Adyn Ogle
Sports writer
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Jenna Brangwynne: Record breaker
Rower Jenna Brangwynne has shown she has a real engine.
New coach no drill sergeant
Chas Clark is the new senior coach at the Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club
Top rugby player swaps boots for whistle
And she is on the verge of becoming a top referee.
Pāpāmoa teen trains on her trampoline for Winter Olympic dream
She may be coming into the sport late but her skills are undeniable.
Pedals and pals at the heart of BMX
Two over 50 riders are relishing the opportunities in the sport of BMX
Smashed! Student breaks world record by 400m
Tauranga Boys' College student James Hollard is an indoor rowing world record holder
Brotherhood claims seventh title
The Waiariki men's hockey team have won a seventh national title
Refereeing - a role of making decisions in front of everybody
Rugby referee Ryan Waite talks about the often unenviable task of officiating the game
Life turnaround leads to top competition
Maria Evans has gone from party girl to top bodybuilder.
Father follows in son's bike tracks to compete at NI champs
The North Island Titles event will be held at the Tauranga BMX Club this weekend.
'Come out in force and see two bloody good teams put on a show'
The Bay of Plenty Steamers are favourites to lift the Mitre 10 Cup championship title.
Coulter in the thick of young player surge
22-year-old George Coulter is one of the younger players on the croquet green
Steamers rout Manawatu to book final berth
And the local side are on the rampage with a 64-3 win.
Volcanix end season of growth
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix ended their season with a 40-7 loss to Canterbury
Volcanix ready for defending champs
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Canterbury into the final round of the Farah Palmer Cup
Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south
The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland
Bay players in national title triumph
Three BOP Squash players have claimed national junior titles.
Tauranga at the core of NZ team
Three Tauranga players, a coach and manager are in the NZ junior men's water polo team.
Tauranga athletes play part in NZ's golden hat-trick
Tauranga players help NZ teams to victory at the Age Group Underwater Hockey World Champs.
North Island Champs Selections team's strong Bay presence
The North Island rugby league team includes two Tauranga players for two tour fixtures
How the Volcanix plan to build on first win
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix come off the bye searching for their second win of the season.
Paddlers overcome choppy waters for medal haul
Tauranga Moana Outrigger Canoe Club paddlers impressed at the distance world champs.
Tauranga City Baseball: How you can get involved
Tauranga City Baseball are hoping to increase their membership this season.
Coastline Mariners have ended their season without a win, but a promising future
The Coastline Mariners finished their North Island Championship without a win.
Hungry Volcanix finally taste victory
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix have won their first game of the Farah Palmer Cup season.
Hudson loves the challenge
International umpire Kelly Hudson is loving officiating on her home turf
Volcanix hungry for first win
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Waikato in the fourth round of the Farah Palmer Cup
Midlands shake off disappointment with big win
Midlands women thump Southern as the second phase of the NHL begins.
Straight up - vertical run challenges Grogan
Tauranga runner Sabrina Grogan has shown good form in Europe.
Home turf for Midlands players
The Midlands women's hockey team includes a handful of Tauranga players
Mariners looking for last round win
The Coastline Mariners are aiming to win their final North Island Championship game.
Women's Rugby: Volcanix go down fighting
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix put up a good fight in their loss to Auckland Storm.
Volcanix look for big win in Whakatāne
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup on Saturday.
Bay women bring home third straight title
The Bay of Plenty women's squash team captured a third consecutive national title.
Underwater hockey: Solid results for Bay of Plenty teams
Tauranga Boys' College won a third consecutive national underwater hockey title.
Rugby League: Coastline Mariners improve
Better showing in second game of the North Island Championship.
Bay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashes
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix lost in the final minutes of their match against Wellington.
Volcanix coach Rodney Gibbs makes changes for Wellington clash
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Wellington in the second week of he Farah Palmer Cup
Unfinished business for tree climber
Tree climber Steph Dryfhout is the national champ and has her sights set on a world title.
Mariners to learn from first-up loss
Coastline Mariners start the North Island Championship rugby league campaign with a loss.
Boxes ticked on the way to nationals
Midlands men's and women's hockey teams had pre-tournament games in Tauranga on Sunday.
Tauranga win tough premier netball final
Tauranga Sports won the Harbourside Netball Centre premier title on Thursday night.
