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Peter Williams

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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Consistency a key focus for the Black Caps
Bay of Plenty Times

Consistency a key focus for the Black Caps

01 Jan 11:38 PM
Twilight athletics meeting to launch the year
Bay of Plenty Times

Twilight athletics meeting to launch the year

31 Dec 11:11 PM

Athletes of all ages to compete in Tauranga Twilight Athletics Track and Field Meet today.

Not all bad news for  golf pro Josh Geary
Bay of Plenty Times

Not all bad news for golf pro Josh Geary

28 Dec 06:00 PM

Mount Maunganui golf pro Josh Geary is still shocked by attempting something unnecessary.

Knights fall to Stags in thriller
Bay of Plenty Times

Knights fall to Stags in thriller

27 Dec 11:30 PM

Despite having all the momentum early, Northern Knights have gone down to Central Stags.

Wilde wins Mount's Eves Surfbreaker Triathlon
Bay of Plenty Times

Wilde wins Mount's Eves Surfbreaker Triathlon

27 Dec 04:00 PM

Hayden Wilde has taken top spot at the Eves Surfbreaker Triathlon.

Northern Knights eye win against Central Stags
Bay of Plenty Times

Northern Knights eye win against Central Stags

26 Dec 05:00 PM

Northern Knights play Central Stags in the Burger King Super Smash T20 at Bay Oval tonight

Top rugby referee calls for more to try it
Bay of Plenty Times

Top rugby referee calls for more to try it

21 Dec 04:41 PM

There are highs and lows to refereeing rugby, but it's worth it.

Olympian says Mount ideal for international tournament
Bay of Plenty Times

Olympian says Mount ideal for international tournament

19 Dec 04:58 PM

Top beach volleyball athletes helping local teenagers in the sport.

Peter Williams: The top sporting moments of 2018
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: The top sporting moments of 2018

18 Dec 04:00 PM

2018 - the year of the inquiry.

Golf: Kang's day at Pump Mount Pro-Am
Bay of Plenty Times

Golf: Kang's day at Pump Mount Pro-Am

13 Dec 05:00 PM

Mount Maunganui Golf Club's Pump Mount Pro-Am attracts big names in New Zealand golf.

India A dominate New Zealand A in Bay Oval clashes
Bay of Plenty Times

India A dominate New Zealand A in Bay Oval clashes

12 Dec 04:00 PM

The three, 50-over matches between NZ A and India A have wrapped up.

Pump Mount Pro-Am attracts big names in NZ golf
Bay of Plenty Times

Pump Mount Pro-Am attracts big names in NZ golf

12 Dec 03:30 PM

Mount Maunganui Golf Club's Pump Mount Pro-Am gets under way.

Poor rules reason for school rugby mess
Bay of Plenty Times

Poor rules reason for school rugby mess

11 Dec 04:00 PM

NZ Rugby governs our national game, but not necessarily the game at secondary school level

Ref Glen Jackson: 'I don't think fans will like cameras for offside rulings'
Bay of Plenty Times

Ref Glen Jackson: 'I don't think fans will like cameras for offside rulings'

11 Dec 01:31 AM

Rugby ref Glen Jackson has opened up on why he avoids social media.

Tauranga's Black Caps stars back home
Bay of Plenty Times

Tauranga's Black Caps stars back home

10 Dec 03:00 AM

Tauranga's Black Caps stars reflect on test series win against Pakistan.

Three-match 50-over series starts at Mount's Bay Oval
Bay of Plenty Times

Three-match 50-over series starts at Mount's Bay Oval

07 Dec 09:56 PM

India A and New Zealand A want results in this weekend's three-match 50-over series.

Plastic waste a scourge on our country
Bay of Plenty Times

Plastic waste a scourge on our country

07 Dec 03:00 PM

Plastic bags and plastic packaging are a blight on the country.

India A and New Zealand A eager for outcome
Bay of Plenty Times

India A and New Zealand A eager for outcome

06 Dec 04:00 PM

The three-match 50-over series starts at Bay Oval today.

Three Bay sports events are finalists in national event
Bay of Plenty Times

Three Bay sports events are finalists in national event

05 Dec 04:44 PM

Two of Tauranga's biggest sports events of 2017 are finalists for national award.

Three matches crucial for Corey Anderson's World Cup hopes
Bay of Plenty Times

Three matches crucial for Corey Anderson's World Cup hopes

05 Dec 04:00 PM

Anderson returns as New Zealand A play India A in three day-night matches this week.

