Sports

BOP schools fear "slow death" of outdoor education

Outdoor education will 'die a slow death” at his school if a proposed government change goes ahead, one Bay of Plenty teacher predicts. Education Outdoors... Read More

Flat tyre deflates Kiwi downhill chances

The fine weather led to some extraordinarily daring performances in the elite downhill finals that the New Zealand riders could not quite match at the UCI MTB... Read More

Medals for Kiwis in world champ finals

Tauranga's Eliana Hulsebosch and Hawkes Bay rider Tyler Waite both won silver medals in the junior downhill finals on day five of the UCI MTB World Championships... Read More

New coach's journey to BoP volleyball role

'As soon as I saw the role, it felt like one of those ‘Yep, this is so me' moments,” said Stacy Percy. Volleyball Bay of Plenty's new coach force... Read More

TV host coaches team at AIMS Games in Tauranga

The half-time whistle blows and the Belmont Intermediate School netballers gather together in a team huddle. In the centre of the group is a face familiar to... Read More

Free tennis event in Tauranga welcomes all ages

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents young and old can fall in love with tennis this Sunday. Seven local clubs will open their doors and courts to... Read More

Broken arm doesn't stop Mount indoor bowler

Billie Wallace kneels down to bowl her first bowl. She's not only concentrating on the line, but she's also trying extra hard to keep her balance. That's... Read More

Tauranga boxer set for World Championships debut

Tauranga-based boxer Wesley Cameron is stepping onto the world stage this week as he represents New Zealand at the prestigious World Amateur Boxing Championships... Read More

Kiwi riders face toughest downhill MTB test

Gravity riders are set for one of the toughest tests of skill and daring at the UCI MTB World Championships when the downhill racing begins tomorrow in Switzerland. The... Read More

Aims Games wins top award at NZ Event Awards

Zespri Aims Games organisers are 'beyond stoked” and 'fiercely proud” at the event winning a national award - right in the middle of the massive... Read More

Aussie icon signs on for T20 Black Clash

Team Rugby aren't wasting any time adding star names to their roster for the 2026 T20 Black Clash. After a five-run defeat to Team Cricket earlier this... Read More

Rotorua Adaptive Tri: breaking barriers

The Rotorua Triathlon and Multisport Club has announced the Rotorua Adaptive Tri; an inclusive multisport event designed especially for Bay of Plenty tamariki... Read More