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Knights fall to Stags in thriller
Despite having all the momentum early, Northern Knights have gone down to Central Stags.
Wilde wins Mount's Eves Surfbreaker Triathlon
Hayden Wilde has taken top spot at the Eves Surfbreaker Triathlon.
Northern Knights eye win against Central Stags
Northern Knights play Central Stags in the Burger King Super Smash T20 at Bay Oval tonight
Top rugby referee calls for more to try it
There are highs and lows to refereeing rugby, but it's worth it.
Olympian says Mount ideal for international tournament
Top beach volleyball athletes helping local teenagers in the sport.
Golf: Kang's day at Pump Mount Pro-Am
Mount Maunganui Golf Club's Pump Mount Pro-Am attracts big names in New Zealand golf.
India A dominate New Zealand A in Bay Oval clashes
The three, 50-over matches between NZ A and India A have wrapped up.
Pump Mount Pro-Am attracts big names in NZ golf
Mount Maunganui Golf Club's Pump Mount Pro-Am gets under way.
Poor rules reason for school rugby mess
NZ Rugby governs our national game, but not necessarily the game at secondary school level
Ref Glen Jackson: 'I don't think fans will like cameras for offside rulings'
Rugby ref Glen Jackson has opened up on why he avoids social media.
Tauranga's Black Caps stars back home
Tauranga's Black Caps stars reflect on test series win against Pakistan.
Three-match 50-over series starts at Mount's Bay Oval
India A and New Zealand A want results in this weekend's three-match 50-over series.
Plastic waste a scourge on our country
Plastic bags and plastic packaging are a blight on the country.
India A and New Zealand A eager for outcome
The three-match 50-over series starts at Bay Oval today.
Three Bay sports events are finalists in national event
Two of Tauranga's biggest sports events of 2017 are finalists for national award.
Three matches crucial for Corey Anderson's World Cup hopes
Anderson returns as New Zealand A play India A in three day-night matches this week.
Peter Williams: Celebrating success of women's sport
Netball is no longer women's main option when it comes to playing sports.
Go-karts next for V8 Supercars champ Scott McLaughlin
V8 Supercars champ Scott McLaughlin heading back to go-karts in his off-season.
Busy time for Tauranga athlete Lochlainn O'Connor
Why Aquinas College Year 13 student Lochlainn O'Connor is a fish in the water.
Tauranga Aero Club to defend national title
Tauranga Aero Club will be able to defend their national title in February.
Peter Williams: Car park example of solution looking for problem
Phoenix car park is a fantastic example of a solution looking for a problem.
BOP Women's Sevens prepare for nationals
Bay of Plenty Sevens aims to qualify for nationals at Northern Region competition.
Bay rugby involving charities that play key role in Tauranga
Bay rugby is helping to make people more aware of what charities do through sport.
NZ A and India A to play at Bay Oval under lights
Tauranga cricket fans will get their first taste of day/night cricket for the season.
Truth behind Fiji's shock win
Peter Williams says we should not let the romance of Fiji's rugby win over France fool us.
Aquinas College student Lochlainn O'Connor leads the way
Aquinas College student Lochlainn O'Connor has capped off a breakthrough sporting year.
Peter Williams: Workplace tragedies could have been avoided
Has the Government really tried its best for the CTV building victims' families?
Peter Williams: It's time for stale Steve Hansen to go
Could New Zealand's World Cup campaign next year be over in the quarter finals?
Peter Williams: Making teaching attractive is the first step
Teachers' pay should be based on incentives and performance
How a new stadium in Auckland could affect Tauranga
Auckland Waterfront Consortium has great plans for our biggest city; should the BoP care?
Rahane at the crossroads of cricketing career
India A will start their four-day cricket match against New Zealand A at Bay Oval today.
One game at a time for rising NZ cricketer Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra preparing for New Zealand A vs India A match at Bay Oval today.
Rising star ready to light up Bay Oval
Talented young Prithvi Shaw has happy memories of playing in the Bay of Plenty.
All Blacks Sevens preparing for Dubai
Back from injury, Bay sevens player Ngarohi McGarvey-Black is happy to be contracted.
Doug Bracewell returns with NZ A team
Tauranga-born pace bowler Doug Bracewell is a feature of NZ A team to play India.
Steamers face formidable crossover games
Matches for Bay of Plenty Steamers in next year's Mitre 10 Cup have been decided.
O'Dea brothers back training after Commonwealth Games
O'Dea brothers are back in training together after Commonwealth Games.
Cricket stars named in India A team
The India A team is playing against New Zealand A at Bay Oval next Friday.
