!['Dream come true': Tauranga woman named for Paris Olympics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=783)
'Dream come true': Tauranga woman named for Paris Olympics
Just the third ever artistic swimming duo to represent NZ at the Olympics.
![Super Rugby form rewarded: Ten new Māori All Blacks named for Japan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=783)
Super Rugby form rewarded: Ten new Māori All Blacks named for Japan
Joe Moody has also been named for the first time since 2015.
![Kane Williamson relinquishes Black Caps captaincy, turns down contract](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Kane Williamson relinquishes Black Caps captaincy, turns down contract
The Black Caps icon has turned down a New Zealand Cricket central contract.
![The Chiefs rookie surging into ABs bolter conversation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
The Chiefs rookie surging into ABs bolter conversation
'Some people just have something about them, don’t they, that catches the eye.'
!['I pushed so hard': Tauranga's Hannah Berry claims biggest title of career](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'I pushed so hard': Tauranga's Hannah Berry claims biggest title of career
The athlete had a day to remember in the women’s race in Cairns.
!['Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Feels like it's not real': Devastated Sam Cane reflects on World Cup red card
'Even now just saying those words... I just feel the tension.'
![Disc golf sets its sights on a new town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Disc golf sets its sights on a new town
"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."
![Ayrton Hodson tops 2023 Elite Motorsport Academy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Ayrton Hodson tops 2023 Elite Motorsport Academy
Hodson has won the 2023 Elite Motorsport Academy's top award.
![Bay of Plenty Squash Open brings elite athletes to Taupō](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Bay of Plenty Squash Open brings elite athletes to Taupō
Hosted by the Taupō Squash Club, the tournament drew in a quality field.
![Inside bare-knuckle fights: Amid a police crackdown, hopes of fame and fortune remain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Inside bare-knuckle fights: Amid a police crackdown, hopes of fame and fortune remain
What's the first rule of fight club? These guys are breaking it, to plead their case.
![12-year-old sailor's meteoric rise earns India spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
12-year-old sailor's meteoric rise earns India spot
Tauranga 12-year-old Harry Strang is setting sail for international waters.
![Boxing botch-up: Kiwi ring announcer to retire following backlash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Boxing botch-up: Kiwi ring announcer to retire following backlash
The boxing community is up in arms over wrong winner announcement.
![Opinion: Sam Cane deserved better from New Zealand’s rugby media](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Opinion: Sam Cane deserved better from New Zealand’s rugby media
OPINION: The former captain had to endure more criticism than most.
![Editorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All Blacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Editorial: Sam Cane was an admirable servant of the All Blacks
OPINION: He threw himself earnestly into the role of the All Blacks captain.
!['Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Not a popularity contest’: Cane hurt by All Blacks scrutiny, says Foster
The former captain will retire from test rugby after 2024.
!['Honour and privilege': Sam Cane to retire from international rugby at end of 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Honour and privilege': Sam Cane to retire from international rugby at end of 2024
The 32-year-old will take up a long-term contract in Japan.
Sport news around NZ
![Fisher pips Carrington ahead of Paris showdown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Fisher pips Carrington ahead of Paris showdown
Aimee Fisher has pipped Dame Lisa Carrington at the latest World Cup event.
![Watch: Boxing botch-up - Kiwi ring announcer reads wrong winner in title fight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Watch: Boxing botch-up - Kiwi ring announcer reads wrong winner in title fight
The boxing community is up in arms over the botched announcement.
![Tauranga teen heading to Europe for MTB World Series](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Tauranga teen heading to Europe for MTB World Series
A Te Puna 17-year-old is one cog closer to achieving his dream.
![Award for man making the Bay accessible for all](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Award for man making the Bay accessible for all
The Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport was held last month.
![Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Young surfers start strong at World Junior Champs
Pauanui's 13-year-old surfing sensation continues to impress.
![Baywide rugby: Narrow win for Te Puke on the road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Baywide rugby: Narrow win for Te Puke on the road
Te Puke into the top four for the first time in 2024.
![Rotorua Marathon: All you need to know](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Rotorua Marathon: All you need to know
This weekend, the event celebrates its 60th anniversary edition.
![Bring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Bring on the fowl weather! Hunters gear up for opening weekend
A good breeding season meant opening weekend looked promising for hunters.
![Grass? Pass: City plans NZ-first compostable artificial football turf](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Grass? Pass: City plans NZ-first compostable artificial football turf
Fields part of the $8.6 million plan to revamp Links Avenue Reserve.
![Honouring a fallen soldier and local rugby hero](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Honouring a fallen soldier and local rugby hero
A special segment commemorating a Katikati All Black has featured in the documentary.