Sports

Steamers thrashed on home ground

In wet conditions at Rotorua International Stadium last night, the Bay of Plenty Steamers were provided with plenty of opportunities but fell short to the Wellington... Read More

Will-o’-the wisp heads celebrity line-up

By his own admission, he is a wonderful tonic for someone else's self-esteem issues. 'If you ever thought All Blacks were superhuman, think again,” says the... Read More

Molly and Alex take early lead

Alex Maloney and Tauranga sailor Molly Meech brushed aside two days of waiting around to take an early lead at the 49er and 49erFX world championships in Porto... Read More

Underwater Hockey Nationals at Baywave

The Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club will be hosting the NZ Secondary School National Underwater Hockey Competitions for the first time ever at Baywave, next month. The... Read More

2017 Bay Open in 11th year

Team Ko Tauranga are set to host the Bay Open 2017 taekwondo championships this weekend. The event, which is now in its 11th year, will be held at the gymnasium... Read More

Seal takes up sleeping spot under car

A seal sleeping under a car in Mount Maunganui caused a bit of a stir this morning. Two police officers were on seal watch after the fur seal was found under a... Read More

Tauranga Taniwha score 2nd place

After several months of fundraising and hard training sessions, the Tauranga Taniwha under 14 girls' water polo team have secured second place at an invitational... Read More

Local candidates to be grilled on sport

Tauranga political candidates will be answering questions on sport and recreation policy in a series of candidate meetings next month. Active transport, breaking... Read More

Campbell makes Coromandel return

Tauranga driver Phil Campbell has made a return to the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship taking on the fourth round at the Mahindra Goldrush... Read More

Beers and banter – RJ and Pinetree

'Jeeez … what would we do after a game in those days if we didn't have a beer?” It's a poser from an ex-All Black. 'I mean, what would we do?” And... Read More

Carrington extends championship reign

A Lisa Carrington-led New Zealand kayaking team has celebrated its most successful world championship campaign, winning two more medals on the final day of the... Read More

Burling finally brings the Cup home

Tauranga's Peter Burling has finally brought the America's Cup back to his hometown for a visit. The Tauranga Boys' College alumnus arrived at the Tauranga waterfront... Read More