Tauranga's top 10 sporting moments that thrilled in 2019
The Bay of Plenty Times' sports team picks out their favourite sporting moments of 2019.
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International racers gear up for Baypark Speedway
Baypark Speedway is hosting a round of the International Midget Car Series.
Triathletes gone Wilde: Hayden wins again
Whakatāne's Hayden Wilde has capped off a stellar year with a win.
Wilde eager to cap off stellar year with win
The Whakatāne flyer Hayden Wilde will be in action in Tauranga on Friday.
Battle lines drawn: International star takes on Tauranga Half
The 2020 edition of the Tauranga Half will have an international flavour.
Silver medals for Tauranga athletes at international comp
And there is plenty to look forward to in 2020.
In 2018 she missed the record by 3cm - in 2019 she broke it
And she hopes to retain the record for years to come.
Mount Monster: Reardon's special mission
Scott Reardon had the memory of a loved one driving him on Saturday.
Denzel Ieremia wins at Mount Maunganui ahead of Aus PGA
And he broke all kinds of records on his way.
Mount Monster: What drove Collins to victory
Joe Colllins had all the motivation he needed to win the 2019 Mount Monster.
A land of unrest - our explosive neighbours
Volcanoes shape our past, present and will likely shape our future, say experts.
Local Focus: White Island victims remembered in ‘paddle out’
“People who came to holiday here won’t be going home.” Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ Rugby awards: Bay volunteer celebrated
Bay of Plenty stars were among those honoured at the New Zealand Rugby Awards.
From league to Aussie rules to sevens: Hope does it all
Bay of Plenty's sevens teams will draw on a range of different experience at nationals.
A minute's silence to pay tribute to Whakaari victims on Mount beach
Mount Monster athletes to acknowledge victims before race.
'There's nothing better than making a good swing and making a clean contact'
And he's back at the Mount Maunganui Golf Club 40 years after winning the NZ PGA there.
Pro golfers join young stars on the green
Pioneer golf team developing future generations in the sport.
Mount Open putting Mount Golf Club back on the NZ golf scene
It's a week of milestones for Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
'I'll try to keep the streak going and make it six'
He says it will be no easy task but he'll give it a crack.
High winds and seashells tough for beach volleyballers
The women were evenly matched but stronger competition was needed for the men.
Beach volleyballers excited by tough competition
And the New Zealand Beach Tour will visit new venues this season.
New coach no drill sergeant
Chas Clark is the new senior coach at the Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club
Positivity shines at sevens version of sports festival
Local athletes at Blue Light U15 Games win praise for their play.
Baby on board: Black Ferns captain has exciting new role
It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.
Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert
"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.
Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win
And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.
Matt Corby joins Ben Harper on 2020 New Zealand Tour
And he'll also perform in Napier, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and New Plymouth.
Big target proved too much for Cadets
And the teams in the finals have been revealed.
A woman equally comfortable in Māori and European worlds
Feminist Beth Bowden spent 30 years cutting it in a "man's world".
Scott Yeoman: Why the Jofra Archer racism incident angers and embarrasses me
I was in the crowd at Bay Oval, I saw Jofra Archer stop and talk to security.
Local Focus: Mauao base track repairs begin
Remediation work gets underway to fix damaged track before Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kelvin Joseph: 'I came out of retirement for this opportunity'
And he's been waiting his whole life for the chance to claim a world title.