Sports

Tauranga rallies behind Tonga league team

The Tauranga Tongan community is preparing to hit the streets on Saturday evening in a show of support for Tonga's rugby league team ahead of its highly... Read More

Chiefs name 2027 squad

The Gallagher Chiefs have named their 2027 DHL Super Rugby Pacific squad this week, including seven rookies. They are Richard Judd, Charlie Sinton, Frank... Read More

Allard lays down early title marker at Baypark

Two-time New Zealand Sprint Car champion Jonathan Allard has sent an early warning to his rivals with a commanding victory at Baypark Speedway's season-opening... Read More

Bay players feature in ND season-opener squad

Bay of Plenty cricketers Brett Hampton and Joe Carter have been named in Northern Districts' squad for the opening match of the 2026/27 Ford Trophy campaign. Northern... Read More

Blind bowler's remarkable rise to the world stage

What started as a way to rebuild life after tragedy has led Tauranga's Alexandra Bishop to one of the biggest opportunities of her sporting career. Less than... Read More

A family game for all ages

From grandparents to grandchildren, croquet is bringing generations together on the lawn. For Bay of Plenty Croquet Association president Gretchen Benvie,... Read More

Speedway stars set for Baypark season opener

A star-studded field is set to launch the 2026-27 Baypark Speedway season this weekend. Five former New Zealand sprint car champions headline a 19-car sprint... Read More

Volleyball club ends 20-year title drought

A 'surreal” championship triumph has ended a two-decade wait for national success for a Bay of Plenty volleyball club. The Tauranga Volleyball... Read More

Teeing off for youth mental health

Tauranga businesses and golf enthusiasts have a chance to rub shoulders with sporting personalities and musicians on the fairway while making a difference to... Read More

Augmented reality coming to Black Caps matches

Bay of Plenty cricket fans can feel the thrill of facing and striking a real ball via augmented-reality simulator at November's Black Caps-India matches at Bay... Read More

From bullied schoolboy to Olympian, and mentor

After more than a decade chasing Olympic dreams, New Zealand discus thrower Connor Bell has retired from competitive athletics but he has no intention of sitting... Read More

From dad’s old board to the world stage

Three years after picking up his dad's old longboard, Mount Maunganui surfer Jaxon Willows is preparing to take on the world's best. The 18-year-old is in... Read More