Sports

11-year-old wins $10,000 in Taupō Hole in One

Eleven-year-old Elijah Ellis has made history as the youngest-ever winner of the Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge's $10,000 grand prize. The Tauranga golfer's... Read More

Cricket: Mount hold off Cadets to retain trophy

A 187-run opening partnership with both batters going on to score centuries laid the platform for the Danphe CC posting 365/4 in their Classic Builders division... Read More

Snacks, naps and lifting for glory

Rich Farrell, 40, the first-time winner of New Zealand's Strongest Man master division, tried to pull a truck, but it wouldn't budge. Then, the truck began... Read More

NZCT Grant Gees-up Racecourse Park reinvention

New Zealand Community Trust has awarded the Eastern Bay of Plenty District Trust a $75,000 grant to upgrade key facilities at Racecourse Park in Te Teko, Whakatane,... Read More

Te Puke arborist wins world championship

Te Puke arborist Steph Dryfhout has achieved a 2024 tree-peat in climbing events. The competitive tree climber has returned from Georgia in the United States... Read More

Suzuki International Series set to be red hot

It is likely to be another scorcher when the 2024 edition of the Suzuki International Series blasts off early next month. There are just over three weeks... Read More

Mountain bikers tear it up in front of legend

The Rotorua-based Mud Maidens women's ride group held its sixth annual Enduro event with record attendance. More than 143 women entered the event earlier... Read More

All Blacks XV team named for match against Georgia

All Blacks XV Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his playing 23 to challenge Georgia's national team, in their second and final match of the 2024 Northern... Read More

Hot summer on the horizon

Our dedicated volunteer lifeguards are back on duty for another action-packed season, just in time for what could be a sizzling summer. According to NIWA,... Read More

Super Nan achieves her IronMāori goal

Amanda Hita took a few seconds to savour the moment. As the 52-year-old from the Hawke's Bay was joined by three of her mokopuna in the finishing chute of... Read More

There’s no stopping Nico

Nine-year-old kart racer Nico Thomasen's time as a cadet has ended on a high as the North Island Championship comes to an end. Despite having a major foot... Read More

Tauranga marathon back, even bigger than ever

More than 2000 runners and walkers are currently registered ahead of this Sunday's Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga City to Surf Fun Run/Walk. The long-range weather... Read More