Sports

Cricket: Pat Malcon made life member

Long-serving Northern Districts administrator Pat Malcon has been made a Life Member by the association at its last Annual General Meeting. Malcon has had a 35-year... Read More

Preparing for a Bay Invasion this Saturday

Both of Baypark Speedway's recently crowned national champions are making a return to their home track this Saturday night. Tauranga racer Chris Cowling will... Read More

Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals returns

The Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals will return for 2023 at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua, next week. The week-long event will bring more than 1500 rangatahi/youth... Read More

McKenzie chalks up 100th game

Damian McKenzie will play his 100th game for the Gallagher Chiefs against the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night. McKenzie, 28 next month, made his debut for... Read More

International talent adds spice to motocross event

This year's sixth annual Korito Technical Matrix event again drew a diverse and talented field of off-road bike riders to Taranaki, this time including an international... Read More

Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw announced

Domestic rugby is set to ramp up this year, with New Zealand Rugby announcing the Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw for 2023. Family-friendly kick off times are a focus... Read More

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