Sports

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

Surfing talent gears up for national championships

New Zealand's most prestigious domestic surfing event, the National Surfing Championships heads south in 2024 and will be staged at Dunedin in early 2024. The... Read More

Special welcome home for Olympic trio

As Western Bay of Plenty's three Special Olympians arrive at Tauranga Airport today, fresh from the 2023 World Summer Games in Berlin, they'll be met by some very... Read More

Questions over reforms for fishing and hunting

Recommended changes to the proposed law to replace the Resource Management Act are a boost to the future of freshwater fishing and game bird hunting but questions... Read More

Big future for unified basketball after success

Unified sport is the future of Special Olympics, say NZ basketball players following a week of stunning success. New Zealand's trailblazing Unified basketball... Read More

Tourism boost as overseas anglers return to NZ

More than 13,500 international anglers took to the water in pursuit of New Zealand's renowned wild trout during the recent fishing season, according to data from... Read More

Determined swimmer‘s 40km feat

In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, a young Tauranga swimmer has taken on an extraordinary challenge to support The World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. Over... Read More