Sports

Sailing World Champs: First medal for NZ

George Gautrey hopes establishing the colour of New Zealand's only medal at the Sailing World Championships will be far more straightforward than it was winning... Read More

Sailors save best for last at world champs

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie are saving their best for last by taking out the 49er medal race in commanding fashion overnight - for a first race win at the... Read More

Tauranga skier claims two bronze at winter games

Bay of Plenty skier Kelly Nathan claimed two bronze medals at the Special Olympics National Winter Games in Wanaka this week. The Special Olympics National... Read More

Speakers denied access to council public forum

'I believe that they're trying to silence the opposition.” These are the words of Garth Mathieson who has been denied the opportunity to speak in... Read More

Disowned Bears on the prowl

They're sporting exiles, outcasts. Tauranga's Arataki Bears Rugby League team. They live in Tauranga, train in Tauranga, but they play everywhere except Tauranga.... Read More

Chiefs to kick-off 2024 season against Crusaders

Fans will have another opportunity to witness the Gallagher Chiefs battle the reigning champions, the Crusaders when they kick off the 2024 DHL Super Rugby Pacific... Read More

Enduro to push riders to the limit

Do you have a good dirt bike? Do you have insane riding skills? Are you tough and resourceful? Or maybe you're just extremely lucky? You're going... Read More

Grogan represents BOP at Special Olympics

Bay of Plenty skier Jordan Grogan will take on the top alpine athletes from around New Zealand at the National Winter Games in Wanaka from August 15-18. The... Read More

Bay Oval test big boost for city coffers - report

It may have involved an army but there was nothing balmy about the economic benefits from the Black Caps-England cricket test at Bay Oval in February. A report... Read More

Fate of Tauranga Racecourse decided

Tauranga Racecourse is going to stay put - provided the land isn't going to be required for a new hospital. Tauranga City Council has confirmed they will... Read More

Volcanix thrash Wellington 37-7

The Volcanix are celebrating after thrashing Wellington 37-7 at Tauranga Domain on Saturday. The win now puts the Bay of Plenty team on the board... Read More

Win for NZ at world champs as gold fleet looms

Four Kiwi crews have all but secured their spots in the gold fleet at the 2023 Sailing World Championships after pushing up the leaderboard on day two in The... Read More