Sports

Steamers prepare for historic NPC semifinal

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are poised to make history - and one of the team's greats believes they have what it takes to win. On Saturday at Tauranga... Read More

Five Tauranga sailors in on America’s Cup action

Five athletes who honed their sailing skills on Tauranga Moana are making waves at the 2024 America's Cup, currently underway in Spanish waters. While Peter... Read More

NZ team ready for ultimate test

Team New Zealand is fizzing at the prospect of achieving positive results at the 2024 International Six Days Enduro in Spain, being held this week from October... Read More

New era for IronMāori

Fifteen years after the launch of IronMāori, the annual indigenous triathlon has returned to the place where the idea was conceived, Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga. Heather... Read More

Jiu Jitsu International: Katikati wins big

The best Japanese jiu jitsu teams took out the top two teams trophies for overall points at the recent world championships - but coming third was a small... Read More

Steamers secure spot in NPC semifinals

Bay of Plenty have secured a spot in the NPC semifinals after a thrilling last-minute victory over Hawke's Bay in the quarter-finals on Saturday. The final... Read More

League Legends XIII kit up for men’s wellbeing

WARNING: This story mentions suicidal ideation. Please see below for help and crisis information. The first time former professional rugby league player Louis... Read More

Triple Pairs tournament at Waihi Golf Club

The nineth edition of the Barfoot & Thomson-sponsored Waihi Triple Pairs Tournament was held over the weekend. Ninety players from various parts of the North... Read More

Entries open for City to Surf fun run and walk

Entries are open for the Tauranga City to Surf, billed by organisers as the Bay of Plenty's biggest annual fun run and walk. The popular fun run coming... Read More

League Legends win on and off the field

Despite the fact that the inaugural League Legends team are now retired from the professional game, the ex-NRL and Kiwi representative players still had all... Read More

League all-stars gear up for Rotorua showdown

Rotorua is set to host a star-studded lineup this Saturday when the inaugural League Legends XIII showdown kicks off at Puketawhero Park. The squad of NRL... Read More

Black Ferns named for final test against France

The Black Ferns coaching group have named their match-day 23 to play France in their final Test of the WXV1 Tournament at BC Place, Vancouver. The match will... Read More