Sports

Lani Daniels to defend world title in Taupō

Taupō will make history in April when Ironfist Promotions hosts two-division world champion Lani Daniels (Ngāti Hine/Ngāpuhi) as she defends her IBF light... Read More

Tauranga basketball star overcomes adversity

Lara McSpadden hasn't let diabetes stop her from doing what she loves most — playing basketball. Coming to New Zealand from Australia as an import for... Read More

Chiefs to play Super Rugby Pacific at Bay Oval

After more than a decade, the Gallagher Chiefs are excited to return to Tauranga to play a regular season game at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. This will... Read More

New Te Puna Speed Shear record set

A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set with a sheep shorn in an impressive 15.3 seconds on Saturday night. The record, set by Hawke's Bay shearer Tiare... Read More

Waka Ama champion reflects on success and support

Hine Brooking pauses for a moment to consider the question. We are sitting down with the 16 year old from Gisborne Girls' High School to reflect on her incredible... Read More

Hot days see more beachgoers, first aid and sharks

At peak hours, more than 9000 beachgoers enjoyed the hot weather at patrolled beaches this weekend - nearly double last weekend. Surf Life Saving New Zealand... Read More

Top men's field for Oceanside Tauranga Half

This Saturday's Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half brings a strong field of multisport athletes to the start line at Mount Maunganui's Pilot Bay, including... Read More

Tauranga surfers excelling in national champs

Two days of action at the 2025 National Surfing Championships presented by Toi Foundation has seen several divisions contested through to the finals stage setting... Read More

Anticipation builds for Woodville Motocross

It is less than two weeks now to the 'greatest show on turf” - the biggest dirt bike race in the southern hemisphere - the annual New Zealand Motocross... Read More

Mazda Racing series resumes at Hampton Downs

Nexen Tyre NZ Mazda Racing Series action resumes this weekend as competitors contest Round 3 of their North Island Series at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in... Read More

Pace trio set for ICC Champions Trophy

BLACKCAPS pace trio Will O'Rourke, Ben Sears and Nathan Smith are set to embark on their maiden senior ICC event at next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan... Read More

How Bay Boardriders plan to tackle world’s best

A team of Bay of Plenty surfers is about to take on some of the world's best in a competition on the Gold Coast. The Bay Boardriders are preparing to compete... Read More