Sports

Standing tall at home

Not far from the asphalt in Bethlehem, where he first discovered his love for basketball, Tall Blacks captain Mika Vukona will lead his team in Tauranga's first... Read More

Beattie relishes title defence

Omanu Ironman Max Beattie is among a strong crop of Kiwi lifesavers tasked with fighting to retain their world title at Rescue 2014 - the Lifesaving World Championships. Surf... Read More

Grindrod sweeps the field

A faultless on court display has given squash player Ben Grindrod the perfect welcome home present comprehensively dominating a star-studded field in the Tauranga... Read More

Fans test skills with Steamers

With rugby balls and agility ladders in hand the Bay of Plenty Steamers continue passing on their skills and knowledge to fans ahead of the 2014 ITM Cup season. Starting... Read More

Squash stars draw bumper crowd

Top seed and Tauranga favourite Ben Grindrod is well placed for a final push in the Tauranga Squash Open after beating Commonwealth Games queen Joelle King in front... Read More

Kiwi sailors in strong position

New Zealand is well placed to collect medals at the 49er and 49erFX European Championship in Helsinki with both Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, and Alexandra Maloney... Read More

Otumoetai win in wild weather

Wet conditions did little to hamper Otumoetai College making a dream national TV debut, beating Rosehill College 14-8. In driving rain and fierce wind at Otumoetai... Read More

Rain doesn’t hinder game play

Otumoetai College 1st XV is putting it all on the line as they take on Rosehill College 1st XV in a live televised match at Otumoetai College this afternoon. Game... Read More

Chiefs snatch playoffs spot

A never-say-die Chiefs side continue to grasp the Super Rugby trophy tightly, securing a spot in the playoffs with a gritty 11-8 win against the Blues at Eden Park... Read More

Squash star’s skills on show

A week out from leaving for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, World No 4 women's squash player Joelle King will smash out one final tournament at Tauranga's Devoy Squash... Read More

Northland teen to be honoured

Bay of Plenty rugby players across all grades will observe a minute silence before kick-off this Saturday to honour Northland teenager Jordan Kemp. The 17-year-old... Read More

Colourful rally ride competition

Excitement is already building for the Gold Rush Rally of Coromandel celebrations with rally enthusiasts asked to get colourful and creative to win a ride in a Rally... Read More