Sports

Enjoy kayak racing in the Kaimai range

Today, the Wairoa River in the Kaimai Range is the scene of a feast of kayak racing! The Kaimai Canoe Club is hosting its Wairoa Race today Sunday, February... Read More

Playing a part for others to play

Boots, balls, rackets and more were donated in their dozens at the start of last week in a mass effort of drumming up sports equipment for the community to get... Read More

What's on: Kokomo, history, vintage and surf

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. MetService is forecasting cloud clearing to fine this morning. Northwesterlies will... Read More

Sizzling longboarding action at Pāpāmoa

Action is kicking this morning with the semifinals of the New Zealand Festival of Longboarding at Pāpāmoa. Finals will be held from 11am - 2pm. Against... Read More

Ford Trophy action at Bay Oval today

Today, regional rivalry will be at its best with Ford Trophy action to follow at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, as well as in Auckland and Queenstown. The one-day... Read More

First winners crowned at Tarawera Ultra-Trail

Four champions have been crowned on the morning of the 15th anniversary edition of Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB®, with two Kiwis and two Brits sharing the... Read More

Cricket finals day at Mount Maunganui

It's a perfectly sunny day to enjoy watching our local cricket teams battle it out on the green. Barry Leabourn is reporting on the matches ahead for the... Read More

Burt Munro Challenge a huge success

The Burt Munro Challenge is an iconic event, a week of bike-related activity that was marked off in big red letters on the calendars of many New Zealanders and... Read More

New champions to be crowned at BOP race

Elite trail runners from around the world are hoping to go the distance in Rotorua this weekend as they vie for the 100-mile title at the 15th anniversary edition... Read More

NZ Oar Blacks head across the Tasman

The four New Zealand crews competing in this year's Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Challenge are aiming for perfect performances this weekend. Surf Life Saving New... Read More

Past winners headline 102km race

Kiwis Ruth Croft and Daniel Jones are set to headline the 15th anniversary edition of Tarawera Ultra-Trail, both past winners of the 102km race and hoping to... Read More

Proposed sports fees a council 'cash grab' - Club

New fees for using sport fields in Tauranga is being met with resistance from clubs, who fear it will prevent people from playing. Tauranga... Read More