Sports

Tauranga riders to lead motocross 'showdown'

It is less than two weeks now until the 'greatest show on turf” - the biggest dirt bike race in the Southern Hemisphere - the annual New Zealand Motocross... Read More

From lake to lounge: Waka Ama aims to boost health

There is a hive of activity at Lake Karāpiro this week, as the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals get underway. This year is the largest in the event's history,... Read More

Mount longboarder stuns greats in Gisborne

Mount Maunganui's Jaxon Willows and Taranaki's Izaro Williamson-Sasia have claimed rare double doubles by winning the senior and junior longboarding divisions... Read More

Tauranga woman tackles The Goat in comeback race

Former New Zealand Cross Country champion Kerry White is turning her interest to the trails in a much-anticipated return to racing in The Goat at Mt Ruapehu... Read More

Sporting showdown set to pack Tauranga

This Saturday will be a massive day of sport in Tauranga, with two events drawing thousands to the city. By day, Mount Maunganui hosts the Fulton Hogan Mount... Read More

Ruthe and Tanner set for 800m showdown

It will be the battle of the Tauranga Sams as Sam Ruthe and Sam Tanner prepare to go head-to-head in the The Potts Classic men's 800 metre run this weekend. The... Read More

Surfers shine as nationals open in scorching heat

Gisborne turned up the heat in a big way to open the 2026 National Surfing Championships presented by Trust Tairāwhiti yesterday with temperatures at Makorori... Read More

TEL shuts eastbound for half triathlon

The eastbound lanes of the Tauranga Eastern Link will be closed this weekend. The closure, between Pāpāmoa and Paengaroa (towards Whakatāne/Rotorua), will... Read More

Pickleball boom drives plan for Bay stadium

Pickleballers are calling for a dedicated pickleball stadium following the sport's 'exponential growth” in the Bay of Plenty. Player numbers in New... Read More

Mount set to host 2026 Festival of Multisport

The 2026 Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport returns to Mount Maunganui on Saturday, January 17, bringing a weekend of endurance sport, community spirit... Read More

Inflatable holiday sessions set to thrill BOP kids

A fully inflatable football experience is set to bring a new level of excitement to the summer school holidays. Fun First Football has teamed up with Tauranga... Read More

Rugby v cricket showdown returns to Bay Oval

There will be 'no mucking around” when New Zealand's rugby legends and cricket stars face off in a fast-paced, fun-filled T20 showdown at the Bay Oval... Read More