Sports

When an attitude overcomes all

It's not just about being a champion or a winner. 'It's about giving things a shot,” says Alexia Skipper-Jones, youth advocate for Parafed BOP, 'and about... Read More

Climbers boost record AIMS Games entries

As the Anchor AIMS Games gets set to reach new heights, it's only fitting that the climbers are on board. A record 10,851 intermediate-aged competitors have entered... Read More

Bay teams bringing the accolades home

Tauranga is bringing home the accolades after winning the Open Fours at the 69th Summerset National Indoor Bowls Championships in Ashburton. Grant L'Ami,... Read More

Tauranga surf lifesavers to compete in Japan

Two Tauranga surf lifesavers are among a team of 10 gearing up to represent New Zealand in Japan this week where they'll take on six other countries at the... Read More

Grappling for gold

A Mount Maunganui martial arts club is holding its title by winning several gold medals at the Coast to Coast Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition. Mount Maunganui... Read More

Encounter highlights Baywide Premier club rugby

Holding onto the ball, maintaining possession and cutting down on the error rate will be key for Te Puke Sports, as they aim for three out of three in Farmlands... Read More

Close loss for Northern Stars in Mt Maunganui

The Northern Stars lose 61-64 in another tight battle to the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in ANZ Premiership action in Mount Maunganui. The Stars turned in a much-improved... Read More

Horan takes control of BOP sevens

Sean Horan is back in the Bay of Plenty rugby coaching mix - taking over as head coach for this year's Bay of Plenty men's sevens team. Horan was coach... Read More

Papamoa display teen spirit

Papamoa notched their third win in a row in all competitions with an emphatic 5-0 win over Tokoroa on Saturday. Promising teenager Liam Molloy stole the show... Read More

Stunning second half surge for All Blacks

An unstoppable seven-try second half blitz by the All Blacks powered them to a 52-11 win over France last night at Eden Park, and lit the touch paper on their... Read More

A ’remarkable’ tale of survival

A remarkable tale of survival is been celebrated by crew on the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter. A spokesperson for the rescue helicopter says the crew was dispatched... Read More

Surfer with eyes on 2020 Olympics

Champion surfer Indica Knox Corcoran is heading to Bali for four months in preparation for the prestigious Sydney BL Blast Off competition in October. A student... Read More