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
Neely Log stays in Ōpōtiki
Ōpōtiki Squash Club has retained the Neely Log in a hard-fought contest against the Bay of Plenty’s
Riders set sights on the Gamblers Trophy in Tūrangi
Twelve riders and their horses from the Horse Sports Ōpōtiki club 2023 will travel to Tūrangi at the
Javelin record endures 50 Years at Ōpōtiki College
Rufus Dempsey Although Leonard Dain passed away in 2007, his school javelin record has lived on for
Countdown on for Japanese trip
Whakatāne Judo Club is fundraising for a September trip to one of the world’s premium martial arts d
CrossFit for kids popular
With the first school term coming to an end, registrations will soon be open for Whakatāne’s popular
Funding secured for schools’ indoor court upgrades
A co-ordinated upgrade of indoor court facilities across four Whakatāne schools will proceed followi
Ōpōtiki rally driver takes on Thailand
Rallying a Toyota Hilux 4x4 in Thailand was a totally new experience for Ōpōtiki rally-driver Mike Y
Zandre makes a splash at WHS swimming sports
Whakatāne High School kicked off the week with its annual swimming sports. The day began with about
Wilde to kick off 2026 season in world-class showdown
Whakatāne’s Hayden Wilde will kick off his 2026 season alongside a talent-packed field at Ironman 70
Hooked on Happenings with Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
The New Zealand Sportfishing Council Nationals were held in the last week of February and, with a we
Wilde to kick off 2026 season in world class showdown
Whakatāne’s Hayden Wilde will kick off his 2026 season alongside a talent-packed field at Ironman 70
National Surf Life Saving Champs success for the region
Whakatāne Surf Life Saving Club is celebrating an impressive haul of medals and standout performance
Whakatāne High rowers shine at North Island Championships
In what has been a weather-interrupted season at Lake Karāpiro, rowers and supporters were finally t
Orr-West itching for speedy return
Motorsport racer Christina Orr-West is ready to get back into her V6 “Bell” following a three-month
Medals bagged at nationals
Rufus Dempsey The 2026 AON New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships wrapped up on Sunday at Ōhope
Doney returns to competitive sport success
What began as a passing glance at an advertisement has turned into a national title and selection fo
Whakatāne cricket star tops league as team lift Lakelands T20 Trophy
Eastern Bay cricket fans have plenty to celebrate this season as Whakatāne’s Kunal Mahajan delivered