Sports

Papamoa‘s Sarah Hirini carries flag into ceremony

Double Commonwealth Games gold medal winning NZ boxer David Nyika took on flagbearer duties for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics alongside Papamoa's Black... Read More

Plenty of rugby for the Bay today

It's game day for Bay of Plenty Rugby. The Steamers will be taking on Counties Manukau in their pre-season hit out today at Massey Park, Papakura. Kick-off is... Read More

Bledisloe Cup options evaluated amid travel pause

New Zealand Rugby is working with Rugby Australia and SANZAAR to evaluate options surrounding The Bledisloe Cup Series and The Rugby Championship. This follows... Read More

BOP Rugby’s young stars in action today

The Bay of Plenty Toa team is in action today against New Zealand Fijians under-21s, with the action available to watch online. The match is taking place at... Read More

Study tackles rugby head collisions

A new field trial investigating whether headgear can help prevent collision-related injuries in junior rugby players will kick off next year amid growing concern... Read More

Dirt Guide cross-country series heading to Tokoroa

It's always a difficult sport to predict, but one thing is for certain, there will be a fresh winner at the second round of three in the popular Dirt Guide... Read More

Tauranga footballer’s Olympian injury effort

Tauranga's Liv Chance has more reason than most to celebrate her upcoming Olympic chance for New Zealand, after suffering a serious knee injury back in 2018. Chance,... Read More

NZ made $156m loss on hosting America’s Cup

New Zealand made a loss of $156 million from hosting the America's Cup event in March. An evaluation report released by the Crown and the Auckland Council... Read More

Blackcaps trophy tour heading to Tauranga school

The New Zealand men's cricket team's recent triumph in the ICC World Test Championship will be celebrated in Tauranga next week. Whilst it might not be the all-out... Read More

All Blacks captain’s BOP hope

Bay of Plenty Steamers fans might be fortunate enough to see Sam Cane in action this season, as he eyes up a return to action after a spell out with injury. The... Read More

Tokyo Olympic Games: What you need to know

The Tokyo Olympic Games were postponed a year, there are no spectators allowed, and strict Covid-19 rules are in place. So how are the Olympics going to work? RNZ... Read More

Bay weightlifter takes home gold

A self-trained Bay of Plenty weightlifter won gold at the recent 2021 North Island championships. Former Tauranga Boys' College student Xavier Albert, 23, took... Read More