Fight Night popular for Eastern Bay fighters
The biggest-ever contingent of local fighters will compete at Mortal Combat Fight Night at the Whaka
Intermediate students shine at Gisborne events
Early this month, a group of Whakatāne Intermediate School students travelled to Gisborne to compete
Sportfishing club hosts successful Hams tourney
The Whakatāne Sport Fishing Club hosted its popular Hams Fishing Tournament over the weekend. With
New touch game chance to show off footwork
5M Touch organiser Nehemiah Gordon-Amoroa is creating a game for the Eastern Bay’s young people to s
Slippery start to the 4x4 Trials season on Downard Road
Sunday saw 4x4 off-road vehicles from across the country converge on Downard Road in White Pine Bush
Clark joins top team for Godzone
Whakatāne’s Sam Clark has joined a world-class team for next week’s Godzone adventure race in Marlbo
Trident duo named in NZ beach volleyball squad
Isla Webster and Sua Te-Whetu Lomi have just filled their summer holidays. The Trident High School
Poroporo make most of BOP Sevens opportunity
The recent Bay of Plenty Club Sevens has proven useful for one Eastern Bay club as it looks ahead to
Perfect weekend for Capill
Motocross rider Darren Capill has shown he still has the goods, picking up multiple wins at the rece
2025 Toi's Challenge just as popular as ever
Whakatāne’s Julian’s Berry Farm Toi’s Challenge has proven it’s as popular as ever with another succ
Black Ferns' captain Bristol bound
Omaio’s Ruahei Demant is heading for a change of scenery for four months. The Black Ferns’ first fi
4x4 Nationals come to town
Round one of the 2025 National 4x4 Trials is on in the Eastern Bay on Sunday. The action will take
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