Sports

Young coach gives back to her old school

Between volleyball, dance, touch rugby, and volunteering, Pāpāmoa 11-year-old Bella Bowman barely has time for TV on her one day off a week. Her schedule... Read More

Lisa Carrington enters Māori Sports Hall of Fame

New Zealand's most decorated Olympian, Dame Lisa Carrington DNZM MNZM, will be inducted into the Māori Sports Hall of Fame at an indigenous awards ceremony... Read More

Kiwis beat Toa Samoa to claim championships title

A massive second half has seen the Kiwis defeat Toa Samoa 36-14 at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. The result means coach Stacey Jones' side lifted the Pacific... Read More

Fireworks spectacular at Baypark

Former New Zealand champion Brad Mosen from Auckland delivered an impressive return to winning form as the 20-lap Bill Buckley Midget Car Classic entertained... Read More

Nonagenarian takes on City to Surf

Tauranga nonagenarian Reg Denny isn't slowing down. On Sunday, the 90-year-old will lace up his walking shoes and stride out in the annual City to Surf Half... Read More

Big guns set for explosive Baypark Speedway action

With the 2026 New Zealand Midget Car Championship fast approaching, the country's top drivers will ignite the track at Baypark Speedway when the venue hosts... Read More

Melbourne Cup 2025: Field, odds & tips guide

Melbourne Cup day is upon us. Here are all the details about what you need to know about ‘the race that stops a nation' at Flemington Track, including... Read More

Stay in touch this summer

For some, touch rugby provides a bit of fun with whānau and friends at the beach or in the backyard. For others, it's their favourite summer sport. As the... Read More

Women’s rugby kicks off in Pāpāmoa

Pāpāmoa Rugby Club is set to launch its first women's rugby team, to compete against teams across the Bay of Plenty in 2026. To kick things off, the club... Read More

Bay surfers chase Sunshine Shield glory

The Bay Boardriders surfing team are competing this weekend in Gisborne for the surfing equivalent of rugby's Ranfurly Shield. The 22 Bay of Plenty surfers... Read More

Record field for ParaBowls nationals at the Mount

Players with disabilities will be displaying their exceptional skills on the bowling green at the Mount Maunganui club from November 10-13. A record 56 bowlers... Read More

Two riders conquer Whaka 100 for national glory

There are two new names as winners of the UCI Marathon MTB National Championship, staged as part of the annual Whaka 100 event in Rotorua. Rising 20-year-old... Read More