Sports

Rugby: Greerton Marist’s stunning turnaround

The saying that teams make their own luck has become prophetic for Greerton Marist, who will host the BOPRU Baywide Premier season final, at Greerton Park on... Read More

Three aces for Tauranga golfer

Most golfers dream of scoring a hole-in-one just once in their lifetime. For Ōtūmoetai Golf Club member Lynette Whitehead, that dream has come true not... Read More

Whai to launch title defence in Tauranga

Defending champions the Northern Group Tauranga Whai will open the 2026 Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season later this year. The fixture, against the BNZ Northern... Read More

Sailing: Kiwi crews claim championships

Jess Handley admits that when sailing's 29er World Championships in Germany began, featuring in the medals was an unlikely prospect. One of the world's... Read More

Boxer Edge targets spot in BX-9 tournament final

Murupara-born boxer Dane Edge will look to continue his giant-killing run when he steps into the BX-9 Welterweight Championship Tournament semi-finals in Auckland... Read More

Greerton Marist surge into Baywide playoffs

Greerton Marist will head into the Baywide Premier rugby semi-finals with momentum after securing the Jordan Cup and a home playoff after a commanding 45-14... Read More

Father and son reunite on the rugby field

Scott Wards has had some pretty cool moments on a rugby field but none topped the moment when he pulled on the boots alongside his son Kylan Wards. The... Read More

Teens join Junior Black Fins for world champs

Two Tauranga surf lifesaving athletes are set to represent New Zealand on the international stage. Charlie Shivnan, 18, and Olivia Verryt, 17, from Omanu... Read More

Mount surfers to take on world’s best in Hawaii

Eight Mount Maunganui College surfers are preparing to take on some of the world's best young wave riders after qualifying for the prestigious Honua Finals in... Read More

Paul Coll headlines squash nationals in Tauranga

New Zealand squash star Paul Coll will return to Tauranga this weekend as the headline act at the 2026 Head New Zealand Squash Championships. The championships,... Read More

Teen leads Kiwi charge at junior motocross worlds

Tauranga motocross star Levi Townley will spearhead a four-rider New Zealand team aiming for world titles at the FIM Junior Motocross World Championships in... Read More

BoP players named for NZ U20 clash

Bay of Plenty will again be represented in the New Zealand Under-20 side, with two local players named in the team to face Scotland at the Junior World Championship... Read More