Sports

Young runner chasing Aims gold in Tauranga

Jacob Radcliffe is on track to break the Zespri Aims Games cross country record - and he's only just warming up. With a 3km personal best of 9m 57s, he's... Read More

Hip-hop legend set for Rotorua halftime show

Award-winning hip-hop legend King Kapisi has been announced as the official halftime performer for the Manu Samoa v Flying Fijians rugby test match at Rotorua... Read More

Katikati man ‘apprehensive’ ahead of TV debut

As Dean Reyland placed his darts on the table and took a sip of water, he looked like a man coming to terms with the fact his quest of qualifying for the... Read More

Tauranga secures 2028 World Triathlon Championship

Tauranga will host the World Triathlon Championship Final in 2028, it was announced today. The three-year partnership deal with World Triathlon includes... Read More

Wild weather hits kayaker's Aims Games training

Most paddlers preparing for New Zealand's biggest intermediate-aged sports tournament in Tauranga train on rivers or lakes. Not Ella Quinlivan. The 11-year-old... Read More

Bay of Plenty Steamers thump Tasman Mako

Bay of Plenty Steamers have made a commanding statement to launch their season for this year's Bunnings National Provincial Championship with a 37-7 win against... Read More

Michelle Montague on journey to UFC

Everything happens for a reason. Timing is everything. Trust the process. Sitting on the pier at Deerfield Beach in the glow of the late Florida sun, it's... Read More

Indoor golf simulator opens at Mount Maunganui

Golf is the family business for Tauranga player Kahu Tataurangi, son of celebrated Māori professional player Phil Tataurangi. Phil designed the new The... Read More

Te Puke teen makes Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad

Taylor Kingi is realistic about her chances of game time in this year's Farah Palmer Cup. At 17, the Te Puke High School student is one of the youngest members... Read More

Kiwi riders in top-10 for UCI events

Kiwi mountain bikers will pose a powerful challenge across the board from a 47-strong team announced today by Cycling New Zealand for the upcoming UCI MTB World... Read More

New skating rink a 'dream come true'

Before, they were essentially homeless. Today, the boss of the inline hockey club reckoned his sport's going to take off and have a competitive edge over... Read More

Let’s go! Bay Steamers kick off season

Bay of Plenty, it's time to stand up and get behind your team. This Sunday, the Bay of Plenty Steamers kick off their 2025 Bunnings Warehouse NPC season on home... Read More