Bay of Plenty TimesLuuka Jones' dad 'jolly nervous' ahead of winThe father of Tauranga's Luuka Jones has spoken of the ecstatic moment his daughter claimed a silver Olympic medal. Luuka's father 11 Aug 08:50 PM
Bay of Plenty Times10 things to know about Luuka Jones10 things to know about Luuka Jones, New Zealand's latest Olympic medallist after a stunning performance in the women's canoe slalom final.11 Aug 07:27 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay athletes keeping positive in RioThe Rio rain and soggy conditions mirrored the mood in the New Zealand camp yesterday after another quiet day without a medal to celebrate. New 11 Aug 07:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLuuka Jones: 'I went as hard as I could'Surprise silver as Tauranga-born Luuka Jones wins Olympic silver medal in the canoe slalom.11 Aug 06:31 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLuuka Jones makes K1 slalom finalLuuka Jones is through to the Olympic women's canoe slalom final. The 27-year-old Tauranga paddler picked up two penalties for 11 Aug 04:53 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBOP Steamers named to play AucklandBay of Plenty coach Clayton McMillan has announced his squad to play in their final pre-season match against Auckland on Friday before 11 Aug 05:23 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesHockey semifinalists found in Intercity leagueBy winning their matches on Saturday, the two local women's teams in the Midlands Intercity Hockey League qualified for the semifinals 11 Aug 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesSteamers coach inspired by past gloryIn 1976 the first National Provincial Championship was won by Bay of Plenty under the leadership of captain Tuck Waaka. That original 10 Aug 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesSevens captain: No calls went our waySour grapes or another case of poor officiating at the rugby sevens?10 Aug 09:19 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAs it happened: Ledecky wins third goldAnother luckless day for New Zealand in Rio ended with another medal for Katie Ledecky. Relive all the action.10 Aug 06:36 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesCurry laments early mistakesAfter a shock defeat by Japan in the men's rugby sevens, the Kiwi team got their Rio campaign back on track with a 28-5 hammering 10 Aug 06:22 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesAll Blacks sevens through to quartersIf it wasn't for Fiji the New Zealand sevens team would be out of the Olympics. Now the two sides will face off in the quarter-finals.10 Aug 04:58 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRio Olympics 2016: Mike Dawson finishes 10thAdventurer Mike Dawson is immune to easy options. So it proved as he paddled down the man-made rapids to 10th in the K1 canoe slalom 10 Aug 04:38 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBlack Sticks do enough to beat SpainThe women's Black Sticks have been made to work hard for a 2-1 win over Spain to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.10 Aug 02:25 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesKayes plays key role in Olympic water poloWater polo Former Mount Maunganui resident Joe Kayes has played a pivotal role in Australia's first two matches of the Rio 2016 Olympics. The 10 Aug 10:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesKane Williamson sets test cricket recordKane Williamson turned 26 on Monday and celebrated by setting yet another international cricket record. In scoring 113 against Zimbabwe 10 Aug 10:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay proud of silver 'Sevens sister'The women's sevens team, including Tauranga-based coach Sean Horan and Tauranga player Kelly Brazier, claimed New Zealand's second 10 Aug 01:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRio day 4: Bay athletes still in contentionAfter a shock defeat by Japan in the men's rugby sevens the team have got their Rio campaign back on track with a 28-5 hammering of 09 Aug 10:34 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesOtumoetai Eels fall at semifinal hurdleOtumoetai Eels Premier's season came to an end at Resthills Park, Hamilton in the Cross Country Rentals Wai-Coa-Bay championship semifinal 09 Aug 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPan Pacific water polo success for TaurangaWINNING SMILES: Tauranga water polo's successful men's under-18 team. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 050816sp22BOP The 2016 Pan Pacific Water Polo 09 Aug 09:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesChiefs and stripper: No further actionPolice will take no further action on allegations that members of the Chiefs rugby team inappropriately touched, licked and threw alcohol and gravel at a stripper.09 Aug 06:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesTauranga coach's NZ Sevens team take silverThe New Zealand women's sevens team have won silver after a gold medal match against Australia at Rio this morning. The win is the 08 Aug 11:02 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesFirst Tauranga sailor underway at RioSam Meech has opened his first Olympic regatta sailing two races today on Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro to lie 6th overall in the 08 Aug 10:03 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesProud siblings represent at Rio OlympicsElla and Bryden Nicholas were not the only brother and sister pairing at the Rio Olympics. But the kayakers from Tauranga were most 08 Aug 10:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesLuuka Jones sits fourthPaddler Luuka Jones produced two quality runs in the heats of the women's canoe slalom to qualify fourth-fastest for the semi-finals at the Rio Olympics.08 Aug 07:40 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesPolice to get 'superhero' Chiefs footageFootage of Chiefs rugby players dressed as superheroes will be given to police as part of the investigation into the team's Mad Monday celebrations.08 Aug 07:47 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBaywide rugby divisional finals decidedA marathon Baywide Division One title decider between hosts Judea and Te Teko at Judea's Maharaia Winiata Park was finally taken out 08 Aug 03:30 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCricket coaching roadshow coming to TaurangaSome of the best cricket brains in New Zealand will be in Tauranga this week to deliver a Northern Districts Cricket Art of Coaching 08 Aug 02:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesStrippergate: Chiefs 'must meet standards'Chiefs rugby management have spoken out about allegations involving their players, saying they're "disappointed" and "concerned".08 Aug 01:18 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhat it takes to be a winning rugby captainCaptains' Comments Matt Clutterbuck, Rangataua "It was just passionate. That was what that performance was all about today. It was 08 Aug 12:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesRio Day 2: Bay athletes success continuesBay olympians have continued to shine in day two of the Rio Olympic Games. The New Zealand women's hockey team, which includes Tauranga 07 Aug 10:55 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesRangataua reign supreme in Baywide rugby champsRangataua Sports are the Baywide Premier 1 club champions after a stunning 35-33 win over Mount Maunganui Sports in the final played 07 Aug 09:20 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesBay contestants off to roaring start at RioBay athletes have got off to a roaring start as the 2016 Rio Olympics kicked off over the weekend. Tauranga man Peter Burling, with 07 Aug 05:03 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesBurling and Tuke attract online attentionKiwi flagbearers Peter Burling and Blair Tuke also caused a bit of a stir on the interweb, winning admirers the world over.06 Aug 09:56 PM