Peter Williams: Celebrating success of women's sport
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: Celebrating success of women's sport

04 Dec 04:00 PM

Netball is no longer women's main option when it comes to playing sports.

Go-karts next for V8 Supercars champ Scott McLaughlin
Bay of Plenty Times

Go-karts next for V8 Supercars champ Scott McLaughlin

03 Dec 04:03 PM

V8 Supercars champ Scott McLaughlin heading back to go-karts in his off-season.

Busy time for Tauranga athlete Lochlainn O'Connor
Bay of Plenty Times

Busy time for Tauranga athlete Lochlainn O'Connor

01 Dec 02:01 AM

Why Aquinas College Year 13 student Lochlainn O'Connor is a fish in the water.

Tauranga Aero Club to defend  national title
Bay of Plenty Times

Tauranga Aero Club to defend national title

30 Nov 08:00 PM

Tauranga Aero Club will be able to defend their national title in February.

Peter Williams: Car park example of solution looking for problem
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: Car park example of solution looking for problem

30 Nov 03:00 PM

Phoenix car park is a fantastic example of a solution looking for a problem.

BOP Women's Sevens prepare for nationals
Bay of Plenty Times

BOP Women's Sevens prepare for nationals

30 Nov 01:51 AM

Bay of Plenty Sevens aims to qualify for nationals at Northern Region competition.

Bay rugby involving charities that play key role in Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Times

Bay rugby involving charities that play key role in Tauranga

30 Nov 12:00 AM

Bay rugby is helping to make people more aware of what charities do through sport.

NZ A and India A to play at Bay Oval under lights
Bay of Plenty Times

NZ A and India A to play at Bay Oval under lights

29 Nov 04:10 AM

Tauranga cricket fans will get their first taste of day/night cricket for the season.

Truth behind Fiji's shock win
Bay of Plenty Times

Truth behind Fiji's shock win

27 Nov 04:07 PM

Peter Williams says we should not let the romance of Fiji's rugby win over France fool us.

Aquinas College student Lochlainn O'Connor leads the way
Bay of Plenty Times

Aquinas College student Lochlainn O'Connor leads the way

26 Nov 05:27 AM

Aquinas College student Lochlainn O'Connor has capped off a breakthrough sporting year.

Peter Williams: Workplace tragedies could have been avoided
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: Workplace tragedies could have been avoided

23 Nov 03:00 PM

Has the Government really tried its best for the CTV building victims' families?

Peter Williams: It's time for stale Steve Hansen to go
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: It's time for stale Steve Hansen to go

20 Nov 09:09 PM

Could New Zealand's World Cup campaign next year be over in the quarter finals?

Peter Williams: Making teaching attractive is the first step
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: Making teaching attractive is the first step

16 Nov 07:00 PM

Teachers' pay should be based on incentives and performance

How a new stadium in Auckland could affect Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Times

How a new stadium in Auckland could affect Tauranga

16 Nov 05:27 PM

Auckland Waterfront Consortium has great plans for our biggest city; should the BoP care?

Rahane at the crossroads of cricketing career
Bay of Plenty Times

Rahane at the crossroads of cricketing career

15 Nov 07:51 PM

India A will start their four-day cricket match against New Zealand A at Bay Oval today.

One game at a time for rising NZ cricketer Rachin Ravindra
Bay of Plenty Times

One game at a time for rising NZ cricketer Rachin Ravindra

15 Nov 05:19 PM

Rachin Ravindra preparing for New Zealand A vs India A match at Bay Oval today.

Rising star ready to light up Bay Oval
Bay of Plenty Times

Rising star ready to light up Bay Oval

14 Nov 02:05 PM

Talented young Prithvi Shaw has happy memories of playing in the Bay of Plenty.

All Blacks Sevens preparing for Dubai
Bay of Plenty Times

All Blacks Sevens preparing for Dubai

13 Nov 08:15 PM

Back from injury, Bay sevens player Ngarohi McGarvey-Black is happy to be contracted.

Doug Bracewell returns with NZ A team
Bay of Plenty Times

Doug Bracewell returns with NZ A team

13 Nov 08:02 PM

Tauranga-born pace bowler Doug Bracewell is a feature of NZ A team to play India.

Steamers face formidable crossover games
Bay of Plenty Times

Steamers face formidable crossover games

09 Nov 03:20 PM

Matches for Bay of Plenty Steamers in next year's Mitre 10 Cup have been decided.

O'Dea brothers back training after Commonwealth Games
Bay of Plenty Times

O'Dea brothers back training after Commonwealth Games

08 Nov 09:16 PM

O'Dea brothers are back in training together after Commonwealth Games.

