Sports

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

New addition as Black Caps eye lead over England

Central Stags pace-bowler Blair Tickner has been added to the Black Caps squad for the remainder of the Chemist Warehouse ODI series against England. The... Read More

BOP arborist claims world tree climbing title

Steph Dryfhout has a 'passion” for trees - and now she's a double world champion at climbing them. The Bay of Plenty arborist has won her second consecutive... Read More

Baypark Speedway launches 2025-2026 season

Feature race victories held some extra personal significance for the big winners at the 2025-26 Baypark Speedway season opener on Saturday night. Former NZ... Read More

Williamson returns as Blackcaps face England

The Blackcaps take on England today at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui for the first One-Day International of the three-match series, with play set to begin at 2pm. Kane... Read More