Sports

Brilliant bowling performance sees NZ pass USA

New Zealand kept their hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2025 alive with an 18-run win over USA in the opening match... Read More

Former Tauranga coach steps up into new role

Hibiscus Coast have appointed former Tauranga Moana and Western Springs coach Caleb Ward to lead their 2025 Lotto NRFL Women's Premiership campaign. Ward,... Read More

Sea Eagle set for regatta debut

The 81-metre Royal Huisman-built Sea Eagle will make her regatta debut next week during the NZ Millennium Cup in Auckland's iconic harbour waters. One of... Read More

Tauranga brings back Anniversary Day races

Tauranga Racecourse will revive a cherished tradition on Monday, hosting the Anniversary Day Northern Race Meeting for the first time in four years. The 10-race... Read More

Bella and family shine in adaptive swimming

Tauranga Artistic Swimming Club's adaptive programme offers inclusive opportunities for swimmers with diverse abilities to thrive and enjoy artistic swimming. Bella... Read More

Karim Lopez lights up NBL with record run

Teenaged BNZ Breakers sensation Karim Lopez is looking to continue his red-hot form when his side takes on Brisbane Bullets at Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch... Read More

Tauranga's surfing events set to impress

From inspiring young surfers at the Billabong Grom Series to witnessing top competitors at the New Zealand Festival of Longboarding, Tauranga's two upcoming... Read More

Mount Maunganui gears up for major triathlon event

Mount Maunganui's majestic waterfront will serve as the backdrop to one of the showpiece weekends on the Oceania Triathlon calendar. The Bay of Plenty tourism... Read More

Groms hit the waves for sold-out surf event

Freshly crowned National Champions, eager groms and local hopefuls are among the many young surfers competing in the sold-out first event of the Billabong Grom... Read More

Surf lifesaving regionals set to make waves

Mount Maunganui will host the Eastern Regional Championships, New Zealand's second-largest lifesaving carnival this weekend. Surf lifesaving clubs from around... Read More

Two-time UFC middleweight champ returns to action

Israel Adesanya is staying in his own lane. Next week, the two-time UFC middleweight champion returns to action against fellow top-five-ranked athlete Nassourdine... Read More

'Gayle-force' wind hits Albion Junior Cricket Club

It is not every day that a superstar visits a humble junior cricket club in Tauranga. Chris Gayle, one of cricket's most powerful hitters, visited Fergusson... Read More