Sports

Tauranga man flying high

The Aussies may be trying to claim him, but Tauranga-born David Wainwright insists he's still a fiercely proud Kiwi after winning the world's first long-distance... Read More

Bay rider shows his endurance

It has been long overdue, but Bay of Plenty rider Hadleigh Knight and his Husqvarna team-mate Liam Draper have finally claimed their first major cross-country victory.... Read More

Making a splash with dragon boats

Looking for something to do as a team building exercise for you and your workmates? Then why not try dragon boating. The Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club will host... Read More

Remember the name

When it comes to BMX, remember the name Karepa Heke Kaiawha - the Maungatapu Primary School pupil who caused a bit of a stir at this year's North Island championships... Read More

Victory rather than the spoils

Just like the All Blacks' outstanding victory over Australia in the Rugby World Cup final, our newsroom's 'Who will rule the Rugby World Cup?” competition... Read More

Bay surfer dominates the waves

Mount Maunganui surfer Kehu Butler is making serious waves on the national surfing scene after claiming his first Open Men's title. Kehu rode to victory at the Backdoor... Read More

Kayaking gets the tick for AIMS

Canoe slalom will be the 20th sport added to the AIMS Games schedule - an announcement which has special significance for local athlete Claudia Paterson. Claudia... Read More

Bay surfer on course for title

Mount Maunganui surfer Kehu Butler is back in action today at this year's Backdoor BayBash surfing competition today. Kehu was on form at Waimarama Beach, Hawke's... Read More

We are the champions!

The All Blacks have created history by becoming back to back World Cup champions beating Australia 34-17 this morning. It was a typically tight start to the match... Read More

Bay rider has speed to burn

When it comes to speed it's hard to look past Bay of Plenty motocross rider Wyatt Chase. The 16-year-old Taupo rider was untouchable at the big annual Motocross... Read More

World Cup's a family affair in Omokoroa

While all Kiwi's proudly lay claim to our mighty All Blacks, Omokoroa Pre-school have gone all out in their support ahead of this weekend's Rugby World Cup final. But... Read More

Boys v Girls: The final countdown

As the All Blacks prepare to take on Australia in the Rugby World Cup final on Sunday morning, the tension in our newsroom has gone up a notch as Zoe and I wait... Read More