Sports

Second Ford Trophy stumble for Northern Districts

Northern Districts' start to their Ford Trophy campaign has yet to get into gear with a second straight loss in the 50-over competition yesterday, to Otago. They... Read More

Championing football in the name of friendship

An inspiring weekend of football, friendship and giving back was capped off by an enthralling final match at Football For Friendship (F4F) Oceania 2018, held at... Read More

Supporting rugby’s VIPs

When Tauranga's Dion Seeling broke his neck playing rugby as a teenager, the local rugby ‘family' rallied around him. So too did the New Zealand Rugby Foundation,... Read More

Tauranga sailors gear up for Tornado worlds

These days, there's a bit of an edge every time Tauranga's Winston Ordish-Benner and crew Elly Warren go sailing on his Tornado multihull, Arriba. That's because... Read More

Ultimate Relay raises big cash for Tauranga school

Tauranga Intermediate School is well on the way to its goal of raising $60,000 from its primary fundraiser of the year, the Ultimate Relay. All 1300 students... Read More

Honours board entries early in Western Bay cricket

Just two weeks into the Western Bay of Plenty Cricket season and there are already three entries on the season honours board. On Reserve Grade opening day, October... Read More

Cricket’s Baywide Cup up and running this Saturday

With the season-opening Twenty20s out of the way, Bay of Plenty club cricket gets down to more serious business this Saturday with the start of the Baywide Cup,... Read More

Inspirational athlete wins hearts

Kristie Purton was told to stop competing by swimming and cycling officials worried for her safety at this month's Australian Transplant Games on the Gold Coast. But... Read More

City under 19s impress at Napier tournament

Tauranga City's under 19 team has more than lived up to expectations with a top eight finish at the national youth football tournament organised by the Napier... Read More

ND fall short in Ford Trophy opener

Northern Districts went down to Auckland in their Ford Trophy opener yesterday, paying the price for failing to bat out their full 50 overs. That will give them... Read More

Northern Spirit set for women’s T20 cricket blast

Four Bay of Plenty players, including two rising Tauranga Girls College stars, have been included in the Northern Spirit's 13-strong squad for the opening rounds... Read More

Young footballers lead global change

New Zealand Football for Friendship Young Ambassadors, Isla Ganley and Jonty ​Burggraaf ​are aiming to connect cultures through football by sharing their message... Read More