Sports

Thrilling basketball finals this afternoon

It's day two of the Basketball Pacific Men's League finals weekend in Tauranga with an afternoon of exciting basketball ahead as North Harbour and Waikato Country... Read More

BOP Steamers win third in Mitre 10 Cup Premiership

The Bay of Plenty Steamers have secured third place in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership with their loss to Tasman in the semifinal on Saturday. The full time score... Read More

What’s on – festival, triathlon, arts and music

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Kia ora. Kia ngahau me o whanau me o hoa. The forecast today is for a generally fine day, apart from a morning shower or two.... Read More

Fresh coat of paint for CCS

A fresh coat of paint has transformed the CCS Disability Action Bay of Plenty swimming pool changing sheds in 14th Ave thanks to the efforts of hardworking volunteers... Read More

Mighty blue and gold in Nelson for semi-final game

The Black Ferns play their final match of 2020 against the NZ Barbarians this afternoon in a double header game with the Bay of Plenty Steamers vs Tasman in the... Read More

Creating new futures for Bay of Plenty youth

After leaving school two years ago, Ezra Harvey has had some casual work but nothing long lasting. Since being accepted into the Imagine Believe Achieve... Read More

A bout of fundraising

Disadvantaged Bay of Plenty youth are to benefit from not one but two fundraising events to be held over the next fortnight. Te Aranui Youth Trust provides... Read More

SX4 confirms Cody Cooper as first signing

Nine--time NZ MX1 motocross champion Cody Cooper has officially confirmed he will be the first signing for the inaugural SX4 event set to be staged in Taupo on... Read More

Sport NZ invests $7m in plan for Māori wellbeing

Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa is investing $7m over the next four years to improve wellbeing outcomes for Māori. This new plan will see the government agency invest... Read More

Tauranga cricket team takes on nationals

A Tauranga girls cricket team are 'absolutely pumped” to represent the region at a national cricket tournament kicking off this week. The Tauranga Intermediate... Read More

Winning Tauranga treble for revitalised Colgan

Six months after undergoing surgery to correct a painful issue with his neck, jockey Vinnie Colgan is back and firing on all cylinders. Established as one... Read More

Van Gisbergen stuns field to win Repco Battle

Supercars star Shane van Gisbergen produced a stunning drive on Sunday to win the inaugural Repco Battle of Jacks Ridge after beating Phil Campbell in the head-to-head... Read More