Bay of Plenty TimesSlick 800m on the cards for Potts Classic athletics in HastingsThe two Tauranga Sams are set for a Hastings duel on the track. 12 Jan 09:01 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Couldn't quite believe it': Athletics prodigy Sam Ruthe helps visually impaired boy smash PBRuthe had planned to attend the event to meet athletes, but instead took to the track.10 Jan 03:44 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesWorld cross country test: Rotorua running star to chase glory in FloridaRotorua talent Hannah Gapes is the reigning national cross country champion.08 Jan 02:00 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesCyclist back on the bike 27 days after serious Taupō Enduro crashThe experienced rider says he was clipped by a passing ute about 200km into the race.05 Jan 11:27 PM
Bay of Plenty Times'Doesn’t seem realistic': Sam Ruthe on pushing boundaries in middle distance runningSam Ruthe, 16, came within 1.2s of Peter Snell's national 1000m record on Saturday.05 Jan 08:01 PM
SportSam Ruthe breaks record with dominant 1000m performanceSam Ruthe has once again showed his enormous potential on the track.03 Jan 06:32 AM
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 TimesHow a Pāpāmoa couple helped put padel on Bay mapThe club's app sign-ups for the racket sport jumped from 500 at launch to 2400 today.25 Dec 11:00 PM
Bay of Plenty TimesWhanganui Cemetery Circuit: Can Mitch Rees seal five in a row in finale?Reigning superbike champion Mitch Rees is chasing a fifth straight series title.23 Dec 12:40 AM
Bay of Plenty TimesLatham, Conway centuries put Black Caps firmly in control against West Indies The openers notched 323 runs on day one of the third test to settle NZ in the box seat. 18 Dec 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBay of Plenty Times'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust boardMeka Whaitiri alleges NNZ breached its own rules in standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.17 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
