Sports

Home advantage against red hot Egyptians

New Zealand will be hoping winter cools Egypt's hot favouritism at the World Junior Squash Championships that start on Wednesday. There's four Egyptians in the... Read More

When the rowing bug bites

She dabbled with rowing four years ago at Bethlehem College. It was ‘Give it a Go Day'. Courtney Rennie was 15, her friends were up for it, so they gave... Read More

Squash bonanza about to begin

The balloon's about to go up in what's believed to be one of the biggest international sports events ever held in the Tauranga. More than 200 elite athletes and... Read More

Kiwi gunning for the triple crown

An Olympic gold medalist, winner of the America's Cup, and now a possible winner at the Volvo Ocean Race in 2018, helmsman Blair Tuke could be the first sailor... Read More

Celebs taking on Tauranga marathon

A group of keen, well-known New Zealanders have signed up to take part in the inaugural Tauranga International Marathon this October. TV presenters Samantha Hayes,... Read More

Bay student represents NZ

A Tauranga student is hoping to make New Zealand proud in the beach volleyball Commonwealth Youth Games. Tauranga Aquinas College student Ella Akkerman, 17, is... Read More

Mount students come second

Mount Maunganui College stole the judges' hearts with their performance at the 2017 Stage Challenge. The College came in second place with their dance called Chain... Read More

Hauraki Rail Trails $77,757 upgrade

One of Coromandel's most popular cycle trails will be receiving a $77,757 upgrade funded by the Maintaining the Quality of Great Rides Fund. Associate tourism minister... Read More

Te Puke trump Tauranga in Tai Mitchell

In an impressive final between Tauranga West and Te Puke, the game went down to the wire, but it was Te Puke who came out on top with a 26-21 win. Initially it... Read More

Change of venue for Tai Mitchell finals

The final day of the Tai Mitchell tournament has been moved to Arataki Park, due to Blake Park fields being closed. Amended times to the original draw are below,... Read More

Locals pack fanzone for final test

The Tauranga CBD Waterfront was packed last night, with fans watching the third test match of the DHL New Zealand Lions Series 2017. The free public screening of... Read More

Tauranga is top for women’s football

It's never been a better time to be a female footballer in Tauranga. That's because the Tauranga City United Bay SportsMed Ladies squad has had an almost-unbeaten... Read More