Sports

Payne’s luck of the Irish

Papamoa boy Jared Payne has made a dream start to his international rugby career, collecting the prized scalp of South Africa - albeit in Irish green not All Black. Running... Read More

Mini cricketers set for glory

The second decade of Western Bay of Plenty Mini World Cup cricket will be ushered in this week, with 16 teams out for schooling and international dominance. The... Read More

Children tackle some fun

Children are unleashing their inner army commando or rugby player on the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic fields this morning, as they come together to sweat it out for... Read More

Fraser St under batsman's siege

Fraser St was under siege when Bay of Plenty rising star Tom MacRury smashed 171 for Eves Realty Greerton against BOP Indians at Pemberton Park on Saturday. Photo:... Read More

Cyclists tour Tauranga on bikes

Warming up to the Time Warp song under the hot sun, an estimated 100 cyclists are taking part in the Tour of Tauranga event this morning. Cyclists tour the city... Read More

Running for children

Elle Reid feels privileged her two pre-school aged daughters are growing up with the support of a strong, caring family around them - that's what got her through... Read More

Global interest in Steamers role

Interest in the Bay of Plenty Steamers' head coaching role has reached global proportions after applications were received from as far afield as South Africa and... Read More

Bay sports stars shortlisted

Rising All Blacks hooker Nathan Harris, kite surfer Marc Jacobs and Black Sticks' Rose Keddell and Sam Charlton are part of the high-calibre list of sports stars... Read More

Bay batsmen fall short

Bay of Plenty has fallen short of claiming vital Fergus Hickey Rosebowl points with its batting line-up failing to seal the deal. The two-day match between the Bay... Read More

Central lay down the challenge

Defending Lonestar Tauranga T20 champions Rotorua Central laid down the challenge to other contenders in the first round of the smash and bash title race in Rotorua... Read More

From Thames Kiwi to USA Eagle

Tomorrow morning when the All Blacks take on the USA Eagles there will be one Thames family who will be cheering on the American underdogs. Thames ex-pat Troy Hall... Read More

Qualifying rounds of Condor Sevens

Bay of Plenty and Taranaki each host qualifiers for the BNZ Condor Sevens this weekend. The winners of both boys and both girls competitions - along with the BOP... Read More