Sports

Rookie Stichbury takes debut pole position

Zac Stichbury turned the championship form book on its head with a stunning pole position lap at the Taupo Motorsport Park on Saturday morning - the first for... Read More

Helping create Te Puke‘s first dog park

Ramps, tunnels, or wash down areas? The Western Bay of Plenty District Council would like to know what dog owners think would be pawsome to have in Te Puke's... Read More

Outward Bound course available for youth

Achieving anything you set your mind to, is all part of the Mind Body Soul course run by Outward Bound. Experiencing an action-packed adventure can reveal true... Read More

Williams Cup final heading to Rotorua

It's a semi final rematch this weekend as the Bayleys Central Indians host the Element IMF Cadets in the final of the Versatile Williams Cup. Finishing top... Read More

Chiefs face Crusaders as crowds welcomed back

Following a bonus point victory over Moana Pasifika at Mt Smart Stadium, the Gallagher Chiefs team has been named to host the Crusaders in front of a home crowd... Read More

Celebrating women and girls in football

Otumoetai Football Club is leading the way with some great initiatives for the 2022 year, beginning with celebrating Women and Girls month. 'Last week,... Read More

Tauranga races‘ highest prize pool

This weekend's races at Tauranga Racecourse will mark the highest prize pool to date. The Bayleys International race day, featuring the Ultimate Mazda Japan... Read More

Bulldogs carry Bryce and rebuild club

Like many recently, the Papamoa Bulldogs Rugby League & Sports Club has had a rough run. Struggling to recruit players and volunteers to keep the club going, this... Read More

Consultation opens on shooting club regulations

New Zealand Police is encouraging public submissions on proposals for new regulations for shooting clubs and ranges, to help support community safety from firearms... Read More

Pete and Blair: the making of champions

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke recently announced that their busy schedules means they won't be chasing a fourth medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This prompted... Read More

OPINION: Physical activity and young women

A recent study by Sport NZ shows that by the age of 17, there is a 28 per cent gap between male and female participation in sport and recreation in New Zealand. Sport... Read More

The importance of choosing the right materials

Like building anything, a house, a fence, a car or a boat, considerable thought is given to the materials used for the purpose of the build. It is one of the first... Read More