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Wexford 3-year-olds rise in torrid Tauranga conditions
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Wexford 3-year-olds rise in torrid Tauranga conditions

28 May 05:35 AM
Hard work pays off: Six young BoP squash players prepare for worlds in Egypt
Bay of Plenty Times

Hard work pays off: Six young BoP squash players prepare for worlds in Egypt

28 May 01:23 AM

The young players will be representing New Zealand at the Junior World Championships.

North Island Golden Gloves to draw boxing elite to Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Times

North Island Golden Gloves to draw boxing elite to Tauranga

26 May 04:00 AM

The tournament is one of the biggest boxing events in New Zealand.

Slam dunk! New sport centre to host first national event
Bay of Plenty Times

Slam dunk! New sport centre to host first national event

26 May 01:08 AM

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
Bay of Plenty Times

'Good movers': Former Silver Fern driven to cut injury risks as ACC claims rise

24 May 06:00 PM

Winter sports-related injury claims have consistently gone up over the past five years.

Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win
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Carter, Ratima score hat-tricks in Chiefs' 78-point win

24 May 08:50 AM

It was an impressive showing as the Chiefs ran in 13 tries to one.

'Unbreakable bond': Local school basketball stars dominate nationals
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'Unbreakable bond': Local school basketball stars dominate nationals

23 May 02:00 AM

Year 13 seniors Michael Wade, Ky-mani Kaumoana, and CJ Flavell led the team.

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Supercars locked in at Taupō, set for South Island debut

22 May 07:18 PM
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Key All Black re-signs with Chiefs, NZ Rugby until 2027

19 May 07:00 PM
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Team NZ name Burling's replacement and core sailors
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Team NZ name Burling's replacement and core sailors

14 May 12:03 AM

Five sailors have been confirmed by the Auld Mug defenders – including one new face.

Battle of the Bridge: Who took the honours?
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Battle of the Bridge: Who took the honours?

11 May 10:53 PM

Barry Leabourn's report on week seven of the BOPRU senior club rugby season on Saturday.

NZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crash
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NZ Olympic medallist set for surgery after crash

10 May 04:33 AM

Hayden Wilde said he will take an emergency medical flight to Belgium for surgery.

How a Tauranga festival is championing disability sports and inclusion
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How a Tauranga festival is championing disability sports and inclusion

08 May 08:45 PM

Festival of Disability Sport preview

Broken ribs, punctured lung: NZ Olympic medallist in hospital after crash
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Broken ribs, punctured lung: NZ Olympic medallist in hospital after crash

04 May 09:10 PM

Hayden Wilde must stay in Japan for several weeks as he recovers from his injuries.

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'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball

03 May 06:00 PM
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'Really awkward': Homeschool student denied medal two years in a row

02 May 05:11 PM
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Hawke’s Bay Hawks stun Tauranga Whai with buzzer-beating heroics
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Hawke’s Bay Hawks stun Tauranga Whai with buzzer-beating heroics

01 May 09:24 AM

Two unlikely heroes stepped up for the Hawks at the death.

Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
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Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September

30 Apr 06:00 PM

Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.

On The Up: Burling and Tuke's conservation journey and their next big project
Bay of Plenty Times

On The Up: Burling and Tuke's conservation journey and their next big project

30 Apr 03:35 AM

'We, travelling around the world, see so much devastation in so many beautiful places.'

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First XV wrap: Tauranga Boys' dish out a Grammar lesson in historic win
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First XV wrap: Tauranga Boys' dish out a Grammar lesson in historic win

28 Apr 02:00 AM

The win marks Tauranga's largest margin in their rivalry's history.

Baywide rugby battle continues
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Baywide rugby battle continues

27 Apr 06:56 PM

Reigning Premier titleholders Te Puke Sports tasted success at the Tauranga Domain.

Second-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western Force
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Second-straight second-half surge powers Chiefs past Western Force

25 Apr 09:00 AM

Clayton McMillan’s side continue to set the pace in Super Rugby Pacific.

'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown
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'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown

24 Apr 04:50 PM

The Festival of Disability Sport will feature eight wheelchair rugby teams.

Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval
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Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval

23 Apr 11:20 PM

Samisoni Taukei’aho will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance in this match.

'It's so long and so fast': Kiwi champion's Isle of Man TT challenge
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'It's so long and so fast': Kiwi champion's Isle of Man TT challenge

23 Apr 11:13 PM

He'll also race in the British Superbike Championship and Northwest 200.

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First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings
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First XV rugby: How Kiwi schools rate in world rankings

21 Apr 09:06 PM

OPINION: Bay boys show they have the resolve to build on recent successes.

‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics
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‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics

21 Apr 07:58 PM

Games is the biggest intermediate-school level sports tournament in Australasia.

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
Bay of Plenty Times

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride

18 Apr 04:05 AM

The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

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'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin
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'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin

28 May 06:00 PM

As his contract runs out, Martin is having to be patient in his fight for game time.

Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
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Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident

28 May 05:57 PM

Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: May 29
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Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: May 29

28 May 05:55 PM

Can you get a hat-trick?

'Good problems to have': Why chaos still reigns for Ryan Fox
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'Good problems to have': Why chaos still reigns for Ryan Fox

29 May 03:00 AM

Fox returns to action with his sights set on some of the PGA Tour's biggest events.

'Feed the faith': Reviewing Warriors' Wendy's range – the experts' assessment
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'Feed the faith': Reviewing Warriors' Wendy's range – the experts' assessment

29 May 02:02 AM

Tom Ale, Adam Pompey and Luke Metcalf got to taste-test the burgers.

