Sports

Free tennis event in Tauranga welcomes all ages

Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents young and old can fall in love with tennis this Sunday. Seven local clubs will open their doors and courts to... Read More

Broken arm doesn't stop Mount indoor bowler

Billie Wallace kneels down to bowl her first bowl. She's not only concentrating on the line, but she's also trying extra hard to keep her balance. That's... Read More

Tauranga boxer set for World Championships debut

Tauranga-based boxer Wesley Cameron is stepping onto the world stage this week as he represents New Zealand at the prestigious World Amateur Boxing Championships... Read More

Kiwi riders face toughest downhill MTB test

Gravity riders are set for one of the toughest tests of skill and daring at the UCI MTB World Championships when the downhill racing begins tomorrow in Switzerland. The... Read More

Aims Games wins top award at NZ Event Awards

Zespri Aims Games organisers are 'beyond stoked” and 'fiercely proud” at the event winning a national award - right in the middle of the massive... Read More

Aussie icon signs on for T20 Black Clash

Team Rugby aren't wasting any time adding star names to their roster for the 2026 T20 Black Clash. After a five-run defeat to Team Cricket earlier this... Read More

Rotorua Adaptive Tri: breaking barriers

The Rotorua Triathlon and Multisport Club has announced the Rotorua Adaptive Tri; an inclusive multisport event designed especially for Bay of Plenty tamariki... Read More

NZ surf lifesavers finish strong

New Zealand and Australia's top young surf lifesaving sports and pool rescue competitors have concluded two days of races on the Gold Coast. The 2025 Battle... Read More

Ruth Croft has historic win at 2025 UTMB

Three-time Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB champion Ruth Croft has etched her name into trail running history, becoming the first Kiwi to win the prestigious Ultra-Trail... Read More

Flag football programme opens doors for youth

Tauranga's City Tridents American Football Club is making flag football accessible for young players. The club has announced the return of its fees-free Peewee... Read More

Pāpāmoa Potbellez wants more ‘Old Buggers’

In Pāpāmoa, you don't have to be young, fit or even particularly fast to pull on a rugby jersey. You just need a sense of humour, a willingness to stagger... Read More

Aims set to boost city with 25,000 participants

Tauranga is once again preparing to host the biggest school sports event in Australasia, with accommodation provider Beyonder working hard to ensure the 25,000... Read More