Sports

Crankworx Rotorua set to launch 2024 world tour

Crankworx Rotorua is launching the 2024 Crankworx World Tour this coming March 16-24. The 10th edition of Crankworx Rotorua is set to feature an impressive... Read More

24-hour fitness fundraiser for teen mental health

Fit Nation Gym a community-focused and orientated business is inviting people to join the fundraising event this weekend. 'We discovered that working out... Read More

MX Fest provides a successful starting platform

The motocross season-opening MX Fest at Taupo over Labour Weekend has proved to be the ideal hit out for the Altherm JCR Yamaha team, with its riders either... Read More

From Greerton to Paris and back

From ghost busting in Scotland to buying running shoes in Paris and hanging out with Richie and Gemma at world rugby matches, 76-year-old Bev Nesbit is romping... Read More

Top gymnast supports mother with breast cancer

A Mount Maunganui teenager aiming to represent New Zealand at the Olympics in 2024 has 18 weeks of preparation for her next big event in February. As she... Read More

Tauranga student awarded Junior Master Chess title

A 12-year-old Tauranga student has won New Zealand's Junior Master chess title. Joshua Barnes, a local homeschooled student, received the prestigious... Read More

'Bandits of Balance' go on trial in the BOP

The annual New Zealand Trial Championships in the Bay of Plenty over the long Labour Weekend again proved a tough challenge for the sport's elite ‘bandits... Read More

Tauranga couples’ life-changing bequest

A significant and life-changing bequest has been left to several Tauranga charities. In their will, Ken and Nori Deakin left a large sum to organisations... Read More

Explosive start to BOP cricket season

It is likely that there has been no more explosive start to the Bay of Plenty Cup than Saturday's opening round - with two centuries and a six wicket bag... Read More

Honda riders send warning message to rivals

Young, having fun and getting the job done ... that's the message sent by Honda stars Phoenix Van Dusschoten and Jack Treloar at the annual MX Fest motocross... Read More

Silver Ferns win thriller in Constellation Cup

The Silver Ferns showed their growing stature after clinching back-to-back wins over Australia with a riveting 53-50 win over the Diamonds in the fourth and... Read More

Cooper puts GasGas top of NZ podium

The 2023-24 New Zealand motocross season could not have kicked off much better for Bay of Plenty racer Cody Cooper. The just-turned 40-year-old is showing... Read More