Sports

BayTrust Scholarships open for applications

Applications for the latest round of BayTrust athlete, coach and official scholarships are now open. Sport Bay of Plenty is encouraging young sportspeople aged... Read More

Five Tauranga talents earn national selection

Tauranga Boys' College's gifted generation of young footballers has been recognised by the inclusion of five players in the New Zealand Secondary Schools Under-19s... Read More

PIC Coastal Classic considers lockdown options

Will the Great Race North be on? This is the question on the minds of hundreds of sailors as we race towards Labour Weekend and the start of the PIC Coastal Classic.... Read More

Young talent from Chiefs region selected

An abundance of talented young rugby players have been selected from across Chiefs Country to attend the annual University of Waikato Chiefs Region Under 18 Development... Read More

Running advice from ultramarathon athlete

One of New Zealand's greatest ultrarunners says it's awesome to see people hitting the streets in huge numbers during lockdown but has urged them to have a training... Read More

Greyhound racing industry formally on notice

The Government has put the greyhound racing industry on notice following a review of animal welfare and safety in the industry. 'Sir Bruce Robertson carried out... Read More

Rugby final on as team sport adjusts to level 2

Sport in the Bay of Plenty is set for a comeback after the recent Alert Level 4 lockdown, with a big rugby match the leading light among upcoming fixtures. All... Read More

Five BOP players in Black Ferns squad

Five Bay of Plenty players have been named in the 2021 Black Ferns squad for their end-of-year tour of England and France. Les Elder, Kendra Reynolds, Kelly... Read More

HSBC New Zealand Sevens won‘t happen in 2022

The HSBC New Zealand Sevens will not take place in 2022 due to ongoing Covid-19 challenges World Rugby and New Zealand Rugby have confirmed. The HSBC World Rugby... Read More

BOP Olympic hero wins tough London event

Bay of Plenty Olympic hero Hayden Wilde has continued his good form by picking up an impressive win in the world triathlon Super League event in London. The... Read More

Celebrating ten years at Trustpower Arena

Trustpower Arena at Baypark has been celebrating ten years of activity since opening in late August 2011. The classic line 'build it and they will come”... Read More

Rugby clubs recipients of Bunnings Rugby Assist

The Rotoiti and Whakātane Marist rugby clubs have been named as Bunnings Rugby Assist recipients. Repairs to flood damage, leaking roofs and upgraded bathrooms... Read More