Top rugby teams score strong victories
Paroa, Whakatāne Marist and Te Teko all bagged wins in the latest round of the EBOP Premier Men’s Ru
Perfect weekend for Orr-West at Taupō
The latest round of the NZ Sixes proved successful for Eastern Bay driver Christina Orr-West. Her t
Hooked on Happenings with Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
The New Zealand Sportfishing Council Youth Nationals started on Easter Friday and, with the weather
Fast and close racing at Vaianu-affected Coastlands relay
A smaller group of 16 people produced some very fast times in the Coastlands Classic Relay on Saturd
Leger-Walker creates history with WNBA pick
Don’t be surprised if Ōpōtiki becomes a town covered in orange following a recent announcement of on
Good first -up showing for men’s premier side
Ōpōtiki Sports’ premier side can be proud of their first up performance in the Baywide Premier Rugby
Eastern Bay pair shine in special game for Black Ferns
The Black Ferns clash against the US last weekend in the United States was special for two Eastern B
Whakatāne Town start season in fine style
Whakatāne Town senior men’s football team have started their season in fine style with a hard-fought
Annual Rotary Club golf tournament tees off on Friday
The 34th annual Rotary Club charity golf tournament is on this week, teeing off at 11am on Friday wi
Unterberger showcases talent with tennis victory
Laura Unterberger admits she didn’t quite know what to expect when she entered the Bay of Plenty wom
Great opening day at Whakatāne harriers
There was a superb turnout of almost 30 people at the Whakatāne Harriers Opening Club run from the c
Doney and Weeks athletic club champions
A series of consistent good performances throughout the 2025/26 athletic season saw Willie Doney (sn
Handicapping put to the test in fast-finishing club race
The parcours of the Tahuna circuit is hard on handicappers. The longer course and three steep hills
Men’s side gear up for Baywide challenge
Ōpōtiki senior men’s and senior reserves rugby teams have stepped away for the Eastern Bay competiti
Coasties take Gamblers Trophy
The Coasties, a small horse sports team from Omaio, have won the prestigious Gamblers Trophy. The r
Ōhope form women’s team
Ōhope Football Club is branching out in 2026, forming a women’s team for the season, thanks to the i
Athletes shine at NZ Masters
It was a successful couple of days on the track and in the field for a group of Eastern Bay athletes
Rugby coach's 75km mission to lift his club
While many sports teams turn to quiz nights and raffles to raise funds, one Bay of Plenty rugby coac
Sax claims memorial trophy on 20th anniversary tribute
This year’s Kevin Hunt Memorial Race marked the 20th anniversary of Kevin’s passing, aged only 43 an
Paroa beat highly fancied Tauranga rivals to win Rosebowl
It’s been a long time between drinks, but Paroa finally have their name on the Ratana Rose Bowl afte
Big scores to open Eastern Bay rugby season
A Mason Raynes’ hat-trick propelled Paroa to an emphatic victory in the opening round of the EBOP se
Different look to Eastern Bay club rugby season
The Eastern Bay men’s club rugby competition has a slightly different look in 2026. After dominatin
Orr-West shows class at Hampton Downs
Christina Orr-West was in red hot form racing her way around Hampton Downs recently. She managed to
Te Whānau-ā-Apanui club hope for victory
Ōpōtiki may have joined the Baywide competition, but Tihirau Victory Club have taken their place in