AIMS Games

Tauranga welcomes thousands to AIMS Games

The 19th Zespri AIMS Games School Sporting Championships kicked off in thunderous and spectacular fashion on Sunday as thousands of young athletes from across... Read More

Prepare for bustling city with Zespri AIMS Games

With more than 24,000 visitors expected to the city this week, Tauranga City Council and the AIMS organising committee have been preparing for the biggest Zespri... Read More

Tāneatua returns to AIMS Games

The classroom chatter is shushed and a respectful silence falls on Tāneatua's Tīhei Mauri Ora community centre. The pupils stand completely still in their... Read More

Tauranga Special School makes Aims Games debut

Laura Hollands looks directly down the carpeted pitch and bowls her bowl. All is quiet until her bowl slows and stops within centimetres of the white jack. Her... 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

The Green Team: Worth their weight in gold

For a group of intermediate students from Tauranga, their performance at next week's Zespri AIMS Games will be measured in tons, not medals. That's because... Read More

Leshgo and urban slang at the AIMS Games

As well as being the New Zealand hub for intermediate-aged sports this last week, the Zespri AIMS Games in Tauranga is also ground-zero for all the latest cool... Read More

Tāneatua golf boys win gold

A Tāneatua School boy is heading back to school this week, ready to celebrate his golfing success with his schoolmates. In basketball boots, with borrowed... Read More

Volunteers: 'the backbone' of Zespri AIMS Games

Tauranga Boys' College student Thomas Winter is proving that volunteering is the best way for an athlete to give back to sport. He is one of 1800-plus volunteers... Read More

Huge smiles and happy hearts as games end

The annual Zespri AIMS Games is not only showcasing the talents of young athletes but also highlighting the collaborative efforts of the Zespri AIMS Games organisers... Read More

AIMS Games supporters welcomed with fines

More than 35 parking tickets were issued to Zespri AIMS Games supporters on the event's first day as cars squeezed around Mount Maunganui's Blake Park. With... Read More