Sports

Champions of the beach recognised in awards

In a celebration of skill, courage and dedication, the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty regions are honouring their surf life-saving heroes with prestigious awards... Read More

Nation’s best to compete in Tauranga

A grand spectacle of the nation's top gymnasts returns to Tauranga for the first time in five years as the 2023 New Zealand Gymnastics Championships gets underway... Read More

Boxing champs return to Tauranga after 32 years

History in the ring from 1991 hopes to repeat itself here in Tauranga this week as the Boxing New Zealand National Championships get underway. It was this time... Read More

Club rugby finals ahead: Te Puna v Mount Maunganui

Te Puna and Mount Maunganui will fight out the 32nd Baywide Premier title next weekend, after both teams won home semi-finals on Saturday, albeit in completely... Read More

Squash: King equals Dame Susan Devoy‘s record

Joelle King has made history at the New Zealand Squash Open, claiming her tenth national title to equal the record set by squash great Dame Susan Devoy in 1992. World... Read More

Another boost for womens‘ motocross in NZ

Women's motocross racing in New Zealand will be getting an extra boost this coming Matariki Weekend with the inaugural MXLadies Motocross Championships. Created... Read More

Tauranga BMXer determined to dominate

Meet Rico Ryan, a remarkable 11-year-old who's taking the world of BMX racing by storm. At the age of six, Rico crafted his own licence plate bearing the inscription... Read More

Bunnings Rugby Assist open for applications

Community rugby clubs across New Zealand once again have the chance to apply for Bunnings Rugby Assist as applications are now open. Ten clubs will be selected... Read More

King gunning for Dame Susan Devoy’s record

Joelle King, Megan Graham, Paul Coll and Lwamba Chileshe have booked their spots in the finals of the New Zealand Squash Championships, following another day of... Read More

NZ motorcycling pays tribute to Whakatane star

Motorcycling New Zealand says it is with incredible sadness that the New Zealand motorcycling community learned on Friday of the passing of one of its brightest... Read More

Large balloon arch welcome for Olympians

Tauranga Special Olympians are back in Tauranga celebrating with friends and family following their outstanding efforts at the 2023 World Summer Games in Berlin. The... Read More

Action-packed squash served up in Tauranga

The New Zealand Squash Championships quarterfinals are being contested today with semifinals to follow in the afternoon. It was an action packed first day of... Read More