Sports

Tennis star competing in Sunday Shootout

Locals will get a rare chance this Sunday to watch a New Zealand tennis player who is in the top 100 in the world for under 18s, compete in a local tournament. Valentina... Read More

Finding champions at Waihi Beach

The fourth and final round of the iconic New Zealand Surf Boat Series is set to take place this weekend. Fifty one crews entered into the event at Waihi Beach where... Read More

The tenth running of the memorial

It is both a deeply sad time and a profoundly satisfying time of year for Paul Roozendaal. For around two-and-a-half hours, Paul can be at sea and alone with his... Read More

Jetsprinting gladiators thrill crowds

Victors might not have asked permission to slay their beaten rivals, but in terms of the spectacle, damage and thrills the ENZED 2018 Jetsprints Stadium Cup produced,... Read More

Double win for Bay surf lifesavers

Bay of Plenty has won the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Representative Challenge by the slimmest margin with 242.5 points, while competing against six other regions... Read More

Cricket legend helps church fundraiser

Legend of NZ cricket Grant Elliott is lending his support to help fundraise for St George's Anglican Church in Gate Pa. Grant was the guest of honour at the fundraising... Read More

Jones showcases vast canoeing advance

In the space of a year, New Zealand canoe slalom star Luuka Jones has gone from a half-drowned, last-placed wreck to an Oceania C1 silver medalist. Just 15 months... Read More

NZ sailors out of medals at Miami Cup

The medals proved elusive for the New Zealand sailors at the World Cup regatta in Miami but all three crews in action today proved they are in good form early in... Read More

Cooper wins MX1 at Woodville

The warm-ups are over and now the real business begins for Honda hero Cody Cooper. The 34-year-old national MX1 champion was once again the dominant force in the... Read More

Greerton Sikh XI maintain championship

Reserve Grade First Round champions, the Greerton Sikh XI, maintained their championship unbeaten start albeit with a battle of attrition with Mount Maunganui. The... Read More

Multiple new winners crowned

The first event of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge completed at Mount Maunganui yesterday threw up a number of new junior surfers fresh to the... Read More

Eastern teams dominate podium

Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service have continued their dominant run on home soil after winning the 2018 Eastern Regional Championships held this weekend in Tauranga. Utilising... Read More