Sports

Tauranga trio head to France for roller derby WC

Three people from Tauranga are in France this week for the 2026 Men's Roller Derby World Cup - and two are women. Mount Maunganui husband and wife Ray and... Read More

Fighters line-up for BX-9 event

Four Waikato fighters are stepping into the ring on Saturday as part of the BX-9 event. Hamilton boxer Sheilla Yama is headlining the event, while fellow... Read More

Jet Sport Racer chasing World Finals dream

Ollie Hatchby is making waves on the international jet sport circuit, with his sights now set on the world finals in the United States. The fulltime Mainfreight... Read More

NZ’s first female UFC athlete continues to rise

Michelle Montague's rise through the UFC ranks continues. Next week, the Florida-based Kiwi will find herself inside the top 15 of the women's bantamweight... Read More

Greerton Marist rugby fields reopen after floods

The 'lake” at Greerton Marist Rugby Club has finally dried up following heavy rain in March, allowing three of the club's four fields to reopen. The... Read More

Tauranga driver crowned Drift King at Baypark

Tauranga's Dave Steedman has completed one of the most dramatic come‑from‑behind title charges in D1NZ history, capturing the 2026 D1NZ Pro Championship... Read More

Tauranga Men’s Netball on the rise

A Tauranga men's netball team has claimed its second national title in two years - after just four seasons of playing. The team - part Tauranga Netball Centre... Read More

Unique sport flying high for Katikati youth

A Katikati family are sharing their passion for a fast-paced and self-refereed sport by starting a club in town for youngsters to enjoy. The Verbeek family... Read More

Indoor pickleball facility opens in Tauranga

What started as a 'ridiculous idea” has become Tauranga's newest sporting venture, with the opening of the city's first dedicated indoor pickleball... Read More

Mystics post win to retain Hobbiton cup

The GoSweetSpot Northern Mystics retained the Hobbiton Cup with a 57-37 win over Avis Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic in Tauranga on Saturday. This is the Auckland... Read More

Jordan Cup: Tauranga Sports put on dominant show

Tauranga Sports retained the Jordan Cup challenge trophy for the first time this season with an emphatic 60-0 victory over Te Puna in the Baywide Premier main... Read More

Tauranga powerlifter claims Kids World Record

An 8-year-old from Tauranga has broken a world record by deadlifting 90kg at a powerlifting competition. Johnny Kane's lift at Ruthless Barbell club in the... Read More