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Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down
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Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down

29 May 01:00 AM

The events gained attention after a tragic copycat incident.

'He's a freak': Warriors in awe of Leka Halasima
Warriors

'He's a freak': Warriors in awe of Leka Halasima

29 May 12:00 AM

The teenager is quickly emerging as one of the NRL's hottest prospects.

'This club is home': All Blacks lock commits to Blues, NZ Rugby
Rugby

'This club is home': All Blacks lock commits to Blues, NZ Rugby

28 May 08:35 PM

Patrick Tuipulotu has re-signed with the Blues and NZ Rugby until 2028.

State of Origin I: New South Wales claim series opener
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State of Origin I: New South Wales claim series opener

28 May 07:44 PM

The Blues have drawn first blood, with a convincing win over the Maroons.

'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin
Warriors

'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin

28 May 06:00 PM

As his contract runs out, Martin is having to be patient in his fight for game time.

Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Sport

Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident

28 May 05:57 PM

Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: May 29
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: May 29

28 May 05:55 PM

Can you get a hat-trick?

'Good problems to have': Why chaos still reigns for Ryan Fox
Golf

'Good problems to have': Why chaos still reigns for Ryan Fox

29 May 03:00 AM

Fox returns to action with his sights set on some of the PGA Tour's biggest events.

'Feed the faith': Reviewing Warriors' Wendy's range – the experts' assessment
Warriors

'Feed the faith': Reviewing Warriors' Wendy's range – the experts' assessment

29 May 02:02 AM

Tom Ale, Adam Pompey and Luke Metcalf got to taste-test the burgers.

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Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down
Opinion

Opinion: Why high-risk 'RunIt' events must be shut down

29 May 01:00 AM

The events gained attention after a tragic copycat incident.

'He's a freak': Warriors in awe of Leka Halasima
Warriors

'He's a freak': Warriors in awe of Leka Halasima

29 May 12:00 AM

The teenager is quickly emerging as one of the NRL's hottest prospects.

'This club is home': All Blacks lock commits to Blues, NZ Rugby
Rugby

'This club is home': All Blacks lock commits to Blues, NZ Rugby

28 May 08:35 PM

Patrick Tuipulotu has re-signed with the Blues and NZ Rugby until 2028.

State of Origin I: New South Wales claim series opener
NRL

State of Origin I: New South Wales claim series opener

28 May 07:44 PM

The Blues have drawn first blood, with a convincing win over the Maroons.

'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin
Warriors

'He's got to keep working': Warriors coach's sympathy for off-contract Te Maire Martin

28 May 06:00 PM

As his contract runs out, Martin is having to be patient in his fight for game time.

Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Sport

Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident

28 May 05:57 PM

Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: May 29
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: May 29

28 May 05:55 PM

Can you get a hat-trick?

On The Up: Burling's surprise appearance at young sailors' prizegiving
Sport

On The Up: Burling's surprise appearance at young sailors' prizegiving

17 Apr 09:00 PM

A group of young sailors from Tauranga asked Burling to attend. The star sailor answered.

Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match
Bay of Plenty Times

Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match

13 Apr 06:06 PM

Whakarewarewa remained unbeaten, defeating Greerton Marist 57-28 at home.

Watch - 'Not scary at all': Supercars driver on hitting 300km/h and why the slower Corvette is riskier
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Watch - 'Not scary at all': Supercars driver on hitting 300km/h and why the slower Corvette is riskier

11 Apr 08:30 PM

Hot lap showed the intense speeds F1 drivers endure.

Peter Burling parts ways with Team NZ
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Burling parts ways with Team NZ

10 Apr 10:40 PM

Burling was at the helm for the past three America's Cup wins.

Ready to rip on local trails: Mountain biking champs come to Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Times

Ready to rip on local trails: Mountain biking champs come to Tauranga

10 Apr 05:00 AM

Over 650 mountain biking riders from across the North Island will compete at Summerhill.

Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend
Bay of Plenty Times

Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend

09 Apr 05:00 AM

The third round of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship, the ITM Taupō Super440, is here.

‘Real win for Tauranga’: Bay Oval to host Black Caps series against old foe
Bay of Plenty Times

‘Real win for Tauranga’: Bay Oval to host Black Caps series against old foe

07 Apr 11:00 PM

The Tauranga Mayor expects 'significant economic benefits'.

Spectators ejected from ODI after Pakistan cricketers allege verbal abuse
Sport

Spectators ejected from ODI after Pakistan cricketers allege verbal abuse

06 Apr 04:20 AM

Spectators were hurling insults at the Pakistani players.

‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence
Bay of Plenty Times

‘Test ourselves’: Bay Boardriders prepare for national title defence

05 Apr 01:00 AM

The team aims to qualify for the 2026 World Club Challenge at Snapper Rocks.

Champions prevail: Chiefs’ late surge sinks Reds in tight contest
Sport

Champions prevail: Chiefs’ late surge sinks Reds in tight contest

04 Apr 08:02 AM

The Chiefs beat the Reds 27-15 to top the Super Rugby standings.

Black Caps chase clean sweep at Bay Oval
Bay of Plenty Times

Black Caps chase clean sweep at Bay Oval

03 Apr 09:40 PM

Black Caps take on Pakistan on Saturday at Bay Oval in third ODI.

Inside the Chiefs’ plan to replace Clayton McMillan as coach
Bay of Plenty Times

Inside the Chiefs’ plan to replace Clayton McMillan as coach

02 Apr 11:00 PM

The Chiefs' plan to replace Clayton McMillan revealed – and his likely successor.

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