Sports

Tauranga man's 54-year woodchopping legacy

Former champion woodchopper Neville Bowen is 'not going to let the old man in yet”. The 73-year-old from Tauranga has competed in woodchopping for 54... Read More

Young volunteers spruce up cricket club

A group of young people are making the most of the holidays, sprucing up Te Puke's cricket club with a colourful mural. Kalib Wallace from 247 Health and... Read More

McMillan announced as All Blacks XV Head Coach

Clayton McMillan has been announced as Head Coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match Northern Tour with Assistant Coaches Jamie Mackintosh... Read More

Tim Southee steps down as test captain

Tim Southee stepped down as Black Caps Test captain on October 2, with Tom Latham confirmed to take the role full-time. Latham, who captained the Test side... Read More

Future stars of motocross head to nationals

Don't let the size of these racers fool you, their hearts are huge and their desire and determination perhaps even greater than that. Run by the Taranaki... Read More

Siblings dominate at Sticky Johnson Champs

The duo of Zara Owen and Jaxon Pardoe of Gisborne have claimed the two major titles at the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by Skullcandy completed... Read More

Protect our lakes from freshwater pests

With trout fishing season opening today, those coming to the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes are being urged to be vigilant in stopping the spread of freshwater pests. Toi... Read More

Snapper limits up, orange roughy down

Catch limits for several fisheries will be increased after a review that shows stocks of those species are healthy and abundant. The changes are being made... Read More

NZ fishing season opens October 1

With the 2024/25 fishing season officially starting on Tuesday, October 1, anglers across New Zealand are gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular start. Fish... Read More

Silver Ferns deliver thrilling trophy opener

The Silver Ferns produced plenty of optimism for the upcoming international window despite being pipped 59-58 by England in a thrilling opening match of the... Read More

Growing female football in Tauranga

For a long time, female football in Tauranga has been under-served, says Maia Ririnui, a senior coach and wāhine executive committee member. 'Forever and... Read More

BOP Steamers thrash Northland 53-13

Bay of Plenty Steamers put on an exciting and well-played performance thrashing Northland on Saturday at the Tauranga Domain, with a final score of 53-13. The... Read More