Sports

League all-stars gear up for Rotorua showdown

Rotorua is set to host a star-studded lineup this Saturday when the inaugural League Legends XIII showdown kicks off at Puketawhero Park. The squad of NRL... Read More

Black Ferns named for final test against France

The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play France in their final Test of the WXV1 Tournament at BC Place, Vancouver. The match will... Read More

Pāpāmoa surf life savers receive national awards

Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club members Shaun Smith and Jo Miller received top honours at the 2024 Surf Life Saving New Zealand National Awards of Excellence,... Read More

New waka for Mataatua Sports Trust 

New Zealand Community Trust has awarded a grant of $20,521 to Mataatua Sports Trust for the purchase of a one-person and a six-person waka, aimed at increasing... Read More

Young gymnast with big dreams

After wowing the judges in her first competitive season, Azaria Tai is determined to continue her path to the Olympics, however, one thing is holding her... Read More

Bright future for Tauranga Tridents Football

The Tauranga City Tridents American Football Club is now its third year. From the initial 50 members it had in 2021, the club now has 100. Tauranga Boys'... Read More

All Blacks bolster NPC sides for quarter-finals

As the NPC playoffs kick off this weekend, 14 All Blacks will be available for their provinces. Top qualifier Wellington will have four All Blacks at their... Read More

Tauranga sports hub expands with new partnership

Sport and fitness venues in Tauranga will get a boost following a joint venture between the University of Waikato and Bay Venues. 'As our population grows,... Read More

History-making Steamers immort in doco

Bay of Plenty's greatest rugby triumph is to be commemorated in film - once again - as part of ongoing events celebrating 20 years since the province won the... Read More

Te Puke Sports shines at BOP Rugby awards

Te Puke Sports' successful season on the rugby field saw the club and its players walk away from last week's Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards with five accolades. The... Read More

Katikati teen signs with Bulldogs

A Katikati teenager has hit the big leagues by signing with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs NRLW squad. Paea Uilou, 19, joined the Sydney club's inaugural... Read More

Battle of the Bays for Steamers in quarter-finals

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are primed for an exciting home NPC quarter-final this Saturday at Tauranga Domain, following a hard-fought victory over Auckland... Read More