Teen rugby whizz off to Perth
Kutarere 16-year-old Ruru Tuari-Hape was tired but happy when the Ōpōtiki News caught up with her at
Top season for former Ōpōtiki women’s star
Rikki Fitzgerald’s final rugby season in Dunedin has been her best. The former Trident High School,
Whakaari memorial golf tournament changes course
The Whakaari Hayden Marshall-Inman Memorial Golf Tournament is on the move. Each year, this special
Swim club re-launches business house comp on its 81st birthday
Whakatāne Swimming Club is resurrecting a long-standing local tradition, a business house competitio
Full day at Blue Lake 1000 regatta
Tikitapu (Blue Lake) put on pristine conditions for the first regatta of the rowing season last Satu
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