Maxwell dominates MTBNZ series with commanding win in Taupō
Sammie Maxwell dominated the second round of the MTBNZ National Series in Taupō.
'No other venue capable': How a 'cherished' cricket oval nabbed a Super Rugby match
Oval game shows need for rectangular stadium, says one of the region's biggest rugby fans.
"It's like rugby on wheels": Bay athletes selected for Team NZ Roller Derby World Cup
Athletes from Tauranga, Rotorua, and Whakatāne have been named in Team NZ Roller Derby.
Chiefs return to Tauranga for cricket ground clash
The Chiefs are heading to play there on Anzac Day.
'Set the standard': Rotorua teen's record-breaking swim at champs
The coach praises Swim Rotorua's star swimmers for leadership and resilience in Australia.
Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
Ironman 70.3: Two major Rotorua-Taupō routes closed this weekend
Kiwi triathletes will race in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō this weekend.
Mother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing
'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'
Young swim stars named: Athletes set for global stage
Muchirahondo breaks Danyon Loader's 400m IM NZ record by over 4 seconds, smashing titles.
The $20m Kiwi athlete: NZ's highest-earning sport stars revealed
Who raced up the rankings in 2024?
Carrington crowned at Māori Sports Awards after Paris gold rush
Riki Ellison inducted into Māori Sports Hall of Fame at Trillian Trust Awards 2024.
'The All Blacks‘ most under-appreciated player’ – The career of Sam Cane
Sam Cane – 'the All Blacks‘ most under-appreciated player'.
'Go in, go in!': 11yo golfer becomes youngest Taupō Hole-in-One $10k winner
The Tauranga youngster has a sweet plan for his prize money.
How women mountain bikers are shredding it up
Women tear it up on Rotorua mountain bike tracks.
The weekend of golf that’s lasted 50 years and counting
A 1974 fun lads' golf trip is now an annual tradition titled the 'Okareka Classic'.
Knockout ambition: Champion teen boxer eyes Olympics
Motekiai commutes from Te Puna to Rotorua to train.
Steamers ‘did us proud’ despite NPC loss to Wellington
Close, but so far away after the Steamers push the Lions to extra time in the NPC final.
NPC final: Savea rampages as Wellington seize extra-timevictory
The capital celebrates after the Lions' NPC victory over the Steamers.
'If they cut me open, I’d be blue and gold inside': Historic day for Steamers fans
BOP Steamers face Wellington at Sky Stadium at 3.05pm on October 26 for NPC final
Into the Lions' den: Backing Steamers for final challenge
EDITORIAL: We have every confidence the boys in blue and gold will be crowned champions.
MTB: Olympians add spice to Whaka 100 event
More than 3000 competitors will take part in the Whakarewarewa Forest this weekend.
'Hopefully we can get it done': Steamers captain prepares for NPC final
Ahead of the NPC final, Steamers captain Kurt Eklund shared his rugby journey.
'I don’t understand': NPC coach fires broadside at NZ Rugby over its future
Financial struggles and funding cuts threaten grassroots rugby.
Sport news around NZ
Auckland FC return to top of A-League with last-gasp winner against Western Sydney
Neyder Moreno netted the winner with just seconds left in added time.
'I hear the fans': Breakers owner on local talent and trying to get Kiwi core
'Trying to find some more Kiwis to come back and be that local core will be great for us.'
Paul Lewis: The case for axing banal sports interviews
OPINION: Banality is the order of the day.
White Ferns get record payday for World Cup win
NZ women earned a record payday following their maiden Twenty20 World Cup title.
Electric atmosphere helps Bay of Plenty Steamers progress
A sea of yellow and blue went ecstatic at the final whistle.
Bay of Plenty book maiden NPC final spot
Bay of Plenty scored 24 unanswered points to reach their first final.
Edge of Glory: Shield heroes back Steamers to make history
Reflecting on the 2004 Shield win, past and present Steamers look ahead to the NPC semi.
North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.