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Adyn Ogle
Sports writer

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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Sausages or Silver Ferns - Fuller always in netball
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Sausages or Silver Ferns - Fuller always in netball

07 Dec 03:00 AM
Brotherhood claims seventh title
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Brotherhood claims seventh title

31 Oct 08:02 PM

The Waiariki men's hockey team have won a seventh national title

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Father follows in son's bike tracks to compete at NI champs
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Father follows in son's bike tracks to compete at NI champs

22 Oct 08:57 PM

The North Island Titles event will be held at the Tauranga BMX Club this weekend.

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'Come out in force and see two bloody good teams put on a show'
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'Come out in force and see two bloody good teams put on a show'

20 Oct 07:20 PM

The Bay of Plenty Steamers are favourites to lift the Mitre 10 Cup championship title.

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Coulter in the thick of young player surge
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Coulter in the thick of young player surge

18 Oct 09:02 PM

22-year-old George Coulter is one of the younger players on the croquet green

Steamers rout Manawatu to book final berth
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Steamers rout Manawatu to book final berth

18 Oct 08:31 AM

And the local side are on the rampage with a 64-3 win.

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Volcanix end season of growth
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Volcanix end season of growth

14 Oct 09:01 PM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix ended their season with a 40-7 loss to Canterbury

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Volcanix ready for defending champs
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Volcanix ready for defending champs

10 Oct 10:08 PM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Canterbury into the final round of the Farah Palmer Cup

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Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south
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Top spot possible as Steamers take momentum south

09 Oct 06:45 PM

The Bay of Plenty Steamers play the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup in Southland

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Bay players in national title triumph
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Bay players in national title triumph

08 Oct 09:09 PM

Three BOP Squash players have claimed national junior titles.

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How the Volcanix plan to build on first win
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How the Volcanix plan to build on first win

02 Oct 09:00 PM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix come off the bye searching for their second win of the season.

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Hungry Volcanix finally taste victory
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Hungry Volcanix finally taste victory

21 Sep 10:00 PM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix have won their first game of the Farah Palmer Cup season.

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Volcanix hungry for first win
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Volcanix hungry for first win

20 Sep 02:35 AM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Waikato in the fourth round of the Farah Palmer Cup

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Speed demon! Rotorua driver to take skills across the ditch
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Speed demon! Rotorua driver to take skills across the ditch

18 Sep 10:54 PM

Riley Spargo is a New Zealand Prokart Series champion.

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Women's Rugby: Volcanix go down fighting
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Women's Rugby: Volcanix go down fighting

14 Sep 08:39 PM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix put up a good fight in their loss to Auckland Storm.

Volcanix look for big win in Whakatāne
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Volcanix look for big win in Whakatāne

13 Sep 01:14 AM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Auckland in the Farah Palmer Cup on Saturday.

Bay women bring home third straight title
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Bay women bring home third straight title

11 Sep 03:20 AM

The Bay of Plenty women's squash team captured a third consecutive national title.

Underwater hockey: Solid results for Bay of Plenty teams
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Underwater hockey: Solid results for Bay of Plenty teams

10 Sep 03:30 AM

Tauranga Boys' College won a third consecutive national underwater hockey title.

Bay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashes
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Bay of Plenty go down to Wellington in tough clashes

08 Sep 04:20 AM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix lost in the final minutes of their match against Wellington.

Rotorua boxers on Canberra card
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Rotorua boxers on Canberra card

06 Sep 05:04 AM

Four Rotorua boxers will compete in a new event in Canberra this weekend.

Volcanix coach Rodney Gibbs makes changes for Wellington clash
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Volcanix coach Rodney Gibbs makes changes for Wellington clash

04 Sep 09:26 PM

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix take on Wellington in the second week of he Farah Palmer Cup

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Tauranga win tough premier netball final
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Tauranga win tough premier netball final

31 Aug 05:00 AM

Tauranga Sports won the Harbourside Netball Centre premier title on Thursday night.

