Fitzgerald's Aupiki return
For two years, rugby was no longer part of Tynealle Fitzgerald’s everyday life. The banter with tea
Ōpōtiki shows tremendous ticker in valuable victory
Proud, stoked, happy are just a few of the just adjectives Ōpōtiki premier coach David Te Moana used
Women to host home semifinal
They may have fallen short in their quest to topple TVC but the Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team can hold
Pickleball medal success for Whitley
Whakatāne’s Tracy Whitley has returned from the PPA pickleball tournament in Wellington with silver
Sirkku completes triple crown at pickleball champs
History was made at the Whakatāne Tennis and Pickleball Club on Sunday as former Bay of Plenty tenni
Hooked on Happenings
This week, the Whakatāne Sportfishing Club Junior Team, consisting of Kiana Skead, Mia Hyndman, Mala
Poroporo hang tough despite injury woes
This is the time of year that becomes increasingly difficult for rugby teams, and the Poroporo women
Ōpōtiki fall to sharp Greerton outfit
Ōpōtiki were unable to pick up their second win of the season, going down 38-16 to a well-drilled Gr
Injury-stricken Ōpōtiki women bag key victory
Ōpōtiki player-coach Helena Coughlan was that short of backs she had to fill her team’s backline wit
College badminton team returns to competition after 10 years
For the first time in more than 10 years, Ōpōtiki College has a badminton team competing in a second
Superb showing sees Paroa remain second
An incredible team performance helped Paroa to an impressive 60-12 victory at Lawson Park on Saturda
Secondary schools Soaked in Adventure
Soaked in Adventure held its first secondary schools’ championship last Thursday, attracting student
Te Teko maintain winning run in premier competition
A 25-point haul to fullback Gavin Causer helped Te Teko keep their winning run in check with a 70-10
Annual regatta makes waves at Port Ōhope
The Port Ōhope Yacht Club held its annual King’s Birthday Regatta, attracting competitors from acros
Holly found her love of people and the water
SPORTS PROFILE: For Holly Rowland, a life in or on the water was never in doubt. Her family life re
Huge turnout of harriers for memorial race
There was a huge turnout of almost 50 runners, officials and supporters at the Whakatāne Harriers Ar
Young cyclists shine at awards
Young cyclists took centre stage at the Whakatāne Cycling Club’s annual prizegiving on Saturday even
Ōpōtiki teams well-beaten in home fixtures
It was a weekend to forget for the two Ōpōtiki men’s rugby teams. Playing at home in front of a big
Whakatāne players qualify for basketball nationals
Whakatāne basketball players have helped Tauranga City Basketball Association’s Under-16 A Premier t
Tournament a success despite smaller numbers
There were booming drives, fabulous iron shots, spectacular chips and fantastic putts as golfers bat
Whakatāne Intermediate claim double silver at Super 11 champs
Whakatāne Intermediate School has celebrated a successful showing at the recent Super 11 Badminton C
Hooked on Happenings: Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and all those affected by the recent tragedies on our c
Annual golf tournament still hitting the green
The Kawerau 54-Hole Golf Tourna-ment never considered not running this weekend. A few other tournam
Injuries and unavailability see Poroporo default
t was set to be the game of the season to date but, unfortunately, it was anything but as a lack of