Sports

Warriors ready for run

Tauranga residents are being challenged to channel their inner warrior for a one-of-a-kind run raising money for a couple facing tough times. The Gym team members... Read More

Iconic Waihi track reopens

The Homunga Track in Waihi, which has been closed due to slips and downed trees, has been rebuilt. The Department of Conservation and Waihi community banded together... Read More

Bay schools eye silverware

College rugby at its best returns this weekend with four Bay of Plenty schools getting a chance to compete in the Chiefs Wide Secondary School 1st XV Competition. Schools... Read More

Carrington’s golden glow

Ohope paddler Lisa Carrington continues to build momentum towards defending her title at the 2016 Olympic Games after winning two golds at the ICF Canoe Sprint World... Read More

Chiefs re-ignite season with rout

The Chiefs are laying the first steps to their Super Rugby campaign rebuild with a commanding 38-8 victory against the Lions in Hamilton. It might have been patchy... Read More

Chiefs feel selection bite

With a sole win in six weeks, the Chiefs are in desperately trying to find the winning rhythm with 14 changes to face the Lions in Hamilton tonight. Gareth Anscombe... Read More

Paddlers ready to race

Three Mount Maunganui surf lifesavers are eagerly awaiting their chance to enter Nicaragua waters in search of gold, world titles, and paddleboard prestige. Andrew... Read More

Action packed hockey weekend

Fierce women's intercity hockey rivalries will resume this weekend as crosstown rivals Otumoetai and Mount Maunganui go head-to-head. Tauranga Hockey Centre will... Read More

Heat on junior volleyballers

Beach volleyballs brightest talents are digging their toes into the Mount Maunganui sand in preparation for an assault on the world championship stage later this... Read More

Big lift for multisport festival

New Zealand's biggest multisport festival is now the official national championships for the sport. Next month's ThermaTech 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival, now into... Read More

Referee enjoying the change

For someone still coming to grips with his rapid rise in the referee ranks, Mate Samuels is happy he took the advice of other refs and picked up the whistle. The... Read More

Kopua’s milestone win

Fittingly, Waikato/Bay of Plenty Kia Magic captain Casey Kopua was delivered a heart-stopping 50-49 win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds in her milestone 100th ANZ... Read More