Sports

Rowson rallies to lead groms into final day

The semifinal today will feature plenty of action from Bay of Plenty surfers at the Sequence Surf Shop Gisborne Junior Pro. On the first day of the event on Saturday... Read More

Excellent conditions for game bird season opening

More than 65,000 New Zealanders are believed to have turned out for the opening morning of the game bird season with low cloud, a bit of wind, and in some cases,... Read More

Kicking around memories from 50 years ago

'Who were the larrikins? I'm not sure I should tell who the larrikins were,” says Ron Murray. 'We were all larrikins really; we'd all take the mickey out... Read More

Cracking hunting season on the cards

Thousands of landowners throughout the country will once again welcome friends and family onto their properties for the game bird hunting season, which starts... Read More

AIMS to welcome back international athletes

The Zespri AIMS Games will regain its international status for the first time in four years, when the massive intermediate-aged sporting tournament kicks off in... Read More

Lienert-Brown to play 100th game against rivals

Anton Lienert-Brown returns this week to face the Highlanders in his 100th game for the Gallagher Chiefs. The 60 test All Black who suffered an ankle injury during... Read More

Tauranga City leave Waiheke calling for help

Tauranga City's men produced a stunning performance while the region's top women's teams at Otumoetai and City also won. The last time Tauranga City... Read More

Special Olympics swim squad

The New Zealand Special Olympics swim squad will be hitting their straps in Palmerston North this weekend for their final training camp ahead of the World Summer... Read More

Final three Black Ferns players confirmed for 2023

Ruby Tui, Iritana Hohaia and Kate Henwood have been added to the Black Ferns contracted player group for 2023, says New Zealand Rugby - NZR. Sky Super... Read More

Clubs continue to oppose Tauranga stadium plans

Emotions spilled over as people spoke out against a proposed $220.2 million stadium at the Tauranga Domain during a Tauranga City Council meeting on Monday. Members... Read More

Stars defeat Magic 61-55

The Robinhood Stars kept their hopes of a place in the Finals Series alive with a well-crafted 61-55 win over Avis Magic in Auckland on Sunday. With both teams... Read More

Two Baywide rugby teams claim four points apiece

Two unbeaten BOPRU Baywide teams received stern challenges, before claiming four points apiece, in week three of the premier title race on Saturday. A young and... Read More