Sports

A man of many strengths

You don't need to twist Aron Innes' arm to pin someone else's to the table. The 26-year-old physiotherapist has a firm grip on the world of arm wrestling, and... Read More

India great smiling as Bay Oval ’test’ approaches

Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid is expecting his India A side to get a good hard workout from New Zealand A when they meet in a four day ‘test' beginning... Read More

Search begins for Tauranga basketball rep teams

Excitement is building ahead of the trials to find next year's Tauranga City Basketball rep teams. Four weeks of trials will be held at Aquinas College over four... Read More

Tauranga woman full of spirit

For Tauranga's Andrea Haines, the job of first mate on board Spirit of New Zealand is more than just second in command on a traditionally-rigged youth sail training... Read More

Bay’s Carter gets job done for ND again

Bay of Plenty's Joe Carter has helped bring it home again for Northern Districts in cricket's Ford Trophy one day competition. Three days after playing a key... Read More

New codes confirmed for AIMS Games

With a firm nod to the future, Anchor AIMS Games organisers have announced an exciting lineup for next year's intermediate-aged tournament in Tauranga. The 2019... Read More

Sevens heaven in the Bay

The success of the All Blacks and Black Ferns sevens teams have had a profound impact on playing numbers at Bay of Plenty schools. Talented teenagers now see... Read More

Te Puke labour to Baywide win over Mount

Te Puke have been made to work hard for what looked a straightforward Baywide premier club cricket win over Mount Maunganui Saturday afternoon at Blake Park. After... Read More

BOP Sevens begin journey to Tauranga’s nationals

Twenty four hopefuls get seriously stuck into preparations this weekend with the ultimate goal of making the Bay of Plenty team aiming to qualify for next month's... Read More

BOP boys heroics get ND up and running

After a stumbling start Northern Districts are on their way in the Ford Trophy one-day cricket competition thanks to the world record-setting exploits of Bay of... Read More

Charity boxing death raises concerns

Professional boxing groups in New Zealand are distancing themselves from corporate and charity boxing events, amid fears they are harming the sport. Boxing New... Read More

King in the Ring returns

Combat sports fans will be circling the calendar and clearing their schedules this week in preparation for Friday's King in the Ring 62kg lightweight tournament. The... Read More