat this year If we didn’t already think so, Ben Hunt’s performance at South Canterbury clearly put him as the standout favourite to

Hunt goes back to back with South Canterbury win

Ben Hunt has extended his lead in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship after claiming victory at the South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury on Saturday. Hunt,

South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury preview

The 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally continues with round two this week as competitors head to Timaru for South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury. The one-day event

By the numbers – Google Grant’s key numbers for Rally South Canterbury

With Hayden Paddon committed to the Australian Rally Championship this year, April’s Rally Otago provided the closest result of an NZRC round since Coromandel in August 2019 – and just

All eyes on the title prize for Jones

Bryn Jones is firmly focused on the ultimate prize in 2025 – winning the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship in his class. The Waikato-based driver has impressed

Field set for South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury

A total of eight class 1 competitors headlines the entry list for the South Canterbury Hydraulics Rally South Canterbury next week. The second round of the Brian Green Property Group

Fraser back in 2025 after another nostalgia moment

Reigning Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship Historic 2WD champion Paul Fraser nearly didn’t enter the 2025 championship but a tug on the heartstrings changed his mind. Fraser

What we learned from Otago Rally

Ben’s testing and pre-season activity worked Perennially a slow starter, Ben Hunt was on the pace from the get-go on Saturday morning. Why? Well, he bucked his recent trend and

Hunt takes final stage thriller at Otago Rally

Reigning national champion Ben Hunt has won a thrilling final stage battle at the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally to make the perfect start to the Brian Green Property Group

Hunt holds narrow lead over Stokes brothers

Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event on the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship. Hunt,

Hunt becomes the hunted as season kicks off

Reigning Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship champion Ben Hunt knows he will have his work cut out trying to defend his crown when the season begins this

Central Machine Hire Otago Rally preview

The 2025 Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship gets underway this week at the Central Machine Hire Otago Rally with the most open title race in recent history.

       

ABOUT THE NZRC

 
The New Zealand Rally Championship is this country’s premier nationwide rally championship. It attracts New Zealand’s best drivers to compete in numerous categories for the prestigious MotorSport New Zealand-sanctioned rally championship titles. In 2024, there are six NZRC rounds, each with a unique character reflecting the diverse regions – from Northland to Invercargill