Big hitting for Northern Districts
Tauranga's Brett Hampton shows skills in Northern Districts v Central Districts match.
Scott McLaughlin and his biggest fans
Scott McLaughlin will have plenty backing him this weekend.
Tauranga's Deborah Paine overcomes worst misfortune
Deborah Paine is a skilled athlete, representing many codes at different levels.
Six Bay rugby players selected for NZ U20 camp
Bay of Plenty rugby players are making their mark.
Hard return for Cricket Australia after critical report
COMMENT: Can Australia win cricket matches while being nice? Watch and wait.
Tauranga teams take wins at NZ champs
The Tauranga Water Polo Club continues to make its mark on the national scene.
Peter Williams: It's royal tour time again
Royal visit will be a slap in the face for those who would cut ties with the monarchy.
Cricket: Preparation is key for Black Caps ahead of UAE tour
The Black Caps will play their first T20 international on Wednesday.
Bay's Kadia Rice retires from table tennis
After 41 years of competitive table tennis Kadia Rice reckons it's finally time to retire
Brave Bourke is the comeback kid
Jakub Bourke is back on the podium after a nasty crash last year.
Peter Williams: My sinking feeling for waterfront stadium
COMMENT: New stadium plan must be paid for privately or it's going underwater too.
Cricket: Bay players dominate Northern Districts Knights
Bay players dominate Northern Districts Knights cricket team in Ford Trophy match.
James Tauariki records impressive score
Bay golfer James Tauariki demolishes Springfield layout in a stunning 13 under par 57.
Mitch Karpik is getting ready for a busy summer
Bay rugby player Mitch Karpik wants to learn more about his Maori heritage.
Hoani Matenga and Mitchell Karpik selected for Maori ABs
Two Bay players make Maori All Black squad for matches in Chicago, Chile and Brazil.
Aidan Ross - working on his rugby comeback
Aidan Ross has been working hard since his season-ending injury earlier this year.
Bay rugby veterans Mike Delany and Tanerau Latimer retire
Veteran players, and former All Blacks, Mike Delany and Tanerau Latimer have retired
Blyde wins Bay rugby's top award
The 2018 Carrus Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards were held on Wednesday night.
No-nonsense Maguire has magic touch
Michael Maguire - a born communicator, a confident, fluent and engaging speaker.
Youth Olympics: Tauranga athletes score gold medal in Sevens competition in Buenos Aires
Bay of Plenty makes significant contribution to the Youth Olympic Women's Sevens gold.
Ardron eyes Canada for Rugby World Cup
Tyler Ardron makes substantial contribution to the Steamers' cause over two seasons
Bay of Plenty Steamers to play at home
Bay of Plenty will play Northland at Tauranga Domain on Saturday.
Northern Districts on top on day two
Day two of the first round of the Plunket Shield cricket match at Bay Oval.
Cricket: ND and Otago face off at Bay Oval
The first round of the Plunket Shield started in Mount Maunganui this week.
Peter Williams: Bay of Plenty Steamers' Mitre 10 Cup Premiership campaign started full of hope
Bay Steamers' season will end as one of the least successful campaigns.
Elite players pepper Plunket Shield opener
Six contracted Blackcaps will feature in the first round of the Plunket Shield at Bay Oval
ND coach Bracewell shares why he's home
Globetrotting cricket coach John Bracewell is back home coaching Northern Districts
Mount golf club to offer gym and yoga
Mount Maunganui Golf Club plans to make a bold step in a new direction.
Tauranga's Youth Olympians head off for games
Tauranga's Youth Olympians head off for Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games.
Steamers need to focus on fear of losing
What's next for the Bay of Plenty Steamers?
Steamers face uphill struggle for semis
Bay of Plenty Steamers face Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight.
Peter Williams: NZ should help Aussie rugby out
Aus rugby is in a state unseen since 1972 and it's time to sort it, Peter Williams says.
Peter Williams: The cancer killing more Kiwi women than melanoma
Peter Williams shares how he lost his first wife to a cancer too many women are dying of.
Steamers go down to Manawatu at Rotorua stadium
Bay of Plenty Steamers go down to Manawatu at Rotorua International Stadium on Thursday.
Bay in battle of the also-rans
Bay of Plenty Steamers will play Manawatu at the Rotorua International Stadium tonight.
Desperation time for Steamers
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play Manawatu in Rotorua on Thursday.
Peter Williams: Tiger Woods and the greatest comeback in golf since Ben Hogan's 1950 US Open win
Peter Williams has turned the oven on to heat the humble pie. Tiger's back.
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union's investment into retaining local talent and attracting quality players
Real estate is a massive investment for the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union.