Cricket stars named in India A team
Bay of Plenty Times

Cricket stars named in India A team

07 Nov 05:02 PM

The India A team is playing against New Zealand A at Bay Oval next Friday.

Big hitting for Northern Districts
Bay of Plenty Times

Big hitting for Northern Districts

07 Nov 04:00 PM

Tauranga's Brett Hampton shows skills in Northern Districts v Central Districts match.

Clash of Kiwi racers riveting contest
Bay of Plenty Times

Clash of Kiwi racers riveting contest

05 Nov 04:37 PM

Nothing fuels sport like a rivalry.

Scott McLaughlin and his biggest fans
Bay of Plenty Times

Scott McLaughlin and his biggest fans

02 Nov 04:00 PM

Scott McLaughlin will have plenty backing him this weekend.

Tauranga's Deborah Paine overcomes worst misfortune
Bay of Plenty Times

Tauranga's Deborah Paine overcomes worst misfortune

01 Nov 11:30 PM

Deborah Paine is a skilled athlete, representing many codes at different levels.

Six Bay rugby players selected for NZ U20 camp
Bay of Plenty Times

Six Bay rugby players selected for NZ U20 camp

31 Oct 03:31 PM

Bay of Plenty rugby players are making their mark.

Hard return for Cricket Australia after critical report
Bay of Plenty Times

Hard return for Cricket Australia after critical report

30 Oct 04:27 PM

COMMENT: Can Australia win cricket matches while being nice? Watch and wait.

Tauranga teams take wins at NZ champs
Bay of Plenty Times

Tauranga teams take wins at NZ champs

29 Oct 05:56 PM

The Tauranga Water Polo Club continues to make its mark on the national scene.

Peter Williams: It's royal tour time again
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: It's royal tour time again

26 Oct 06:00 PM

Royal visit will be a slap in the face for those who would cut ties with the monarchy.

Cricket: Preparation is key for Black Caps ahead of UAE tour
Bay of Plenty Times

Cricket: Preparation is key for Black Caps ahead of UAE tour

26 Oct 04:00 PM

The Black Caps will play their first T20 international on Wednesday.

Bay's Kadia Rice retires from table tennis
Bay of Plenty Times

Bay's Kadia Rice retires from table tennis

25 Oct 07:03 PM

After 41 years of competitive table tennis Kadia Rice reckons it's finally time to retire

Brave Bourke is the comeback kid
Bay of Plenty Times

Brave Bourke is the comeback kid

24 Oct 08:00 PM

Jakub Bourke is back on the podium after a nasty crash last year.

Peter Williams: My sinking feeling for waterfront stadium
Opinion

Peter Williams: My sinking feeling for waterfront stadium

23 Oct 10:30 PM

COMMENT: New stadium plan must be paid for privately or it's going underwater too.

Cricket: Bay players dominate Northern Districts Knights
Bay of Plenty Times

Cricket: Bay players dominate Northern Districts Knights

23 Oct 03:45 PM

Bay players dominate Northern Districts Knights cricket team in Ford Trophy match.

James Tauariki records impressive score
Bay of Plenty Times

James Tauariki records impressive score

21 Oct 12:57 AM

Bay golfer James Tauariki demolishes Springfield layout in a stunning 13 under par 57.

Mitch Karpik is getting ready for a busy summer
Bay of Plenty Times

Mitch Karpik is getting ready for a busy summer

19 Oct 04:00 PM

Bay rugby player Mitch Karpik wants to learn more about his Maori heritage.

Hoani Matenga and Mitchell Karpik selected for Maori ABs
Bay of Plenty Times

Hoani Matenga and Mitchell Karpik selected for Maori ABs

19 Oct 04:00 PM

Two Bay players make Maori All Black squad for matches in Chicago, Chile and Brazil.

Aidan Ross - working on his rugby comeback
Bay of Plenty Times

Aidan Ross - working on his rugby comeback

17 Oct 11:00 PM

Aidan Ross has been working hard since his season-ending injury earlier this year.

Bay rugby veterans Mike Delany and Tanerau Latimer retire
Bay of Plenty Times

Bay rugby veterans Mike Delany and Tanerau Latimer retire

17 Oct 09:30 PM

Veteran players, and former All Blacks, Mike Delany and Tanerau Latimer have retired

Blyde wins Bay rugby's top award
Bay of Plenty Times

Blyde wins Bay rugby's top award

17 Oct 03:42 PM

The 2018 Carrus Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards were held on Wednesday night.

