Sports

Olympics: Kiwi sailors 'excited to get stuck in'

The New Zealand sailing team is raring to go and hoping their time spent preparing in Marseille - as well as a touch of opening ceremony magic - pays off when... Read More

Greerton Marist takes on Te Puke in premier final

Greerton Marist rugby club's Premier team is heading to Te Puke this weekend to finish off the 2024 rugby season the way it started - versing Te Puke Sports. The... Read More

Snowboarder's long road to recovery

Cool Wakushima was mid-air when she knew she was in trouble. In January, the New Zealand Winter Olympian was training on the slopes of Copper Mountain in... Read More

Tauranga rugby player needs support to get to US

Tauranga rugby player James Haua has scored a partial scholarship to Ohio, US, to play rugby. Dad Grant Haua, a well-known acoustic guitarist, is putting... Read More

Te Puke’s world hot shot

When he took first place at the World Clay Target Shooting championships in the United Kingdom last week, James Sullivan was one of the few people around him... Read More

Tauranga MTB rider cleaning up at World Cup

After breaking her back in the 2023 New Zealand Downhill National Championships, Tauranga's Eliana Hulsebosch is cleaning up at the 2024 World Cup. Eliana... Read More

Tauranga's Helena nets a high goal

A Tauranga woman is being congratulated for achieving the highest coaching qualification on offer in netball in New Zealand. Helena Hoult has completed the... Read More

Back our local Olympians at Paris 2024 Olympics

To rile up the Bay of Plenty olympians ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, kiwis are encouraged to create their own inspiring pep talks for the Bay of Plenty athletes.... Read More

Haka world record attempt

One of Aotearoa's most accomplished musicians hopes to recruit 10,000 people to reclaim the haka world record. France holds the current Guiness World... Read More

Braden Currie prepares for Ironman Lake Placid

Braden Currie is set to compete in the 25th anniversary of IRONMAN Lake Placid, one of the USA's most iconic IRONMAN events and a significant stop on the IRONMAN... Read More

Veteran savours national glory on home turf

Experienced Tauranga lawn bowler Sue Hodges is celebrating her fourth national title after a commanding performance in the champion of champions singles at the... Read More

Pacific passion set to ignite Zespri AIMS Games

Move over Silver Ferns - the Suva Ferns are coming to Tauranga. As the hot Fijian sun beat down, 12 aspiring netballers sprinted across a netball court,... Read More