Sports

Kicking high to build confidence

They may be learning a combat sport, but youngsters at the Mount Jiu Jitsu club are taught first how to defuse conflict. This teaching will be highlighted at... Read More

Vibrant new coaching group take up Volcanix helm

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has announced that Brent Kaua has been appointed as Volcanix Head Coach for the 2022 season. Brent will lead a skilled and experienced... Read More

A match to honour a rugby kaumātua

Greerton Marist Rugby Club is proud to hold the Steven Pearson Taonga after their premier and development teams clashed against Judea Rugby Club's respective sides... Read More

Paddling Pilot Bay before the world champs

The New Zealand Waka ama elite men's team will be in the water at Pilot Bay this weekend as they train in the lead-up to the 2022 IVF Va'a World Sprints. From... Read More

Tauranga sevens player heading back to world stage

Tauranga's Leroy Carter has been reselected for the All Blacks Sevens after making his international debut in April. Coach Clark Laidlaw named Carter as... Read More

Sevens ready to impress again on the world stage

The All Blacks Sevens leave New Zealand tomorrow for the next two legs of the Sevens World Series, with tournaments in France and England their last international... Read More

Slam dunk with $80,000 funding grant

Tauranga City Basketball Association has been awarded a grant of $80,000 from the NZCT towards salaries for personnel. 'This grant will have a significant impact... Read More

Gallagher Chiefs to play Fijian Drua in Lautoka

The Fijian Drua and Gallagher Chiefs have announced their Round 15 fixture will now be played at Churchill Park in Lautoka, Fiji, kicking off at 3pm NZ time on... Read More

Raglan boardriders win Hurley NZ club champs

Raglan's Point Boardriders Club has claimed the 2022 Hurley New Zealand Boardriders Club Championships in an emphatic victory at Whangamata on Sunday. Point Boardriders... Read More

Rotorua Stadium pushed out of home game window

With delays experienced due to Covid, the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union is sadly unable to host Steamers or Volcanix matches at Rotorua International Stadium in 2022.  "We... Read More

Tactix defeat Magic 51-48 in Auckland

In a tough grind, the Trident Homes Tactix produced a strong finish to out-run Splice Construction Magic 51-48 while securing a much-needed Mother's Day win in... Read More

Ekenasio aims to make Commonwealth Games squad

Ameliaranne Ekenasio's lack of premiership court time isn't expected to count against her as Silver Ferns' Commonwealth Games selection ramps up. The former national... Read More