No-nonsense Maguire has magic touch
Bay of Plenty Times

No-nonsense Maguire has magic touch

16 Oct 06:34 PM

Michael Maguire - a born communicator, a confident, fluent and engaging speaker.

Youth Olympics: Tauranga athletes score gold medal in Sevens competition in Buenos Aires
Bay of Plenty Times

Youth Olympics: Tauranga athletes score gold medal in Sevens competition in Buenos Aires

16 Oct 03:42 AM

Bay of Plenty makes significant contribution to the Youth Olympic Women's Sevens gold.

Ardron eyes Canada for Rugby World Cup
Bay of Plenty Times

Ardron eyes Canada for Rugby World Cup

13 Oct 03:34 AM

Tyler Ardron makes substantial contribution to the Steamers' cause over two seasons

Bay of Plenty Steamers to play at home
Bay of Plenty Times

Bay of Plenty Steamers to play at home

11 Oct 07:26 PM

Bay of Plenty will play Northland at Tauranga Domain on Saturday.

Northern Districts on top on day two
Bay of Plenty Times

Northern Districts on top on day two

11 Oct 05:35 AM

Day two of the first round of the Plunket Shield cricket match at Bay Oval.

Cricket: ND and Otago face off at Bay Oval
Bay of Plenty Times

Cricket: ND and Otago face off at Bay Oval

10 Oct 04:27 AM

The first round of the Plunket Shield started in Mount Maunganui this week.

Peter Williams: Bay of Plenty Steamers' Mitre 10 Cup Premiership campaign started full of hope
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: Bay of Plenty Steamers' Mitre 10 Cup Premiership campaign started full of hope

09 Oct 06:13 PM

Bay Steamers' season will end as one of the least successful campaigns.

Elite players pepper Plunket Shield opener
Bay of Plenty Times

Elite players pepper Plunket Shield opener

09 Oct 01:00 AM

Six contracted Blackcaps will feature in the first round of the Plunket Shield at Bay Oval

ND coach Bracewell shares why he's home
Bay of Plenty Times

ND coach Bracewell shares why he's home

06 Oct 12:37 AM

Globetrotting cricket coach John Bracewell is back home coaching Northern Districts

Mount golf club to offer gym and yoga
Bay of Plenty Times

Mount golf club to offer gym and yoga

04 Oct 11:51 PM

Mount Maunganui Golf Club plans to make a bold step in a new direction.

Tauranga's Youth Olympians head off for games
Bay of Plenty Times

Tauranga's Youth Olympians head off for games

03 Oct 10:39 PM

Tauranga's Youth Olympians head off for Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games.

Steamers need to focus on fear of losing
Bay of Plenty Times

Steamers need to focus on fear of losing

03 Oct 10:36 PM

What's next for the Bay of Plenty Steamers?

Steamers face uphill struggle for semis
Bay of Plenty Times

Steamers face uphill struggle for semis

02 Oct 05:25 PM

Bay of Plenty Steamers face Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight.

Peter Williams: NZ should help Aussie rugby out
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: NZ should help Aussie rugby out

02 Oct 04:00 PM

Aus rugby is in a state unseen since 1972 and it's time to sort it, Peter Williams says.

Peter Williams: The cancer killing more Kiwi women than melanoma
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: The cancer killing more Kiwi women than melanoma

29 Sep 03:00 AM

Peter Williams shares how he lost his first wife to a cancer too many women are dying of.

Steamers go down to Manawatu at Rotorua stadium
Bay of Plenty Times

Steamers go down to Manawatu at Rotorua stadium

27 Sep 04:46 PM

Bay of Plenty Steamers go down to Manawatu at Rotorua International Stadium on Thursday.

Bay in battle of the also-rans
Bay of Plenty Times

Bay in battle of the also-rans

26 Sep 08:36 PM

Bay of Plenty Steamers will play Manawatu at the Rotorua International Stadium tonight.

Desperation time for Steamers
Bay of Plenty Times

Desperation time for Steamers

26 Sep 12:15 AM

The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play Manawatu in Rotorua on Thursday.

Peter Williams: Tiger Woods and the greatest comeback in golf since Ben Hogan's 1950 US Open win
Bay of Plenty Times

Peter Williams: Tiger Woods and the greatest comeback in golf since Ben Hogan's 1950 US Open win

25 Sep 08:16 PM

Peter Williams has turned the oven on to heat the humble pie. Tiger's back.

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union's investment into retaining local talent and attracting quality players
Bay of Plenty Times

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union's investment into retaining local talent and attracting quality players

22 Sep 06:00 AM

Real estate is a massive investment for the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union.

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