Sports

BOP rugby players leading the way

All Blacks Sevens captain Scott Curry never imagined he would one day lead our national team. But he attributes his upbringing in the Bay as a key to his success. Currently,... Read More

Professional sports to resume at Alert Level 2

Sport and Recreation Minister Grant Robertson says professional sports will be able to resume domestically under COVID-19 Alert Level 2 with the necessary public... Read More

Sam Cane named as new All Blacks captain

New All Blacks captain Sam Cane says he has no plans to change the way he does things. The 28-year-old Chiefs loose forward takes over from Kieran Read... Read More

Warriors paving way for trans-Tasman bubble

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has congratulated the National Rugby League and New Zealand Warriors for potentially paving the way for a future 'Trans-Tasman... Read More

Tauranga golfers keen to be back on the green

People's recreation options opened up with the arrival of alert level three and while surfing and fishing are often a solitary sport, the social element of golf... Read More

Big names scoop ANZ International awards

Four of New Zealand cricket's modern day stars - Kane Williamson, Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Ross Taylor were in the limelight today as the white ball honours... Read More

BOP man dedicates much of his life to rugby

The Rotoiti community and Bay of Plenty Rugby are mourning the loss of a 'rugby stalwart and great man”. A staunch Rotoiti Rugby Club supporter, 79-year-old... Read More

BOP rugby preparing to start when it’s safe

Bay of Plenty Rugby in partnership with clubs and schools are considering a how the sport might look when the COVID-19 alert levels lower and rugby returns. BOP... Read More

India qualify for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup

India has been confirmed as the fifth nation to secure a berth at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2021. The World Cup will be held in New Zealand next year... Read More

Use of Oropi Grove continues despite lockdown

People are continuing to defy the lockdown restrictions by using the Oropi Grove Mountain Bike Trails. The park is managed by Tauranga City Council and has been... Read More

NZ Football launches home training programme

With the country officially in lockdown, now is the perfect time for young players all over New Zealand to sharpen their skills ahead of the upcoming winter season. New... Read More

COVID-19: Squash world junior champs cancelled

The "regretful" decision has been to cancel the WSF World Junior Championships that had been scheduled to take place in July 2020 on the Gold Coast. The WSF (World... Read More