Sports

Battle of the Kaimai range: Playoff rugby begins

The Bay of Plenty Steamers will face Waikato in the Bunnings Warehouse NPC Quarter Finals today at Hamilton's FMG Stadium. Both sides will go into the bout... Read More

Tauranga future stars on show at NZ junior champs

There is perhaps no better launch-pad for young Kiwi racers hoping to achieve motocross fame and fortune than the New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships and... Read More

Pasifika community promotes preventative health

A Pasifika healthcare and social service provider in Tauranga is calling on its community to take care of their health. AvaNiu Pasifika's upcoming volleyball... Read More

Squash Open back after 28-year hiatus

The first co-sanctioned New Zealand Squash Open tournament in 28 years - to be held in Tauranga this November 8-13 - is about to serve up multiple benefits to... Read More

Final of the NZ Grom Series Hits Taranaki

The O'Neill Taranaki Grom Comp brings junior surfing back to the West Coast this weekend. The event bookends the 2022 New Zealand Grom Series with titles on the... Read More

Trask signs with Honda Heat, returning in 2024

The Chiefs Rugby Club is announcing the departure of Kaleb Trask to Japan for the 2023 season. The 23-year-old Trask has signed with the Mie Honda Heat for 2023,... Read More

A month to go until big event hits BOP

It's just under a month until the start of a major sporting event in New Zealand which will bring athletes from 20 different nations to the Bay of Plenty. More... Read More

Upgrades planned for Tauranga’s main reserves

Three of Tauranga's main reserves - Baypark, Blake Park and Tauranga Domains - are in line for some changes that could see them become world-class facilities over... Read More

Constellation Cup: Silver Ferns name dual teams

Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has named two different teams for this month's Constellation Cup against the Australian Diamonds, as players continue to... Read More

Tauranga to host GWA Wingfoil World Cup

The GWA Wingfoil World Cup will be coming to Tauranga next year. The NZ World Cup event will be the first event of the 2023 World Tour, where men and women will... Read More

Thousands to take part in Waka Ama champs

The 2022 Long Distance Waka Ama Nationals will hit the shores of Waitangi this week. From October 6-8, Waitangi and surrounding areas will be buzzing with waka,... Read More

Tauranga City AFC‘s Links Ave home set for upgrade

The home of Tauranga City AFC is set for a facelift with approval given for a major upgrade this summer. Tauranga City Council have given the thumbs up to the... Read More