Sports

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

Hot summer on the horizon

Our dedicated volunteer lifeguards are back on duty for another action-packed season, just in time for what could be a sizzling summer. According to NIWA,... Read More

Super Nan achieves her IronMāori goal

Amanda Hita took a few seconds to savour the moment. As the 52-year-old from the Hawke's Bay was joined by three of her mokopuna in the finishing chute of... Read More

There’s no stopping Nico

Nine-year-old kart racer Nico Thomasen's time as a cadet has ended on a high as the North Island Championship comes to an end. Despite having a major foot... Read More

Tauranga marathon back, even bigger than ever

More than 2000 runners and walkers are currently registered ahead of this Sunday's Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga City to Surf Fun Run/Walk. The long-range weather... Read More

Tauranga-born ice figure skater aims for Olympics

Tauranga-born Petra Lahti has set her sights on representing New Zealand in the next Winter Olympics for ice figure skating. Lahti, 16, is one of two figure... Read More

Big wins for BOP paddlers at Waka Ama world champs

Tauranga's long-time paddlers Karen Moses and Eve Tregerthan found success at the recent world championships. The pair from Tauranga Moana Outrigger Canoe... Read More

Movement in Movember: Urging men to do exercise

Movember is an annual campaign held each November to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental... Read More

Canoe slalom with a five-time Olympian

Ever been interested in participating in a canoe slalom? Waimarino has the chance for you to give it a go and get some advice on the sport from an Olympian. Give... Read More