Sports

Clashing soccer boots and cultures

Cultures will be kicked, tackled and bended together in a positive way as a football tournament - which aims to bring ethnic communities together via sport -... Read More

Karen’s got the power!

It was one of those slow-mo movie moments when Karen Humphreys realised she had won gold at the world champs, leaping into her coach's arms as she was carried... Read More

Waikato woman makes Melbourne Cup fashion finals

A Waikato doggy daycare owner who usually wears "old farm clothes" will be competing for best-dressed honours at the Melbourne Cup's Fashion On The Field... Read More

Speedway to host Super Bowl & fireworks display

High-horsepower Super Saloons make their season debut in Tauranga this weekend. The much-loved four wheel machines will provide the first title action of... Read More

International talent to grace Suzuki series

The Suzuki International Series will again feature international talent when the 2023 edition kicks off at Taupo in December. British rising star Davey Todd,... Read More

NZ A Beach squads named for 2023-24 summer

Volleyball New Zealand has confirmed the 15 players to take part in the New Zealand A Beach Volleyball programme for the 2023-2024 summer. Following a trial... Read More

All Blacks return home after World Cup loss

The All Blacks have touched down at Auckland International Airport three days after their crushing loss in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris. South Africa... Read More

Mitre 10 Mega City to Surf Half Marathon is back

The long-range weather forecast is looking fine with light winds, which are ideal conditions for completing the 21.1 km half marathon, 11 km or the 5km run/walk... Read More

Join Racing Tauranga’s 150-year celebration

Racing Tauranga is pulling out all the stops to put on a special ‘150-year celebration' race day on Saturday, November 4. 'We want to show our appreciation... Read More

Everyone has a place in the hockey court

Hockey Without Limits is a programme which delivers all students aged 8 - 21 with special needs, the experience of playing a fast-paced sport in a friendly environment... Read More

A busy weekend for Waihi Golf

On Tuesday, after the Labour Day holiday weekend, the nine-hole section, played a Stableford haggle. In Division 1, Lynda Thomson led the field with 21 points,... Read More

Mambas cutting a deadly path

It's more than a very successful basketball team. It's a culture. 'It's about growing boys into great young men,” says coach Makayla Daysh. 'And doing... Read More