Sports

A classic game of pickleball in Mount Maunganui

Mount Pickleball Club members proved they can foot it with the best in the country at the weekend. More than 280 players from around New Zealand descended... Read More

Mt Ruapehu life pass holders ‘devastated’

Ruapehu Skifields Stakeholders Association representatives said life pass holders are 'miffed” and turning away from the slopes this season. In addition,... Read More

Golf NZ aims to grow women’s golf participation

Golf New Zealand hopes the momentum generated by Lydia Ko's Paris Olympics and AIG Women's Open tournament wins will help double the number of women and girls... Read More

Ironman 70.3 world champs 100 days away

The countdown is on with just 100 days to go until the 2024 VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship triathlon descends on Taupō from December 14-15. More... Read More

Carrington reveals coaching and mindset tips

Dame Lisa Carrington has provided an insight into what made her the most dominant Olympian in New Zealand history. Speaking on Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking... Read More

Maketū teen's big year on NZ surfing circuit

Maketū's Jayda Bramley has had a consistent year competing on the 2024 New Zealand surfing circuit. She made every final bar one, and finished in... Read More

No rugby at AIMS Games for a young Nathan Harris

When former All Black Nathan Harris signed up for the first-ever AIMS Games 20 years ago, rugby wasn't an option. So, he played football instead - and... Read More

AIMS: Heavy traffic volumes expected in Tauranga

With an influx of visitors expected for the annual Zespri AIMS Games, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi advises residents and visitors to plan their city journeys. People... Read More

Tauranga dance studio represents NZ at worlds

With more than 200 hours of training in just three weeks, Tauranga dance troupes from Space Studios are dedicated to showcasing their talents on the world stage. An... Read More

BOP gears up for this week’s hockey tournament

Tauranga Hockey Association is excited to be hosting the Rankin Cup and India Shield which is Hockey New Zealand's top-tier secondary school boys' tournament. 'We... Read More

Fast offroad racers head for Bay of Plenty

The fastest drivers in offroad racing head for the Bay of Plenty this weekend to contest round six of the 2024 championship. They are chasing one last chance... Read More

Ruth Croft second at UTMB

One of New Zealand's leading trail runners and the 2024 Tarawera Ultra-Trail by UTMB champion has clinched an impressive second place finish on her UTMB debut. Ruth... Read More