Runners inspire with their 35th and 49th marathons
More than half a century after first tackling the famous course, 76-year-old Ōpōtiki runner James Cr
Ōpōtiki women take spoils over Te Puke
They may have been down on personnel, but that didn’t stop the Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team from claim
First victory within reach for men’s side
The Ōpōtiki men’s premier rugby team have made a good fist of their first five games in the Baywide
Ōpōtiki retain Neely Log after dramatic countback
Ōpōtiki Squash Club has successfully defended the prestigious Neeley Log, surviving a fierce challen
Louis wins under-14 at NZ Grom Series final
A win at the final event of the New Zealand Grom Series has led to Whakatāne teen surfer rubbing sho
Jones wins back-to-back UTA50 titles
Nail-biting racing highlighted Saturday’s UTA50 races at the 2026 HOKA Ultra-Trail Australia as Whak
EBOP Junior Badminton competition off to strong start
The EBOP Junior Badminton competition is under way, with 64 students taking to the courts every Frid
Mother-daughter duo serve up pickleball title
Just six months after taking up pickleball, Whakatāne mother-and-daughter duo Tiina Sirkku and Marin
Hooked on Happenings - Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
The Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters Trout Tournament was held last weekend on the waters of Lak
Rūātoki score first victory win win over former champion
The Rūātoki women’s rugby team have kicked their season into action with a victory over former champ
No hiding in the hills of Braemar
Last Saturday’s Whakatāne Cycling Club race was held on a shortened 33-kilomtre version of the Braem
Masters win 14 medals at 2026 Legions champs
A fantastic day was had by our crew of nine masters’ rowers representing Whakatāne Rowing Club at th
Poroporo pick up first win in see-saw contest
Poroporo claimed their first win of the season with a hard-fought 17-13 home victory over Tāneatua o
Campbell wins Lathams Track Trophy
Aidan Campbell ran really well on the Whakatāne Harriers Lathams Track Race on Saturday to win the L
Mixed weekend as men beaten, women win
The Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team have bounced back in the best possible fashion with a commanding win.
Lines, Ashburn victorious in Rotorua Marathon
As the mist cleared and the full moon gave way to a brilliant autumn sun over humble Lake Rotorua, n
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Crouchleys win feijoa and avocado race
Several of the Crouchley family won their grades at the Whakatāne Harriers races through Peter de Fe
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Tough weekend for EBOP teams in women’s comps
The Eastern Bay’s three female rugby teams suffered losses in the first round matches of their respe
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Te Teko maintain top spot
Te Teko are shaping up as the team to beat in the EBOP Premier Men’s rugby competition in 2026. The
Whakatāne women take trophy in Champion of Champions Fours
The Bay champion of champions events continue to deliver their share of surprises and drama – this t
Golf fundraiser drives support for youth
Fine weather and strong community interest helped make this year’s Rotary charity golf day a success
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Ōpōtiki women beaten by neighbours
There is nothing better than a first up battle against your neighbours, and that is exactly what tra
Kayak fishing success
Last weekend saw Whakatāne host one of only two national kayak fishing competitions in the country,
Swimmers medal at age group champs
Whakatāne swimmers Zandre Herbst and Chloe Gladwin have added to the Whakatāne Swimming Club’s growi