Sports

O’Dea retires from international beach volleyball

After almost 15 years of international competition, Beach Blacks player Sam O'Dea has called time on his international career in beach volleyball. Tauranga's... Read More

Steamers triumph in historic Eden Park win

The mighty Steamers are bringing the John Drake Boot home to the Bay of Plenty for only the second time ever after beating Auckland 21 to 17. The last time the... Read More

Steamers aim for famous Eden Park win

The last time the Steamers won on Eden Park against Auckland, it was to lift the Ranfurly Shield for the first and only time in the province's history. Today,... Read More

Climbing onto the world stage

Four Tauranga teens are juggling schoolwork, training and fundraising to represent New Zealand in the elite of sport climbing at the end of the month. The... Read More

Volcanix debutants get chance to shine

This Saturday marks Round 6 for the Volcanix FPC campaign as they play the Wellington Pride at Porirua Park in a double header with the NPC teams. The game kicks... Read More

Arataki Sports Club celebrates 50 years

The Arataki community will finally celebrate the Arataki Sports Club's 50th jubilee this Saturday, August 20. Established in 1971, the Arataki Sports club has... Read More

BOP teen’s squash voyage

Representing New Zealand is a dream of many young squash players, and Bay of Plenty's Joe Smythe is living it out to the fullest. The junior squash athlete is... Read More

Black Ferns set to defend O’Reilly Cup

Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen are naming their side for the first of two O'Reilly Cup Tests, to be played in Christchurch, this... Read More

Preparations afoot for NPC home games

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are preparing to take on Auckland in round three of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC this weekend. The two teams will go head-to-head at... Read More

Getting Bay of Plenty kids to the crease

With household budgets feeling the squeeze, ANZ Cricket Grants will help keep the Bay of Plenty's younger players in the game this season by subsidising Kiwi... Read More

Flynn’s new gig

Former Blackcaps batsman Daniel Flynn is no stranger to Northern Districts Cricket, captaining the men's side for seven years before retiring in 2020. He's also... Read More

BOP rugby: Parent allegedly assaults coach

A police investigation is underway following reports that a parent allegedly assault a coach at a Bay of Plenty rugby game. In a statement released to media,... Read More