Young star finds way back to top level hockey
A busy time for Tauranga hockey begins this weekend with Midlands warm-up fixtures.
Harbourside premier netball final a clash of styles
Tauranga Sports will play Paroa in the Women's Premier League first division netball
Mariners have final hit out ahead of NI competition
The Coastline Mariners have one final warm up ahead of the North Island Championship
Title-winning potential in Volcanix team
The Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad for this year's Farah Palmer Cup has been named
Hayden Wilde takes big step towards Tokyo Olympic Games
Hayden Wilde is moving forward after his bronze medal at an Olympic test event
Bay boxing duo win titles
Tauranga fighter Ariane Nicholson and Rotorua's Emile Richardson had success in Australia.
Volcanix progressing as season approaches
Bay of Plenty Volcanix were beaten by Counties Manukau in a pre-season game on Saturday.
Mount Maunganui ready for finals rivals
The women's intercity hockey final will be played between Aces and Mount Maunganui.
Ōtūmoetai ready for title shot
Ōtūmoetai Eels take on Turangawaewae in tomorrow's under-17 Waikato League final
Volcanix coaches relish opportunity
The Volcanix coaching staff are ready for a big season
Tauranga paddlers looking for gold
Tauranga paddlers will compete at the aka Ama World Distance Champs in Australia.
Golf: Te Puke brothers to line up for NZ
Charlie and Harry Hillier will play for NZ at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Bay host three-team clash ahead of Mitre 10 Cup
A BOP Wasps team will play Wellington and Counties Manukau at Katikati on Saturday.
Ōtūmoetai Eels hammered in semifinal
The Ōtūmoetai Eels were beaten in the WRL semi-final, but believe they can bounce back
Ōtūmoetai Eels pumped for semifinals
The Ōtūmoetai Eels play Tanuiwharau in the Waikato Rugby League competition semifinal
Hayden Wilde anchors NZ to gold medal
Hayden Wilde helped New Zealand win gold in the World Triathlon Series mixed relay event
Baywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 champions
Rangiuru and Whakarewarewa face off in Baywide women's final.
Bay triathlete Wilde builds towards final
Hayden Wilde is competing in the penultimate round of the World Triathlon Series.
Baywide Women's final promises plenty
Rangiuru and Whakarewarewa will contest the Baywide rugby women's final.
Teams hunt national titles
National under-15 girls' and boys' tournaments are being held in Tauranga this week
Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care
Black Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.
Baywide teams prepare for knockout rugby
Semi-finals across Baywide rugby divisions will play out this weekend.
Whakatāne, Tauranga to host Volcanix home games
The Farah Palmer Cup draw has been released
Teams make final push for playoffs
The Pāpāmoa Bulldogs and the Ōtūmoetai Eels league teams are pushing for playoff spots
Teams flock to Pāpāmoa tournament
The Pāpāmoa Football Club Junior Tournament included 700 junior players on Sunday
Semis set for Tai Mitchell competition
The Tai Mitchell rugby tournament enters semi-final phase on Saturday
Tauranga duo to take on Aussies
Tauranga's Tim Pringle and Ben Pomare will play under-19 cricket for New Zealand
Teams vie for top spot in Tai Mitchell tournament
The Tai Mitchell tournament will run for the 78th time and concludes on Sunday
Teams progress in hunt of national title
Regional winners of Bay squash tournaments are heading to the national champs.
Sarah Gardner has one more on her list
Pāpāmoa runner Sarah Gardner is hoping to achieve one more personal best this season.
Trio of judo events covers wide range
National championships and a fun day will provide plenty of judo action next month
Relaxed vibe expected at Triple Crown race
The Triple Crown mountain bike event will again pay tribute to a favourite Rotorua rider.
Scott Shipton ready for double duty in the US
Scott Shipton is playing for two New Zealand teams in the United States next month
Celebrating Māori through rugby league
Rotorua will host the New Zealand Maori Rugby League Tuakana Tournament later this year
Tauranga's Kelvin Joseph recovering for MMA title tilt
Tauranga's Kelvin Joseph will fight for the WKN MMA middleweight world title in November
Tauranga footballers picked for international tours
Tauranga players have been named in New Zealand age group football teams.
Tauranga teams book places in nationals
Teams battle for qualification at the northern zone underwater hockey champs.
Tanner's stellar year continues with record
Sam Tanner has set a new under-20 1500m New Zealand record.
