Sports

World champ in 7.70s: Tauranga climbing teen star

It took less than eight seconds for Mila Piatek to become a world champion. The 15-year-old Tauranga speed climber is on 'top of the world” after... Read More

Steamers chase glory 50 years after NPC title win

The Bay of Plenty Steamers' NPC season may have begun with a 38-26 loss to Waikato on Thursday night, but the squad's ambition remains firmly rooted in one of... Read More

Rural roots inspire French Open champion

From New Zealand pasture to French clay, a young sportsman with strong family connections in the dairy industry is making a name for himself on the tennis courts... Read More

Baywide rugby crowns new champions

Greerton Marist have claimed their first Baywide Premier title in 53 years, defeating Te Puke Sports 37-17 in the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union premier final at... Read More

Greerton Marist end 53-year wait for Baywide title

Greerton Marist have ended a 53-year wait for Baywide Premier Men's rugby glory, defeating Te Puke 37-17 in the championship final at Greerton Park on Saturday. The... Read More

Mount teen swimmers make waves on world stage

Two young Mount Maunganui Swimming Club athletes are heading to Argentina this September to represent New Zealand at the Junior World Open Water Championships. Amelia... Read More

Whai Basketball seeks volunteers

Whai Basketball is calling for more volunteers to help deliver game-day experiences while continuing to build pathways for young Bay of Plenty players to... Read More

Rugby sevens star Jorja Miller commits until 2029

Jorja Miller has recommitted to the Black Ferns Sevens and New Zealand Rugby through to the end of 2029. Miller, who is based in Mount Maunganui during the... Read More

Why T20s have left one-day cricket behind

Watching cricket from my couch last week reinforced my opinion that the Twenty20 game has pushed one-day internationals off the radar for all but diehard cricket... Read More

Mount teen rides wave to world surf stage

A young Mount Maunganui surfer is riding his dream wave after being selected to represent New Zealand on one of junior surfing's biggest world stages. Fifteen-year-old... Read More

Kiwi's Euro football dream on hold

Jacob Kleinsmith was living his dream. The Bay of Plenty local was playing professional football in Estonia, building the overseas career he'd worked... Read More

$1.3m for community rugby upgrades

Eighteen community rugby clubs will receive a boost to their facilities through the latest distribution of Legacy Fund grants. A total of $1,289,949.48 will... Read More