Sports

New rugby partnership with Tonga

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has announced a memorandum of understanding with Tonga Rugby Union to exchange ideas, coaches and players. The partnership will allow... Read More

Volcanix opens historic Farah Palmer Cup season

Expectations and excitement are high as our Bay of Plenty Volcanix prepare to take on a dangerous Auckland side today in the opening match of a historic Farah... Read More

Mount Maunganui centre’s Olympic impact

Of all the medal hopes at the Tokyo Olympics, New Zealand will understandably have high hopes for the men's and women's rugby sevens teams. If either, or both,... Read More

Hamilton ready for All Blacks clash

Hamilton is abuzz for the final match of the Steinlager Series at FMG Stadium Waikato. Set to kick-off this Saturday, fans will be treated to an international... Read More

Northern Districts’ strong BOP contingent

Northern Districts have confirmed their men's domestic contracts for the 2021-22 season. The selection includes a number of players from the Bay of Plenty, including... Read More

BOP Canoe Slalom stars‘ Olympic dreams

The Bay of Plenty will have two representatives finding themselves in rough water at the Tokyo Olympics, which start next week. Canoe/kayak slalom competitor... Read More

Olympic team finalised with 25 BOP representatives

New Zealand's largest-ever Olympic Team has been assembled for the Tokyo Olympic Games, with a quarter of a century of the representatives from the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Whakatane goalkeeper‘s Olympic dream

Jamie Searle is still reeling from a remarkable 10-day period. Earlier this month, the 20-year-old from Whakatane signed on the dotted line of a new one-year... Read More

Bay Oval receives $1.7m grant

A capital grant, confirmed as part of Tauranga City Council's Long Term Plan, will see the Bay Oval cement its status as a premier cricket venue, according... Read More

Live Euro 2020 final: England v Italy

England are taking on Italy in the final of Euro 2020 final at Wembley Stadium. England have not won a major title since they clinched the 1966 World Cup at Wembley,... Read More

A 24 hour walk because of 24 final days

A Tauranga woman plans to show her support for Waipuna Hospice by raising funds with a 24 hour walk around Mauao, in memory of her husband. Phil McLean spent... Read More

Bright new future for Tongan rugby

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has announced a memorandum of understanding with the Tonga Rugby Union to exchange ideas, coaches, and players. The partnership... Read More