Sports

Community rallies for injured Mount rugby player

A promising young club rugby player is in hospital after being seriously injured in a head clash during an Anzac Day match. The Mount Maunganui Rugby... Read More

Baywide rugby battle continues

The six Western Bay of Plenty sides in the Baywide Premier Rugby title race played catch-up in round five on Saturday, with competition frontrunners Whakarewarewa... Read More

Tauranga sailor wins silver in France

Tom Saunders celebrated his return to the world stage with New Zealand's second medal of the short international sailing season, claiming silver in his first... Read More

Mitch Rees set for Isle of Man TT

Recently crowned New Zealand superbike champion Mitch Rees is about to fulfil a long-held ambition - to compete at the Isle of Man TT. The TT, which begins... Read More

First-timers to pros take on King & Queen event

Rain, shine or howling gales, runner Janet Baird is out training for her first time entering the iconic Mauao King & Queen of the Mountain event on Sunday, April... Read More

Steamroller stars set for showdown

Members of the Waikato Chiefs rolled out against the Bay of Plenty Steamrollers at Mercury Bay Arena in a physical game of wheelchair rugby on Thursday. Chiefs... Read More

NZ Cricket joins North America’s Major League

New Zealand Cricket has partnered with the financial backers of a new franchise in Major League Cricket - a competition which has a value of at least $200... Read More

Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval

The Gallagher Chiefs will make history by playing their first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Anzac Day. This marks the... Read More

Fun First Football scoring big with kids

Over 60 kids are set to take part in the final day of a free football holiday programme run by Fun First Football at Oceandowns Reserve on Thursday, April 24. 'It's... Read More

Black Ferns prepare for World Cup journey

Black Ferns selectors have invited 49 players to attend the first Black Ferns training camp for 2025, to be held at NZCIS, Wellington, from Sunday to Wednesday... Read More

1050 paddlers to compete in Waka Ama Nationals

The 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals will take place April 24-27 in Porirua, Wellington. Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association in association with... Read More

Bluehaven/Pāpāmoa Rotary golf raises $45,000

The year has kicked off "splendidly" for the Pāpāmoa Rotary club with their 12th Annual Charity Golf Tournament exceeding expectations, club member Rod Keucke... Read More