Sports

NZ motocross champs wrap up this weekend

All roads again lead to Taupo this weekend, surely making this popular tourist town the Kiwi Mecca for top-level motorcycle racing in this country. Just two weeks... Read More

Tauranga Maori boxing champ to defend in Ireland

IBF World Super Bantamweight boxing champion Cherneka Johnson will defend her world title in Dublin, Ireland, in May. The Tauranga-born boxer will be fighting... Read More

Roar season prompts safety reminder

Hunters are being asked to prioritise the safety of themselves and their mates while engaging in hunting activity. This message comes as many hunter prepare for... Read More

O’Connor & Henderson secure surf titles at Raglan

Mount Maunganui's Tim O'Connor and Christchurch surfer Ava Henderson claimed titles at the Rip Curl Pro Raglan on Sunday leaning up in perfect waves at Manu Bay. The... Read More

Magic pip Mystics in nail biting finish

On the back foot early, a rejuvenated Avis Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic stormed back in style to pip the MG Mystics 57-56 in an extra time thriller in Hamilton... Read More

Beach Ferns win gold, O‘Dea brothers win silver

The New Zealand teams were in the medals in the Beach Pro Tour Futures Mount Maunganui 2023, with Beach Ferns Alice Zeimann and Shaunna Polley taking gold before... Read More

Special major trophies presented at national final

Good things come to those who are prepared to wait, or so the saying goes, and Whakatane's Mitch Rees and Upper Hutt's Rogan Chandler would probably be the first... Read More

Continuity the key for Waitomo Chiefs Manawa

The Waitomo Chiefs Manawa head into Sky Super Rugby Aupiki semifinals today at the top of the table. The unbeaten Waitomo Chiefs Manawa will face the Hurricanes... Read More

Four kiwi teams in Beach Pro Tour semi-finals

Sam and Ben O'Dea are looking to put on a show against fellow kiwis Tom Hartles and Tom Heijs in today's first semi final at Mount Maunganui main beach.... Read More

The best in BMX in town!

More than 600 riders will race over Tauranga BMX Club's track this weekend in pursuit of glory in the BMX New Zealand 2023 National Championships. Tauranga last... Read More

Special Olympians to head to Berlin

Three Tauranga athletes head to Germany in June to compete in the Special Olympics World Games 2023 - and are fundraising to make their dream trip come true. The... Read More

Kiwis advance into Futures main draw

Four New Zealand combinations have reached the main draw of the first-ever Beach Volleyball Pro Tour Futures event held in New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. After... Read More