Sports

World-class Ironman field

Port of Tauranga Half Ironman organisers have pulled off a 'massive coup” in luring five-time world champion Craig Alexander across the ditch for 2015's event. Come... Read More

Bay stars make Halberg list

Bay of Plenty world champions Peter Burling and Lisa Carrington headline a strong group of local athletes nominated for the Halberg Awards after making their mark... Read More

Greerton defeat Carrus in cup decider

Eves Realty Greerton have become just the third Bay of Plenty Cricket Club to have their name engraved on the Baywide Cup after deafeating Carrus Mount Maunganui... Read More

Happy Horlor cruises to comeback win

She had a lot to grin about but Lisa Horlor also reckons undiluted joy is the secret to her intriguing mountain biking comeback. The former downhill and BMX star... Read More

Vert ramp skateboarders’ dream

A new vert ramp at The Mount is causing a stir amongst the skateboarding community and is being dubbed 'the best in the country” by those who have used it. Papamoa... Read More

Retallick named NZ’s best

Chiefs and All Black lock Brodie Retallick has capped off a superb 2014 season in the tight by taking out the top gong at the New Zealand Rugby Awards. The 23-year-old... Read More

Monster field for iconic event

Forget second year syndrome - next week's Mount Monster is living up to its name. The surf lifesaving showpiece in Mount Maunganui on December 20 has doubled its... Read More

Vukona hits 250 mark

He prefers to shy away from the plaudits and accolades in basketball circles, but tonight the spotlight rests solely on former Bethlehem student Mika Vukona. The... Read More

Classic clash at Whangamata

Omanu ironman Max Beattie once again headlines a bumper field of surf lifesavers aiming to stamp their mark on this weekend's Whangamata Classic. On Saturday, more... Read More

Bay’s challenge hopes dashed

Bay of Plenty's charge for the 2015 ND Hawke Cup Direct Challenge has evaporated following a batting capitulation against Counties Manukau at the annual ND One-Day... Read More

Health issues sideline MMA fight

The featherweight bout between Papamoa's Faith Van Duin and Canadian Charmaine Tweet was pulled from the Invicta FC 10 fight card due to medical concerns. The Texas... Read More

Carrington up for paddling award

Yet another golden run on the water has seen Ohope kayaker Lisa Carrington nominated for Sportswoman of the Year at the inaugural World Paddle Awards. Not only did... Read More