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Tauranga Boys’ prefects complete Fortress 40

Tauranga Boys' College prefects showed their true grit, determination and resilience over the weekend as they completed their annual Fortress 40 Challenge. This... Read More

Sarah Hirini recommits to New Zealand Rugby

Black Ferns Sevens co-captain Sarah Hirini has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) through to 2026. One of the most decorated players in world rugby, Hirini... Read More

Waihi mixed teams tournament again proves popular

The OceanaGold Mixed Teams Tournament was held on Sunday September 22 in perfect conditions, said Waihi Golf Club Rodger Bagshaw. 'The tournament was organised... Read More

Hannah Berry taking on world's best in France

Today, at 5.15pm NZ time, Kiwi professional triathlete Hannah Berry from Tauranga will take on the best in the world at the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship... Read More

NZCT kicks in $21,060 for football project

New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded $21,060 to Ngongotahā AFC Rotorua, to equip their free CR1 (Children's First) football programme with new goals. Running... Read More

A week the Suva Ferns will never forget

It has been one amazing week for the Suva Ferns. The surprises kept on coming for the netball team from St Anne's Primary School during their first-ever Zespri... Read More

Dancing with g-forces with Classic Flyers

When I was told a week ago that I would be thrown around like a ragdoll in a tiny plane my stomach turned, writes SunLive reporter Ayla Yeoman. Ayla recently... Read More

Matakana kura’s epic daily commute to AIMS

Most athletes were crossing roads to get to the 2024 Zespri AIMS Games, but the team from Te Kura o Te Moutere o Matakana was crossing the Tauranga harbour. Waking... Read More

Flying the flag for their islands at AIMS

As shuttlecocks flew across and over nets, and scores were counted, a navy-blue flag with a circle of white stars hung proudly from the stands. Behind it, a... Read More

Adams third as surfing makes its Aims Games bow

Surfing has successfully carved its way into the Zespri AIMS Games, with 61 groms putting on a show despite tricky conditions at Tay Street Beach in Mount... Read More

Volley Blacks wider squad named

The wider squad of the Volley Blacks for the 2024-25 international cycle has been confirmed with coach Sebastian Gonzalez naming 37 players. Following a camp... Read More

Championship finals complete busy Waihi golf week

The finals of the Waihi Golf Club championships were played on Sunday, September 15 in perfect conditions, said Waihi Golf Club member Rodger Bagshaw. The... Read More