Sports news

Tigers' Chris Kiri starts with 180 in TAK darts
Team wins to Panthers, Tigers, The Kennel, Whanukz and Ruahine

Home is where the goals are for United, GBHS, Thistle
From riches to rags for students heading into tough derby match.

YMP end Tapuae's unbeaten run 28-12
Wins to YMP, OBM and HSOB in week 4 of Poverty Bay senior rugby

Counting down to Tahunga Open: A golfing and social occasion
Entries set to go out for 2025 edition of Poverty Bay Men's Open.

Anzac Day tournament draws 46 players
Differentials decide the winners of the Anzac Day Triples tournament at Kahutia.

Outsiders rule: Top young surfers turn it on at Junior Pro
Gisborne's Pardoe and Smith make age group finals as next-gen showcase their potential.

Kohn shows grit in challenging surf at world longboard champs
The Gisborne surfer bows out in the repechage stages at El Salvador's El Sunzal break.

Six in the city: Thistle's Somerton goes on another goal rampage
United put six past Marist; congestion at the top of the table.

Premier showdown: YMP, Tapuae set for 2024 final rematch
Both sides go into Barry Park clash unbeaten so far this season

Silverware success on the road for PBEC bowlers
Four cups, including inaugural Boothby/Lynn Trophy, locked away.
Sport news around NZ

First XV rugby: How King's College got back on top in Auckland
King's College defeated Sacred Heart 36-22 to reclaim the Fitzpatrick-Kirkpatrick Cup.

Watch: Ryan Fox claims maiden PGA Tour win with clutch chip
Fox chipped in to win a three-way playoff and claim the Myrtle Beach Classic.

Recap: Ryan Fox wins first PGA Tour event in stunning fashion
The Kiwi claimed his first PGA Tour win with a chip-in at the first playoff hole.
More local sports news

Pahina birdie heroics help Park 2 to 'upset' win
Clear division between top four and the rest after four rounds

Zimbabwe in Gisborne: Local team win Independence Unit Cup
Music, enthusiasm and passion in tournament for Zimbabwean expatriates.

Battling the best: Andrews takes on Olympic champion in Chile
Huge boost for London-based Gisborne judoka as she eyes LA 2028.

Rising talent to unleash but where?
Weather conditions will dictate the venue – Tolaga Bay is a likely spot.

Dream start: HSOB score in opening 30 seconds of Premier game
The YMP juggernaut put Pirates to the sword in a 15-try demolition.

Pinn twins mix it with NZ's best U21 bowlers
Gisborne brothers get a taste of top-level age group competition