Sports

Tauranga sailors in Olympics

Three Tauranga sailors have been announced in the first sailing selections for the New Zealand Olympic Team to Rio 2016. Peter Burling, Molloy Meech, and Jason Saunders... Read More

Sprint triathlon's popularity grows

The Marra Sprint Triathlon, held today at Mount Manganui's Pilot Bay, increases in popularity each year. This year 350 athletes of all ages, including three over... Read More

Strong turnout for Sand to Surf

A little over 1000 competitors hit the water for the annual Sand to Surf race held at Mount Maunganui Main Beach on Saturday. Multi record holders Nathan Capp and... Read More

Domain to host Steamers games

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are heading back to the Tauranga Domain to open their 2016 Mitre 10 Cup campaign against Taranaki on August 20. This will be the first... Read More

Swimming action at the Mount

Hundreds of athletes have taken to the water in the annual Sand to Surf swim competition. The Sand to Surf includes the 200m ‘OceanKids' swim, 300m ‘give... Read More

Butler's return to Rip Curl Grom

Mount Maunganui surfer Kehu Butler will make his return to New Zealand waters to compete at the Rip Curl GromSearch at Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth this weekend. It'll... Read More

Bay crown on the line at Baypark

Speedway-goers will screech with excitement tonight as their local heroes butt bumpers with outsiders in the Bay of Plenty Championship Meeting. Event promoter Bernie... Read More

Tauranga to host world squash event

The best young squash players on the planet are heading to Tauranga next year, with the Bay of Plenty city awarded rights to host the world junior championships. The... Read More

Councils to battle on Saturday

Twenty-eight teams from councils across the country are heading to Thames for the annual Inter-Council Sports Tournament this Saturday. Approximately 450 people... Read More

Bay refs stamping their mark

Three Bay of Plenty's referees will be in action when the Blues take on the Hurricanes in Auckland this Friday night. Nick Briant will be the man in the middle,... Read More

Omanu leading Oceans 16

After three days of intense competition, Omanu Surf Life Saving Club is leading the Under 14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championship held in Mt Maunganui, with... Read More

City Coasters edged out

Hosts Tauranga City Coasters came agonisingly close to their first win during the second day of the three-day Women's Basketball Championships at ASB stadium on... Read More