Sports

Kate Sheppard Cup joy for Otūmoetai

Otūmoetai have progressed to the third round of the Kate Sheppard Cup for the first time after a hard-fought victory over Onehunga Sports. Niamh Carter and Lilly... Read More

New overall leader with just one round left to run

The 2023 New Zealand Enduro Championships competition has a new leader, Tauranga-based former Wairoa man Tommy Watts. Watts, Omihi's Ethan McBreen and Taupo's... Read More

NZ surfers fulfill Olympic qualification criteria

Two Kiwi surfers have met the Paris 2024 Olympic qualifying criteria at the ISA World Surfing Games being held in El Salvador. Four of six team members remain... Read More

Mystics win 2023 ANZ Premiership title

In a fitting farewell, captain Sulu Fitzpatrick bowed out in style after leading the MG Mystics to a dominant 74-56 win over the Robinhood Stars in the 2023... Read More

Razzle dazzle rugby at Tauranga Domain

Forty minutes of razzle dazzle rugby was on display in the first half of the Baywide rugby clash between Tauranga Sports and Te Puke Sports, at the Tauranga... Read More

Knighted for services to rugby

Waihi Beach residents have a new knight living amongst them. Former Black Ferns coach Sir Wayne Smith has been knighted in the wake of the side's world... Read More

Entries are open for Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge

Since 1977, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has cemented itself as a must-do on cyclist's event calendars, and this year will be not different with entries now... Read More

McMillan’s expectations still high for Chiefs

Strong performances throughout the season have secured home playoffs for the Gallagher Chiefs, allowing Clayton McMillan the chance to freshen some players and... Read More

Fee hikes for Tauranga’s facilities under fire

'Utterly devastated” and 'horrified” is how people have reacted to proposed fee increases for Tauranga community facilities. People expressed their... Read More

Records set as AIMS athletes flood back

September's Zespri AIMS Games is destined to be a record-breaker, with 11,733 competitors set to take part in Tauranga's week-long Intermediate-aged sporting... Read More

John Afoa signs with Bay of Plenty Steamers

John Afoa wasn't ready to hang up the boots when signing in March for the Bay Of Plenty Steamers in this years Bunnings NPC. He did however think his Super Rugby... Read More

Simple act by Rotorua made goods inspires kids

What do you get when you take little boys and girls who have been playing football in worn, ragtag and cobbled-together jerseys--and, for many, borrowed boots--and... Read More