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Black Caps lose series to Australia

A day on from being a chance to win back the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy by rain, the Black Caps have fallen to a 2-0 series defeat to Australia, losing by three... Read More

Santner wants NZ glory over T20 gold

At a time when he's seeing more and more of his teammates opt for life as short-form freelancers, New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner's priority... Read More

Climbers set for first championship since Covid

Tauranga is gearing up for its first rock climbing championship since before the pandemic, and climbers from across the North Island will gather to compete. Bay... Read More

Hard adventure enduro will test even the best

It always takes a special kind of athlete to win the Husqvarna Hard Adventure Enduro, so it's just as well that so many special riders have entered again for... Read More

Tauranga powerlifting coach joins NZ team

Tauranga powerlifting trainer Mike Jones will be one of 16 coaches wrangling 110 Kiwi athletes at the Oceania Regional Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships... Read More

Australia hammer NZ in Chappell-Hadlee opener

A maiden international century from Tim Robinson ultimately went down in vain, as the Black Caps were handed a six-wicket defeat to Australia in the Chappell-Hadlee... Read More

Groundsman confident ahead of Bay Oval T20 opener

As the Black Caps prepare to kick off New Zealand's earliest-ever international home summer, Bay Oval's head groundsman Jared Carter said the team is ready despite... Read More

Bodybuilder mum on family, work, fitness balance

'We don't have to put our dreams on hold.” That's professional bodybuilder Dani Archer's message to other mums. She's a mum on a mission, encouraging... Read More

Black Caps star in doubt after fielding accident

Black Caps all-rounder Rachin Ravindra could be in doubt for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series opener tomorrow after a fielding drill mishap. Ravindra... Read More

Bay footballers train with Mac Allister coaches

Young footballers from across the Bay of Plenty are learning tips and tricks from football royalty. From September 27 to October 2, Waipuna Football Club... Read More

Cricket captains face off in café challenge

The captains of New Zealand and Australia's cricket teams have elevated their trans-Tasman rivalry beyond the pitch, bringing their competitive spirit into the... Read More

BoP steamroll Mooloos, eye top four finish

The Bay of Plenty Steamers powered to an impressive 41-5 victory over Waikato's Mooloos in the ninth round of the Bunnings NPC, delighting a home crowd at Tauranga... Read More