Sports

Bolt of inspiration for Papamoa sprinter

By the time you've read this opening sentence, Papamoa athlete Joseph Millar has managed to sprint 60 metres. And with his sights firmly fixed on the Olympic Games... Read More

Tauranga boats set for Classic

Up to five Tauranga yachts are expected to start the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, which gets underway in Auckland on Friday morning. The Auckland-to-Russel... Read More

Swampfoxes named in Heartland XV

Four Thames Valley players have been named in this year's New Zealand Heartland XV squad. Hayden Anderson, Moss Doran, Lance Easton and Tyrone Keith have been named... Read More

Peat ruled out of Euros

Injury has ruled The Bay of Plenty's Natalie Peat out of next month's European pool competitions. The Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club member has had to withdraw from... Read More

Deja vu for ex-Bay driver

When Targa original Mike Lowe and co-driver Philip Sutton line up for this year's 21st Targa NZ, everything will appear the same… but it won't be. Up until... Read More

Black Friday tee-off for Coastguard

Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some but Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is hoping it will bring them good fortune when they tee-off for their fun charity golf... Read More

Trout season off to a strong start

Eastern Fish & Game say trout fishing in the Bay of Plenty's lakes is looking strong for the season ahead. Lake Rotoiti fished 'way ahead” of normal on the... Read More

All eyes on Rio for Papamoa sprinter

Papamoa athlete Joseph Millar made a welcome return to the track with two convincing sprint victories at the opening meeting of the season over the weekend. The... Read More

New Mount lifeguard makes big impact

A rookie Mount Maunganui surf lifeguard made an immediate impact just a day into the job after rescuing an ill teenager off the flanks of Mauao yesterday. Canadian... Read More

Changes aim to halt confusion

The New Zealand Secondary Schools Rugby Union will make changes to its procedures relating to the eligibility of players in the wake of issues raised in a Top 4... Read More

Battle heats up for RWC

As the tension heats up at the Rugby World Cup so too has it become unbearably hot in our newsroom. We are on the home stretch of our Who Will Rule The Rugby World... Read More

Cadet cricketer makes record books

Cadet's all-rounder Morgan Bidois has etched his name in the Western Bay of Plenty Reserve Grade record books after scoring a century and taking six wickets in a... Read More