Handball opportunity for Growden
Whakatāne High School’s Sophie Growden was part of a New Zealand Handball team that recently compete
Return to EBOP sees Forsyth flourish
It’s been another top indoor volleyball season for the Eastern Bay’s Campbell Forsyth. The Volley B
Visiting team takes out EBOP Sevens tournament
A fantastic round of sevens was held at Rugby Park in Whakatāne last weekend. With action beginning
Strong field delivers thrilling racing
Whakatāne Cycle Club’s Monday race on the revised Thornton circuit saw Lorien Hicksen storm to victo
Harriers head to Auckland for marathon
Sunday, November 2, saw a strong contingent from the Whakatāne Harriers Club head north for the annu
Hooked on Happenings at the Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
It’s been a busy and exciting month for the Whakatāne Sportfishing Club, with some impressive catche
Exciting Start to New Season at Whakatāne Rowing Festival
Conditions on the Whakatāne River were at their best last Saturday for the Whakatāne Rowing Club’s a
Jayden strikes gold at national judo champs
Fourteen-year-old Jayden Horton has won gold and silver for the Whakatāne Judo Club at the recent na
Perfect weekend for Orr-West
Christina Orr-West struggles to remember if she’s ever won three races in one weekend. The Edgecumb
Walker goes back-to-back in Ohope 10,000
Ryan Walker successfully defended his Ōhope 10,000 title at Labour Weekend. The Ōhope Beach Golf Li
Rūātoki’s Waaka announced as fourth Warriors signing
There will be extra reason to cheer for the Warriors Wahine in 2026 with Rūātoki’s Stacey Waaka havi
Gymkhana a big hit
The Whakatāne Pony Club Open Gymkhana was held at Racecourse Park earlier this month, attracting 48
Whakatāne to host opening round of club sevens
Fifteens may have ended for the season but club rugby teams are now into the swing of things with se
Lifting the lid on lifesaving
The Ōpōtiki Surf Lifesaving Club Open Day on Sunday will provide information on its many activities
Season to remember for Ōpōtiki rugby talent
Ōpōtiki rugby player Braeden Elmiger had his best season yet on the rugby field. The talented outsi
Riding a wave of growth
The upcoming season is shaping up to be an exciting time for the Whakatāne Surf Life Saving Club, wi
Wilde continues impressive T100 form
Whakatāne’s Hayden Wilde continues to impress since returning from injury. The international triath
Pickleball duo win silver at NZ Open
Having secured silver at last month’s New Zealand Open in Auckland, Whakatāne pickleballers Jillian
Swimmers shine at National Short Court Championships
Two Whakatāne swimmers tested themselves against New Zealand’s best at the National Short Course Swi
Top field for Ōhope 10,000 Men’s Open
The Ōhope Beach Golf Links’ signature event, the Ōhope 10,000 Men’s Open is on this weekend. The to
Ōhope Indoor Bowls celebrates 75 years
The Ōhope Indoor Bowls Club was formed in 1950 and this weekend, 75 years on, current and past membe
Tūhoe Wāhine Toa return for second year at ANZMRL Tuakana Tournament
The Tūhoe Wāhine Toa team are back for the second consecutive year at the ANZMRL Tuakana Tournament,
Virtus Games success for Whakatāne’s Chloe
Whakatāne swimmer Chloe Gladwin returned from the 2025 Virtus Swimming Championships in Thailand wit
Volleyball club spikes above the net
A new volleyball club, Above the Net, has been making waves on the national scene despite being in o