Sports news

Why sport is vital for wellbeing in post-cyclone recovery, climate change
Symposium told sport and recreation 'fell down the pecking order' after cyclone struck.

Taylor crowned Eastland Kart Club senior champion in Gisborne
Davis drove fastest lap and Irvine passed more than anyone else

‘Back from the dead’: Semifinal escape as Hogan wins NZ title
Sixth national croquet crown to Hogan in 'extremely challenging' final.

Eight movies in one at Big Bike Film Night
Curator's goal 'to bring together the best short cycling films from around the world'.

Fairways of dreams: Patutahi primo for opening day
The 'Tahi women were victorious in opening round of pennants.

And the band played on: Pipes and drums transplanted after flooding
City of Gisborne Highland Pipe Band getting by with help from friends.

Hulk Smash: Three wins for Davis at kart meeting
Fastest lap of the day, two A Group wins and feature victory

‘Completion, not competition’: Father-son duo tackle epic race
Gisborne-East Coast athletes were well represented in the Coast to Coast adventure race.

Padding up for new-look Challenge Cup
Format, ground change will benefit development of rising talent

No podium for Corrin, Taylor at Iron Series finale
Gisborne pair seventh in dramatic title-deciding races.

Lee, Cheyne hold all the aces in Wednesday bridge
Taylor, McCombe feature every playing day of last week
Sport news around NZ

'Draw strength from them’: Moana Pasifika's tribute to 2004 Pacific Islanders team
The 2004 Pacific Islanders combined the best players from Samoa, Tonga and Fiji.

$30 greyhounds bet nets Auckland punter $776k windfall
Chef’s Mate had the longest odds, paying $13 in Race 8.

‘Rather hammer a nail through my penis’: Aussie radio host axed for comments on women’s football
'I'd like to sincerely apologise to the Matildas.'
More local sports news

Little time to rest for students after Super 8 challenge
Gisborne Boys' High in action in DJ Barry Cup following tournament week in New Plymouth.

YMP crew claims gold at Waka Ama nationals with dominant performance
YMP Waka Ama club's intermediate men's teams trained all summer for success.

On the road again: Poverty Bay polo players clocking up the kms
Poverty Bay A pipped 4-3 by Hawke's Bay team in the Dewar Cup zero-goal final.

Summer Cup champs crowned at Poverty Bay, Waikohu, Te Puia Hot Springs
The big hitters flew their club flags high at the Full Send long drive comp.

‘Mud monsters’ on the loose at Eastland karting meeting
Drivers resemble 'mud monsters' as heavy rain disrupts kart meeting

Gripped and ripped at long-drive competition
Brown, Timutimu claim open division honours at Gisborne's inaugural long-drive contest.