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Thu, Jun 11, 2026 6:03 AM

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

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 6:02 AM

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

Thu, Jun 11, 2026 6:01 AM

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

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 6:00 AM

Superb showing sees Paroa remain second

An incredible team performance helped Paroa to an impressive 60-12 victory at Lawson Park on Saturda

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 6:00 AM

Secondary schools Soaked in Adventure

Soaked in Adventure held its first secondary schools’ championship last Thursday, attracting student

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 5:25 PM

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

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 6:03 AM

Annual regatta makes waves at Port Ōhope

The Port Ōhope Yacht Club held its annual King’s Birthday Regatta, attracting competitors from acros

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 6:02 AM

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

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 6:00 AM

Huge turnout of harriers for memorial race

There was a huge turnout of almost 50 runners, officials and supporters at the Whakatāne Harriers Ar

Fri, Jun 5, 2026 6:00 AM

Young cyclists shine at awards

Young cyclists took centre stage at the Whakatāne Cycling Club’s annual prizegiving on Saturday even

Thu, Jun 4, 2026 6:01 AM

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

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 6:03 AM

Whakatāne players qualify for basketball nationals

Whakatāne basketball players have helped Tauranga City Basketball Association’s Under-16 A Premier t

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 6:02 AM

Tournament a success despite smaller numbers

There were booming drives, fabulous iron shots, spectacular chips and fantastic putts as golfers bat

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 6:00 AM

Whakatāne Intermediate claim double silver at Super 11 champs

Whakatāne Intermediate School has celebrated a successful showing at the recent Super 11 Badminton C

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:03 AM

Hooked on Happenings: Whakatāne Sportfishing Club

Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and all those affected by the recent tragedies on our c

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:02 AM

Annual golf tournament still hitting the green

The Kawerau 54-Hole Golf Tourna-ment never considered not running this weekend. A few other tournam

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:01 AM

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

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:01 AM

Gravel race showdown on Stanley Road

Mixing things up for the winter programme, last Saturday’s Whakatāne Cycling Club race stretched to

Fri, May 29, 2026 6:01 AM

Medals nabbed in Tauranga Open Cross-Country Race

A team of Whakatāne harriers performed very well at the Tauranga Open Cross-Country Interclub Races

Thu, May 28, 2026 6:01 AM

Ōpōtiki men dig deep to secure first win

Proud. That is the word being bandied about following Ōpōtiki’s last-minute 22-20 win in their Baywi

Wed, May 27, 2026 3:13 PM

Women make it good weekend for club

Using the premier men’s result as motivation, the Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team produced their best res

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:02 AM

Marist making steady inroads as competition progresses

Whakatāne Marist maintained third spot in the EBOP Premier Men’s Competition with a 57-22 win over T

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:00 AM

Whakatāne swimmers shine at national championships

Four members of the Whakatāne Swimming Club returned home with an impressive haul of medals after co

Wed, May 27, 2026 6:00 AM

Aidan recognised for standout season

Eastern Bay of Plenty Cricket Club’s rising young player, Aidan Hogg, has been recognised for his im

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