Sports

Meech ends World Cup on high note

Sam Meech finished his first regatta since the Rio Olympics on a good note, with a third in the medal race at the World Cup regatta in Hyeres overnight (NZT). But... Read More

Bay woman heading to paddling champs

It's a sport she loves, so naturally Hiria Rolleston is thrilled to be competing in the world champs of the popular paddling sport waka ama. The 38-year-old has... Read More

Chiefs scrape victory from Sunwolves

An under-par Chiefs have wasted a golden chance to secure Super Rugby bonus points, defeating the Sunwolves 27-20. Despite heavy losses in successive weeks to the... Read More

Mount surfers make semi-finals

New Zealand representatives Raiha Ensor and Elin Tawharu exploded into the semi-finals of the Under 20 Girls Division yesterday, ahead of the final day of the Backdoor... Read More

Fun, fitness & fundraising on The Strand

Not even the rain was going to stop fitness instructor Amy Finlayson and her crew from pounding it out in Tauranga today. Amy was down at the Dance-o-Mat on The... Read More

Bay teams named for 7’s rugby tournament

The Bay of Plenty Under-18 Girls Sevens and Development sides will test their skills against the best at the New Zealand Sevens Invitational Tournament today. The... Read More

Nail-biting final ends in victory

The ladies from the Tauranga Bowls Club have come from behind to score a stunning victory in their team final at the World Masters Game. The game on Thursday morning... Read More

Sports centre turns one

One year on and the University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance has exceeded expectations and has a bright future. The Mt Maunganui centre for sporting... Read More

Taekwondo tournament this Sunday

More than 100 competitors from seven regional Taekwondo clubs will be descending on Aquinas College Action Centre this Sunday for the ITF Midlands Regional Tournament. Past... Read More

Holder aims for podium finish

Hyundai rally driver David Holder and co-driver Jason Farmer aim to continue their good form in Whangarei as they tackle the second of their New Zealand Rally Championship... Read More

Massive medal haul for Omanu

Members of the Omanu Surf Life Saving Club will be beaming this week after bringing home what might be the biggest medal haul of the World Masters Games. The team... Read More

Honouring World Tai Chi day

World Tai Chi day this Saturday marks the opening of the Wu Kwan Tai Chi Studio in Judea. The studio in London Place off Waihi Road, has had new life breathed into... Read More