Sports

Record tumbles in Matakana Classic

A new record has been set in the annual Matakana Classic, with the winning team shaving 15 minutes off the previous best time. The yearly event is a non-stop... Read More

Rugby clubs who fled Level 3 for Tauranga thankful

Two rugby unions, who have relocated to Tauranga in order to finish out the Bunnings National Provincial Championship, are thankful for the opportunity and are... Read More

Martial arts creating future leaders

Skyla Dix wants to become an official coach at The Martial Arts Academy in Tauranga, and her goal is in reach after being chosen for the academy's leadership programme. 'I've... Read More

Tauranga Gold Blues

For Tauranga Old Blues Football Club, this season can be summed up with a count of one, two and three. One club, two titles and three - the number of players... Read More

Peter Burling claims SailGP race win

New Zealand gained a rare race win on a day of carnage at the SailGP regatta in Spain. Winds reaching 25 knots hit the second day of racing action in Cadiz on... Read More

Toa team get the job done in Taranaki

The Bay of Plenty Toa team did themselves proud today with a convincing and solid win in New Plymouth. The final score was 30 to 21 against the Taranaki Under19s,... Read More

BOP Toa set to face Taranaki

Fresh off a commanding 43-25 win over Thames Valley U23's, the Bay of Plenty Toa campaign faces a much stiffer challenge today against Taranaki U19's in Inglewood. The... Read More

Input wanted on changes to high seas fishing rules

The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking feedback on proposals to improve New Zealand's rules for fishing in international waters outside of New Zealand's... Read More

Is heading a football dangerous for Kiwi kids?

It is one of football's most endemic images. A striker leaps high and powers a towering header into the back of the net. But is heading the ball dangerous for... Read More

High hopes for BOP speed rally

Hopes remain high for high-speed rally competition on Bay of Plenty gravel roads this year - in spite of ongoing Covid-19 lockdown uncertainty. Earlier this week,... Read More

Revised games get go-ahead in BOP

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union (BOPRU) and partner Unions have managed to organise five fixtures for our Under 16 teams which will be played on today and Saturday. Initially,... Read More

Volunteers still wanted for Cricket World Cup

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup is coming to Tauranga and volunteers are still wanted to help with the smooth running of events. The opening game of the competition... Read More