Sports

Crankworx returning to BOP in eight weeks

The world's biggest mountain biking festival is returning to Rotorua from 1-7 November 2021. Crankworx is a multi-discipline festival brings together the best... Read More

2022 Super Rugby Pacific format announced

Super Rugby Pacific will kick-off a new era for the world's most exciting professional rugby competition next February with a 15-week regular season and a refreshed... Read More

Raising the bar for women in motorcycling

Two girls to watch in the junior women's motocross scene in New Zealand are Penny and Hazel Lang, says Motorcycling New Zealand women's commissioner Sandra... Read More

Ioane to join the Gallagher Chiefs for 2022 season

Māori All Black and former Highlanders first five-eighth Josh Ioane is set to join the Gallagher Chiefs next season, having signed with the club for their 2022... Read More

Bay Dragons on the hunt for new members

The dragon boating team Bay Dragons are looking for new members so if you're keen to try a new sport and meet some great people then now is the time to give it... Read More

Katrina Roe completes Magic team for 2022 season

World class defender Katrina Rore has signed with the Splice Construction Magic for the 2022 ANZ Premiership season. Rore, who is the fourth most capped Silver... Read More

Special Olympics athletes in lockdown limbo

Anxiety is growing amongst thousands of athletes, coaches and volunteers as the Covid-19 lockdown is starting to affect their preparation for the Freemasons New... Read More

Lisa Adams wins Gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

Four weeks after Dame Valerie Adams secured a bronze medal at the Olympics, Lisa Adams stood atop the podium after winning a gold medal in the women's shot put... Read More

National surfing champs head to Westport in 2022

The 59th edition of the New Zealand National Surfing Championships will be staged in Westport in early 2022, the second time the event has been held on the West... Read More

Weber recommits to Chiefs

All Blacks and Gallagher Chiefs halfback Brad Weber has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and his Super Rugby team, putting pen to paper through to the end of 2023. Thirty-year-old... Read More

Zespri and BOP Rugby to celebrate community

Bay of Plenty Rugby and Zespri have teamed up to celebrate the positive impact rugby brings to our communities for the upcoming Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards. Zespri... Read More

Tauranga basketball coach gets national role

Two basketball greats from Tauranga have been appointed coaching roles for the Under 17 National teams. Mel Bennett will take over as the lead for the girls'... Read More