Sports

“New normal” see KTM riders again to the fore

The New Zealand motocross scene burst back into life with a "new normal" COVID-19 atmosphere during a rare double-header event at Mercer at the weekend. The popular... Read More

BOP Steamers defeat Southland in Rotorua

All Blacks captain Sam Cane's long losing run is finally over, after his Bay of Plenty side beat a spirited Southland side 17-14 in Rotorua on Saturday. The... Read More

Promises of increased sick leave and tax cuts

The Labour Party is promising to double minimum sick leave entitlements for workers to 10 days a year and raise the minimum wage to $20 an hour. The party's... Read More

Interest on and off the track this weekend

The 2019-20 Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship season concludes this weekend at Hampton Downs with a non-championship day of racing, and there'll be plenty of interest... Read More

All Blacks to train in BOP

The All Blacks are heading to the Bay of Plenty town of Whakatāne next week as preparations get underway in earnest for the home Bledisloe Cup Tests and Investec... Read More

NZ’s largest cycling event postponed

The BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has been postponed until November 2021 due to uncertainty around COVID-19 alert levels. The event was set to take place on the... Read More

NZ under 21 netball squad announced

New Zealand Under 21 head coach Yvette McCausland-Durie has named a strong NZU21 squad ahead of next year's Netball World Youth Cup. Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse... Read More

Green light for motocross champs

Break out your helmet and boots, fill up the fuel tank and get yourself to Mercer this weekend for the big annual North Island Motocross Championships and Pukekohe... Read More

Still no crowds for BOP home games

The announcement by the Government to extend the COVID-19 Alert Level 2 for everyone outside of Auckland, means that the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union will be unable... Read More

Steamers v Taranaki in Mitre 10 Cup season opener

A high level of online support is expected this afternoon as the Steamers play Taranaki in their opening game of the Mitre 10 Cup season. Bay of Plenty are current... Read More

Tauranga Hockey hits 100 mark

Hockey has changed immensely in 100 years - original sticks resembled candy canes, balls were made of leather filled with wool or cork and games were played... Read More

Surf life saving award nominations announced

A Mount Maunganui surf lifeguard, instructor, surf official and coach are among the finalists for the country's surf life saving awards. The Mount Maunganui... Read More