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Teams battle to host semifinals matches

Last pool play matches of Toi Ohomai Premier Women's Rugby Competition this weekend

Countdown on to secure semifinal spot in Baywide comp

The countdown is on for the Baywide rugby competition.

Ruptured ACL sidelines Magic shooter

Bay netballer to undergo surgery before next season with the Magic.

Reports of a large fight in Ngongotahā

Officers are responding to reports of a large fight taking place on Taui St

Man arrested following death of Te Puke man

The 21-year-old will appear in Tauranga District Court this month

Opinion: More men's netball please

Watching the New Zealand Men's netball team take on the Silver Ferns was refreshing.

Teams vie for top spot in Tai Mitchell tournament

The Tai Mitchell tournament will run for the 78th time and concludes on Sunday

Nathan Harris, Tom Franklin, Mitchell Karpik to play MABs

Three Bay players named in Māori All Blacks squad to face Fiji in home and away series.

Mike Delany joins Steamers coaching team

From player to coach, Mike Delany is looking forward to his new role.

Special ties to Māori All Blacks side

The Māori All Blacks play Fiji in Rotorua on July 20 and one man has a special connection.

Baywide Rugby: Premier 1 heats up

Bay of Plenty set for another riveting round of rugby with home semifinals up for grabs.

Luuka Jones home training and celebrating in the Bay

Kayaker Luuka Jones is back in the Bay after winning silver at ICF canoe slalom World Cup.

Comment: Baby uplift saga raises pertinent questions

COMMENT: Change must start at the top in NZ's horrific saga of uplifting newborn babies.

Celebrating Māori through rugby league

Rotorua will host the New Zealand Maori Rugby League Tuakana Tournament later this year

High Court jury temporarily stood down in trial over 46kg of cocaine

On trial are Deni Cavallo, 46, a Serbian national, and Mario Habulin, 46, from Croatia.

Bay of Plenty principals concerned for leadership future

Proposed increases for most primary principals are smaller proportionately than teachers'.