Sports

AIMS opening inspires thousands

Star power helped inspire the next generation of champion athletes, as the NZCT AIMS Games was officially opened at Baypark's ASB Arena. Commonwealth Games gold... Read More

Steamers' long awaited delivery

It's 378 days since since the Steamers smoked an opposition side. They were on fire today, toasting a 21-14 scorcher over a luke-warm North Harbour. The blue and... Read More

Spiers named in NZ surfing team

Whangamata surfer Grace Spiers has been named in the New Zealand Surfing Team to compete at the 2014 International Surfing Association's World Surfing Games starting... Read More

All Blacks rain down on Pumas

The All Blacks continue their Rugby Championship march seeing off a gallant Argentinian side 28-9 in Napier. In the Hawke's Bay city's first test match since 1996... Read More

Portable defibrillator for tennis club

Gate Pa Tennis Club members aren't leaving anything to chance - opting to purchase a portable emergency defibrillator after witnessing one their fellow club-goers... Read More

Stepping into the diamond

Tauranga children took a swing at t-ball and softball today at the Carlton Street Reserve to see if they would fancy picking up the bat more often. Bay Junior Softball... Read More

Aiming for greenest games yet

It's already the biggest ever - now an army of volunteer students hopes to make next week's NZCT AIMS GAMES the cleanest and greenest games ever too. With more than... Read More

Businesses ready for AIMS boost

Western Bay business owners are preparing for an influx of more than 10,000 visitors ahead of the NCZT AIMS Games opening on Sunday. But it's the region's accommodation... Read More

Extreme win boosts world tilt

Tauranga's Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson has had a big boost before this month's canoe slalom world titles, defending his crown in the European extreme race championships... Read More

Steamers fall short against Turbos

A late comeback with a flurry of tries has been too little too late for the Bay of Plenty Steamers losing 29-27 to Manawatu in Palmerston North tonight. Trailing... Read More

Speedway gets new promoter

Bernie Gillon has been named as the new speedway promoter at ASB Baypark. Bernie has had extensive involvement in motor sport and has recently been President of... Read More

Injured Steamers make changes

A vastly different Bay of Plenty Steamers side will run out against Manawatu tonight after a sting of injuries has hit players. If mounting pressure to perform at... Read More