Town teams fight to final whistle
Whakatāne Town’s men’s and women’s football teams picked up positive wins in the last round of actio
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Semifinalists confirmed with round to spare
The EBOP Premier Rugby men’s semifinalists have been confirmed after the latest round of action on S
Bush half marathon returns
The Whakatāne Bush Half Marathon has returned for its sophomore year after a successful debut in 202
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Rangers’ never-say-die attitude sees them through
Plains Rangers were involved in two very similar nail-biting, gutsy thrillers at Links Avenue, Mount
Eastern Bay runners take on best
The best young cross-country runners in the Eastern Bay tested their skills against runners from 91
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Women’s teams ready for semifinals
Two Eastern Bay women’s rugby teams have their sights, unexpectedly, set on finals this season. Nei
Ōpōtiki premiers carry on strong form
A Braeden Elmiger hattrick helped Ōpōtiki to a 42-15 win over Te Teko at Princess Street Reserve. T
Prasad named in NZ U20s volleyball team
Whakatāne High School’s Monique Prasad has just jetted off on her biggest sporting achievement. The
Eastern Bay teams produce solid showings at Tai Mitchell
Eastern Bay teams showed plenty of promise and talent at the Tai Mitchell tournament held in Rotorua
Poroporo record impressive victory over Rūātoki
Poroporo’s victory over Rūātoki in the Baywide Women’s Premiership was an impressive effort. The 26
Goals aplenty for Town teams in victories
It was a goal fest for Whakatāne Town’s men’s and women’s teams as they scored 13 goals between them
Martin wins Fred Jones Memorial race
Ian Martin ran a great race to win the Fred Jones Memorial Race on Saturday. There was a good turno
Successful Tai Mitchell for girls
Ōpōtiki Tai Mitchell girls team showed impressive skills, running the ball from everywhere, playing
Ōpōtiki teams continue strong form
The Ōpōtiki premier men’s rugby team have picked up where they left off following a bye. Ōpōtiki co
Chess whiz earns national spot
Whakatāne High School student Albie Cameron has secured himself a spot in the chess national finals
Tough weekend for three EBOP women's teams
It was a tough weekend as three of the Eastern Bay’s four women’s rugby teams suffered losses. Poro
Paroa return to top of table
An impressive bonus point win has helped Paroa back to the top of the Eastern Bay of Plenty Premier
Future bright for historic Waimana sports club
A $62,913 grant from Trust Horizon is soon to bring renewed energy to the 120-year-old Waimana Sport
Rangers need to retrieve goal-scoring knack
Plains Rangers’ men travelled to play Papamoa on Saturday. Conditions were good for football, althou
Teams going strong despite odd sip up
The Ōpōtiki women can be proud of their most recent showing on the field despite losing 31-10. Ōpōt
Local umpire awarded for long service
Local bowling staple Derek Kendall has been celebrated for his more than 25 years of service as a bo
Eastern Bay teams ready for Tai Mitchell battle
Will this be the year an Eastern Bay side takes out Tai Mitchell or will the main sides like Te Puke
Ōpōtiki turns in top showing
It looks as if it is Ōpōtiki’s competition to lose. The EBOP premier men’s team produced one of the
Town women slaughter Waiariki
Emma Owen was the toast of the Whakatāne Football Club on Sunday after bagging home an impressive ei