Sports

100 days until cricket world cup in Tauranga

A 100-day countdown to the biggest international sporting event that has ever been held in Tauranga has been launched at sunrise with a piece of sand art on Mount... Read More

Tribute to Wainui as Chiefs squad announced

The Chiefs have announced their squad for the upcoming 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition, confirming some new and returning faces, whilst also bidding farewell... Read More

Have a go at tennis

It's time to come play tennis at the Pāpāmoa Sports Tennis Club with 16 courts ready for adults and kids to come have a free go on Sunday. Everyone is welcome... Read More

Carrington takes top prize at BOP Sport Awards

Five-time Olympic gold medallist Lisa Carrington has been crowned the Supreme Winner of the 2021 Forsyth Barr Bay of Plenty Sports Awards during an online ceremony... Read More

Tauranga All Black retires, 29, to become teacher

Tauranga rugby star Nathan Harris has announced his retirement from rugby aged just 29 due to injuries and with a desire to focus on becoming a PE teacher. The... Read More

Play the beautiful game this summer

It's the beautiful game, and there's good reason for that name. Football is the biggest sport in the world, bringing people from different backgrounds... Read More

BOP rugby star set for New Zealand debut

The Black Ferns team to play their last Test of the 2021 calendar has been named and one Bay of Plenty star is set to make her international debut. Volcanix co-captain... Read More

Exciting return of first-class cricket to Bay Oval

A fast-paced game of cricket at the Bay Oval has concluded with defending Plunket Shield champions Canterbury performing a stunning U-turn to claim victory over... Read More

Blackcaps homecoming at Bay Oval

The Blackcaps have announced their international schedule for 2021-22 and will kick off their season on New Year's Day in Mount Maunganui. New Zealand men's cricket... Read More

BOP-based rugby stars nominated for world awards

Several of the Bay of Plenty-based New Zealand Sevens players and coaches who enjoyed success at the recent Tokyo Olympics have been nominated for World Rugby... Read More

Wickets tumble at Bay Oval

First-class cricket has returned to Mount Maunganui in some style with bowlers having a field day at the Bay Oval. Northern Districts have finally got their Plunket... Read More

Call for Government to protect all finfish

Mama Fish, a non-profit organisation whose objective is to protect New Zealand's marine life, is calling on the Government to mandate national marine fishing licenses,... Read More