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Silence of the fans: Chiefs supporters told to leave cowbells at home
Crusaders boss says cowbells will be melted down at the gate.
Fiji Drua coach to lead Tauranga rugby team
The tournament starts in July, with the final before an All Blacks test in September.
Opinion: How school barriers block pathways for young athletes
Amelia Twiss and George Fisher will cycle 800km to present their petition.
Chiefs beat Brumbies to book spot in Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs will head to Christchurch to meet the Crusaders next weekend.
Te Puke take hard-fought win, Rotoiti claim Tai Mitchell Shield
Round 10 of the Jordan Cup was won by Te Puke Sports over Greerton at Murray Salt Stadium.
'World-class': Tributes flow for All Blacks captain Stu Wilson
Stu Wilson is regarded as one of New Zealand's best wingers, featuring in 34 tests.
'It was different': Dame Lisa Carrington on end of remarkable 16-year streak
The kayaking great says her break is an 'opportunity to try something different'
Paul Lewis: Why NZ's future at No 10 looks bright
OPINION: Young first fives like Josh Jacomb and Ruben Love are impressing in Super Rugby.
Gregor Paul: Why the Chiefs have looked a class above
OPINION: The Chiefs have shown determination after losing the last two Super finals.
'I'm very flattered': Mexted on King's Birthday Honour
Murray Mexted was honoured as an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit.
Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.
Chiefs secure top seed with win over Highlanders
The Chiefs finish at the top of the table while the Highlanders finish at the bottom.
'Culture of belief': How underdogs became national champions
Young league players set for massive Rotorua event this weekend.
Wexford 3-year-olds rise in torrid Tauranga conditions
Prudentia won at Tauranga, coming from last to first on a Heavy10 track.
Hard work pays off: Six young BoP squash players prepare for worlds in Egypt
The young players will be representing New Zealand at the Junior World Championships.
North Island Golden Gloves to draw boxing elite to Tauranga
The tournament is one of the biggest boxing events in New Zealand.
Slam dunk! New sport centre to host first national event
The tournament is free for the public at the Haumaru Sport and Recreation Centre.
'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims rise
Winter sports-related injury claims have consistently gone up over the past five years.
Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.
'Unbreakable bond': Local school basketball stars dominate nationals
Year 13 seniors Michael Wade, Ky-mani Kaumoana, and CJ Flavell led the team.
Supercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debut
Ruapuna will undergo upgrades, including track resurfacing and new facilities.
Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027
He was named World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year last November.
Team NZ name Burling's replacement and core sailors
Five sailors have been confirmed by the Auld Mug defenders – including one new face.
Sport news around NZ
Opinion: Are the Crusaders the world's most successful pro sports franchise of all time?
Mike Thorpe argues the numbers suggest that they are.
Watch: 'Hand of God' controversy in schoolboy rugby scrum
Crestfallen Hastings Boys' players were 'pretty emotional' about the incident, says coach.
'No truth in it': Gallen hits back at SBW claims
Gallen and Williams will square off over eight two-minute rounds in Sydney in July.
Battle of the Bridge: Who took the honours?
Barry Leabourn's report on week seven of the BOPRU senior club rugby season on Saturday.
NZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crash
Hayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery.
How a Tauranga festival is championing disability sports and inclusion
Festival of Disability Sport preview
Broken ribs, punctured lung: NZ Olympic medallist in hospital after crash
Hayden Wilde must stay in Japan for several weeks as he recovers from his injuries.
'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball
Her involvement highlights increasing momentum for women's sports in NZ.
'Really awkward': Homeschool student denied medal two years in a row
A homeschool student had medals taken away and given to athletes placed below them
Hawke’s Bay Hawks stun Tauranga Whai with buzzer-beating heroics
Two unlikely heroes stepped up for the Hawks at the death.
Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.
On The Up: Burling and Tuke's conservation journey and their next big project
'We, travelling around the world, see so much devastation in so many beautiful places.'
First XV wrap: Tauranga Boys' dish out a Grammar lesson in historic win
The win marks Tauranga's largest margin in their rivalry's history.
Baywide rugby battle continues
Reigning Premier titleholders Te Puke Sports tasted success at the Tauranga Domain.
Second-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western Force
Clayton McMillan’s side continue to set the pace in Super Rugby Pacific.