Sports

Papamoa claims IRB World crown

Final words of wisdom via social media from a Papamoa Surf Life Saving coach back in New Zealand have helped the club claim the Open World IRB crown on the other... Read More

Eyeing a rare shield challenge

A rare tilt at the famous Ranfurly Shield has the Bay of Plenty Steamers hopeful their faithful fans will vocally get behind them this weekend. Enduring a nine-year... Read More

Tackling a 100 mile challenge

A group of Tauranga athletes are preparing to return to Opotiki for another bash at the tough 100 mile Motu 160 mountain bike/road cycle race next month. Vowing... Read More

49ers in fine form

Tauranga sailor Peter Burling and Blair Tuke have made a strong start to their 49er title defence at the 2014 ISAF Sailing World Championships in Spain leading the... Read More

Knights cruise into main draw

A six-wicket win over the defending Champions League T20 champions Mumbai Indians has sealed the Northern Knights' position in the main draw of the lucrative competition. Some... Read More

Life honour for top surf coach

When John Bryant opened the letter from Surf Life Saving New Zealand recently, his first thought was 'what have I done now?” The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard... Read More

Harris makes AB cut

Bay of Plenty hooker Nathan Harris looks set to make his All Blacks debut after being named in the 30-strong squad for the tour of Argentina and South Africa. The... Read More

Knights rip through Lions

The Northern Knights are all but through to the main draw of the Champions League T20 tournament after crushing the Lahore Lions by 72 runs. The overnight win makes... Read More

New course pitched for Tga Half

The 2015 Port of Tauranga Half has launched today at Mount Maunganui with a massive twist or two in store for the 26th hosting of the iconic triathlon event. The... Read More

U45 charges towards title

It all comes down to one match for a diminutive Western Bay of Plenty rugby side if they are to lift the Invitational Under 45kg trophy. This Sunday in Te Aroha... Read More

Steamers fall to Auckland

The Bay of Plenty Steamers lost their ITM Cup clash against Auckland 12-27 at Rotorua International Stadium. Rain didn't stop game play as the Steamers came out... Read More

Auckland defeat Tauranga

Tauranga lost to Auckland West 20 points to 12 in their Roller Mills clash against Auckland at Tauranga Domain. The half-time score was 10-7 and full-time was 20-12.... Read More