Sports

Black Clash: Team Rugby triumph over Team Cricket

Tom Walsh may have taken instructions to ‘throw the bat at anything' too literally as Team Cricket lost to Team Rugby in the annual Black Clash game in Mount... Read More

Marathon man

The Auckland Marathon is celebrating its 30th anniversary this Sunday, and one Pāpāmoa resident has more attachment to the event than most. Allan Shadbolt... Read More

Black Clash a “showcase” for Mount venue

This weekend will see some of the biggest stars of cricket and rugby descend on Mount Maunganui for the annual Black Clash T20 cricket fixture. It is the first... Read More

The excitement that is Hungerball

Picture a six-sided inflatable arena where you can play soccer, hockey and other ball games with up to 12 people either on your feet or in a wheelchair. That's... Read More

Chiefs Manawa announce coaching set-up

The Chiefs Manawa team have confirmed an experienced coaching group for the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki Women's competition this year. Crystal Kaua and Rodney... Read More

Currie heading to the city for the Tauranga Half

One of the country's most accomplished athletes is heading to the city for the Tauranga Half. Wanaka's Braden Currie has multiple titles and accolades to... Read More

Silver Ferns defeat South Africa to seal third

The Silver Ferns showed all their grit to seal third place at the Netball Quad Series after hanging on for a hard-fought 51-50 win over South Africa in London... Read More

Trail running group Fifty for 50

When 66-year-old Dick Breukink crossed the finish line of the 102km race at the 2021 Tarawera Ultramarathon in February, he vowed to never run that far again. Nevertheless,... Read More

Multiple road closures in Tauranga this weekend

Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, and Tauranga residents are advised to plan ahead to avoid travel delays this weekend as record numbers of athletes and visitors descend... Read More

Equine world to get their festival

The equine industry is set to celebrate its own festival this summer as Equifest prepares to descend upon Taupō Waitangi Weekend, February 4 - 6. Attracting... Read More

Bridge nationals heading to Mount Maunganui

The New Zealand National Bridge Congress will be hosted in Mount Maunganui for the first time in its 35-year history next month. The best bridge players from... Read More

Cricket opportunity for young women

As New Zealand prepares to host the 2022 Women's Cricket World Cup, official sponsor ANZ is seeking the next generation of female cricketing talent from Tauranga... Read More