Sport'A proper race': Teen record-breaker chases 1000m record at homeSam Ruthe is aiming to start 2026 with another record on his home track in Tauranga.31 Dec 02:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Lucky and blessed': Shirley Hooper honoured after 50 years of service to women's sportPāpāmoa's Shirley Hooper receives NY honour for services to netball and artistic swimming.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSWISH BasketballA special 'Bandits' crew of players over 80 gets extra space and free shots. Video / SuppliedWatch27 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesInside Tauranga's over-50s walking basketball crewA special 'Bandits' crew of players over 80 gets extra space and free shots.27 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'It’s just running': How Sam Ruthe became NZ’s teenage running prodigySam became the youngest person in history to run a four-minute mile.27 Dec 05:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhanganui Cemetery Circuit: Can Mitch Rees seal five in a row in finale?23 Dec 12:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLatham, Conway centuries put Black Caps firmly in control against West Indies 18 Dec 05:47 AM
PremiumBay of Plenty Times'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust board17 Dec 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesSarah Hirini's life away from rugby: From World Cup glory to pilot licenceShe earned a private pilot’s licence while touring with the Black Ferns Sevens.13 Dec 07:01 PM
SportAnother day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800mThe 16-year-old set a new NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 800m record.07 Dec 12:29 AM
SportTeenage sensation Sam Ruthe obliterates NZ schoolboy 1500m record The 16 year old has beaten the previous record by eight seconds. It stood since 1989.06 Dec 02:59 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesFoam Wreckers ‘anti-surf contest’ set to shake up Mount Maunganui summerKehu Butler, 25, will return to his hometown break to front the fun-first event.02 Dec 09:06 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesNZ schools athletics champs records being broken even before the games beginThere'll be a record 259 schools, with 1168 athletes and temperatures of 30C or more.02 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'We're the stakeholders': Inside the plan to overthrow Netball NZ's leadershipZones need three votes for a no-confidence meeting that could topple Netball NZ.01 Dec 05:01 AM
Bay of Plenty Times'Only heard amazing things': Aussie great joins Black Clash lineup in shock signingThe 44-year-old represented Australia over 300 times across three formats.26 Nov 05:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBig names, fresh surface and fast laps set up Baypark thrillerTwenty F2 Midgets join weekend line-up, including last season's title winner James Earl.20 Nov 08:10 PM
Bay of Plenty Times‘It’s definitely a learning curve’: Wilde reflects on costly Dubai errorHayden Wilde was denied victory after riding an extra lap on the bike in Dubai.18 Nov 10:00 PM
SportTeam Cricket unveil Jesse Ryder for T20 Black Clash 2026One of the most talented players to ever wear the black cap has signed on for next year. 18 Nov 04:01 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesHayden Wilde slams Dubai T100 officials after extra bike lap costs resultWilde rode an extra 8km after missing the bike exit in the Dubai heat.16 Nov 06:38 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBunting steps down as Black Ferns coach as search begins for successorNZ Rugby aims to appoint a new Black Ferns coach by Christmas.13 Nov 07:12 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesDame Lisa Carrington to enter Māori Sports Hall of FameCarrington joins Māori sporting greats at Tūrangawaewae Marae ceremony.11 Nov 03:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesTeen running sensation Sam Ruthe bids for another record at schools champs in HastingsSam Ruthe could break a Hawke's Bay athlete's 36-year-old record.07 Nov 01:17 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesMeet the Katikati brothers taking New Zealand wrestling by stormOllie and Quinn Clark both struck gold at nationals in Dunedin.03 Nov 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesMelbourne Cup sweepstake chart: The betting tips for today's big raceDownload the sweepstake for your office.03 Nov 10:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesReinstated Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua speaks of ‘horrific’ ordeal Taurua was stood down as coach for six weeks, days out from the Taini Jamison series.02 Nov 06:52 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Full confidence': Netball NZ confirms Taurua's reinstatementDame Noeline Taurua to return as Silver Ferns coach after weeks of negotiations. 25 Oct 05:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesEngines, glory and grit: Inside a high-octane Bay of Plenty weekendMotorsport fans can look forward to two big events.23 Oct 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBeach Blacks duo qualify for world champs as Olympic dream buildsBrad Fuller and Ben O’Dea are the first Beach Blacks to qualify for the worlds since 2015.21 Oct 05:00 PM
SportWilliamson to make Black Caps return, named for England ODI seriesThe 35-year-old hasn't played for NZ in any format since the Champions Trophy final.19 Oct 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty TimesWhat’s gone wrong with NZ’s once-dominant schoolboy rugby system?Australia’s U18 team have trained together for five years, unlike NZ’s.14 Oct 09:11 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSteamers roll Mako to storm into NPC semisBay of Plenty beat Tasman 27-7 in their quarter-final at Tauranga Domain on Saturday.12 Oct 03:15 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay of Plenty breeze by Tasman to make NPC semisBay of Plenty were too good in the second half to knock out Tasman.11 Oct 05:06 AM
