Sports

Top gymnast supports mother with breast cancer

A Mount Maunganui teenager aiming to represent New Zealand at the Olympics in 2024 has 18 weeks of preparation for her next big event in February. As she... Read More

Tauranga student awarded Junior Master Chess title

A 12-year-old Tauranga student has won New Zealand's Junior Master chess title. Joshua Barnes, a local homeschooled student, received the prestigious... Read More

'Bandits of Balance' go on trial in the BOP

The annual New Zealand Trial Championships in the Bay of Plenty over the long Labour Weekend again proved a tough challenge for the sport's elite ‘bandits... Read More

Tauranga couples’ life-changing bequest

A significant and life-changing bequest has been left to several Tauranga charities. In their will, Ken and Nori Deakin left a large sum to organisations... Read More

Explosive start to BOP cricket season

It is likely that there has been no more explosive start to the Bay of Plenty Cup than Saturday's opening round - with two centuries and a six wicket bag... Read More

Honda riders send warning message to rivals

Young, having fun and getting the job done ... that's the message sent by Honda stars Phoenix Van Dusschoten and Jack Treloar at the annual MX Fest motocross... Read More

Silver Ferns win thriller in Constellation Cup

The Silver Ferns showed their growing stature after clinching back-to-back wins over Australia with a riveting 53-50 win over the Diamonds in the fourth and... Read More

Cooper puts GasGas top of NZ podium

The 2023-24 New Zealand motocross season could not have kicked off much better for Bay of Plenty racer Cody Cooper. The just-turned 40-year-old is showing... Read More

Waihi Two Person Ambrose Tournament

On Labour weekend Sunday the Waihi Golf Club conducted their annual Two Person Ambrose Tournament. In perfect weather conditions the thirty-eight pairs enjoyed... Read More

Baypark Speedway 2023-24 season underway

On-track action and thrills is underway this season at Baypark Speedway with a fireworks spectacular coming up on the first weekend in November. Full-throttle... Read More

Concerns over snapper's milky white flesh

Milky white flesh in snapper can be eaten but is raising concerns that fish are starving. Labour Weekend is the unofficial start to summer and many people... Read More

The Wandens on wheels

You can easily pick wee Thea at the flash new half ‘mil' skate park in Pāpāmoa. She might be wearing a tutu, looking like a little ballerina... Read More