Sports

Baypark Speedway: Bays of Thunder on this Saturday

The heavy metal division of dirt track racing is the headline attraction for the Bays of Thunder meeting at Baypark Speedway on Saturday evening. A championship... Read More

Three debutants in first Black Ferns Sevens squad

The Black Ferns Sevens will feature three new faces, including one from Bay of Plenty, and one impending milestone as they head away for their first two tournaments... Read More

The nationwide backyard cricket charity initiative

Leading sport entertainment platform, The Alternative Commentary Collective, has partnered with Rebel Sport and Silver Fern Sport on a charity initiative that... Read More

Taupō's motorsport park prepares for crowds

Prepare for more spectacular Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series action as competitors head to Taupō International Motorsport Park in Taupō for Round 2 of their... Read More

11-year-old wins $10,000 in Taupō Hole in One

Eleven-year-old Elijah Ellis has made history as the youngest-ever winner of the Lake Taupō Hole in One Challenge's $10,000 grand prize. The Tauranga golfer's... Read More

Cricket: Mount hold off Cadets to retain trophy

A 187-run opening partnership with both batters going on to score centuries laid the platform for the Danphe CC posting 365/4 in their Classic Builders division... Read More

Snacks, naps and lifting for glory

Rich Farrell, 40, the first-time winner of New Zealand's Strongest Man master division, tried to pull a truck, but it wouldn't budge. Then, the truck began... Read More

NZCT Grant Gees-up Racecourse Park reinvention

New Zealand Community Trust has awarded the Eastern Bay of Plenty District Trust a $75,000 grant to upgrade key facilities at Racecourse Park in Te Teko, Whakatane,... Read More

Te Puke arborist wins world championship

Te Puke arborist Steph Dryfhout has achieved a 2024 tree-peat in climbing events. The competitive tree climber has returned from Georgia in the United States... Read More

Suzuki International Series set to be red hot

It is likely to be another scorcher when the 2024 edition of the Suzuki International Series blasts off early next month. There are just over three weeks... Read More

Mountain bikers tear it up in front of legend

The Rotorua-based Mud Maidens women's ride group held its sixth annual Enduro event with record attendance. More than 143 women entered the event earlier... Read More

All Blacks XV team named for match against Georgia

All Blacks XV Head Coach Clayton McMillan has named his playing 23 to challenge Georgia's national team, in their second and final match of the 2024 Northern... Read More