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Rugby coach apologises for swearing at kids

A rugby coach has apologised for swearing and calling his young players ‘jersey-pulling bitches' after a video surfaced of his pre-match pep chat to the... Read More

Kiwis fall just short in Hyères medal hunt

Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie have come agonisingly close to a second medal in as many European regattas, but the 49er duo still return to New Zealand with... Read More

Victory at Baypark Speedway‘s season finale

A heavy crash on opening night and a career-first feature race win have book-ended a season that has seen young Baypark racer Max Guilford emerge as a force in... Read More

Bob Hoggard age 94: the best by par

Katikati resident Bob Hoggard is no stranger to the Waihi Golf course - nor is he a stranger to his fair share of good days and bad days on the green. Last week... Read More

French Olympic Week: Kiwis in medal charge

Three Kiwi boats will compete in two medal races at the French Olympic Week regatta, with teammates again going head-to-head for 49er silverware. It comes... Read More

Chatham Cup draw: Four BOP teams remaining

The four Bay of Plenty teams remaining in the Chatham Cup now know their next opponents in the competition following the draw for the first round earlier this... Read More

Dessert with Dames for junior girls’ squash

A never-to-be-repeated event in Tauranga - putting three Dames in the same room to be interviewed Q&A-style by a TVNZ sports reporter - is coming up in May, to... Read More

Bowling arm players bowling into town

A tournament in Tauranga this weekend for people who use bowling arms to play lawn bowls is attracting players from around the North Island. The Bowling Arm... Read More

Equestrian: Spotlight on nationals

As kiwi Tim Price tops the FEI World Event Rider Rankings with his wife Jonelle sitting in second spot, New Zealand riders will soon head to the country's most... Read More

Opening Weekend: Cracking 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

Chiefs team named for rivalry clash

Eight All Blacks have been named in the Gallagher Chiefs match-day 23 to face rivals the Crusaders for the second time this season. The home game clash at FMG... Read More

Kiwis battle on first day of gold fleet

The fight is on to get back in podium contention after New Zealand's leading sailors lost valuable ground on their competitors on their most challenging day so... Read More