Sports

Tauranga athlete adds gold to NZ Olympics haul

Tauranga ten-pin bowler Len Just and his fellow Bay of Plenty team mates are bound to be flocked and lauded as they touch down at Tauranga Airport on Friday. Len... Read More

Crusaders pip Chiefs to claim championship

The Crusaders have beaten the Chiefs 25-20 in the Super Rugby Pacific final to claim a fifth straight title and send coach Scott Robertson and veterans Sam Whitelock... Read More

Firearms registry to stop gangs getting guns

With law-abiding firearms licence holders filling in the new digital Firearms Registry, it will make it much harder for gangs and criminals to acquire guns, says... Read More

New digital Firearms Registry launches

The new digital Firearms Registry has begun operating today, delivering another milestone in the improvement of firearms safety and oversight in New Zealand, says... Read More

A fight for tickets to super rugby final

The stage is set for the ultimate showdown as fans flock to tonight's DHL Super Rugby Pacific Final when the Gallagher Chiefs take on defending champions... Read More

Katikati powerlifter wins four silvers at Olympics

Katikati powerlifter Caroline Tangitau is replicating the stunning feat of her team-mate Ryan Stewart by winning four silver medals at the Special Olympics World... Read More

Skyla helps the next generation of rowers

Skyla is still at school at Ìtumoetai College, but she's already volunteering her time to help the next generation of young rowers. At 17, she's been with the... Read More

Mini golf tries not to putter out

After more than 40 years in the heart of the city, Tauranga Mini Golf may have to say goodbye to its greens in coming years. Tauranga Mini Golf's owner Mike Head... Read More

Time running out to apply to wetland support fund

New Zealanders are being urged to apply for funding to support wetlands on their properties. Applications for grants from the Game Bird Habitat Stamp programme,... Read More

20 NZ athletes named for world beach games 2023

An initial New Zealand Team comprising wing foilers, beach water polo athletes, rowers and a swimmer has been named for the ANOC World Beach Games 2023 to be... Read More

Unprecedented demand sells out rugby final

The Chiefs Rugby Club has announced that the DHL Super Rugby Pacific Final has sold out for the clash between the table-topping Gallagher Chiefs and defending... Read More

NZ honours for BOP surfing stars

Bay of Plenty surfers Anna Brock and Tao Mouldey are being rewarded for a dominant domestic season, after being selected in the New Zealand team for the ISA... Read More