Young star finds way back to top level hockey
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Young star finds way back to top level hockey

31 Aug 03:54 AM

A busy time for Tauranga hockey begins this weekend with Midlands warm-up fixtures.

Title-winning potential in Volcanix team
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Title-winning potential in Volcanix team

20 Aug 04:40 AM

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
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Hayden Wilde takes big step towards Tokyo Olympic Games

19 Aug 08:07 PM

Hayden Wilde is moving forward after his bronze medal at an Olympic test event

Bay boxing duo win titles
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Bay boxing duo win titles

13 Aug 09:15 PM

Tauranga fighter Ariane Nicholson and Rotorua's Emile Richardson had success in Australia.

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Volcanix progressing as season approaches
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Volcanix progressing as season approaches

13 Aug 01:04 AM

Bay of Plenty Volcanix were beaten by Counties Manukau in a pre-season game on Saturday.

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Aces women ready for finals rivals
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Aces women ready for finals rivals

09 Aug 02:02 AM

The women's intercity hockey final will be played between Aces and Mount Maunganui.

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Volcanix coaches relish opportunity
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Volcanix coaches relish opportunity

07 Aug 05:42 PM

The Volcanix coaching staff are ready for a big season

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Bay host three-team clash ahead of Mitre 10 Cup
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Bay host three-team clash ahead of Mitre 10 Cup

31 Jul 04:25 AM

A BOP Wasps team will play Wellington and Counties Manukau at Katikati on Saturday.

Rotorua teams battle for special taonga
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Rotorua teams battle for special taonga

26 Jul 06:00 AM

Ngongotahā and Whakarewarewa will play the annual Rotorua rugby banner fixture today.

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Rotorua Boys High return to top flight
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Rotorua Boys High return to top flight

25 Jul 11:56 PM

Rotorua Boys' High School are back in the top tier national football tournament

Baywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 champions
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Baywide women's final: Rangiuru crowned 2019 champions

21 Jul 05:36 AM

Rangiuru and Whakarewarewa face off in Baywide women's final.

Bay triathlete Wilde builds towards final
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Bay triathlete Wilde builds towards final

20 Jul 02:06 AM

Hayden Wilde is competing in the penultimate round of the World Triathlon Series.

Baywide Women's final promises plenty
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Baywide Women's final promises plenty

20 Jul 12:02 AM

Rangiuru and Whakarewarewa will contest the Baywide rugby women's final.

Teams hunt national titles
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Teams hunt national titles

19 Jul 08:29 PM

National under-15 girls' and boys' tournaments are being held in Tauranga this week

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Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care
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Being pissed off, sad, upset or deflated means you care

14 Jul 10:40 PM

Black Caps displayed the Kiwi fight we know and love in Cricket World Cup final.

Baywide teams prepare for knockout rugby
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Baywide teams prepare for knockout rugby

12 Jul 12:57 AM

Semi-finals across Baywide rugby divisions will play out this weekend.

Whakatāne, Tauranga to host Volcanix home games
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Whakatāne, Tauranga to host Volcanix home games

11 Jul 02:27 AM

The Farah Palmer Cup draw has been released

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Semis set for Tai Mitchell competition
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Semis set for Tai Mitchell competition

05 Jul 08:02 PM

The Tai Mitchell rugby tournament enters semi-final phase on Saturday

Teams vie for top spot in Tai Mitchell tournament
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Teams vie for top spot in Tai Mitchell tournament

03 Jul 01:48 AM

The Tai Mitchell tournament will run for the 78th time and concludes on Sunday

Teams progress in hunt of national title
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Teams progress in hunt of national title

02 Jul 09:40 PM

Regional winners of Bay squash tournaments are heading to the national champs.

Relaxed vibe expected at Triple Crown race
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Relaxed vibe expected at Triple Crown race

29 Jun 01:00 AM

The Triple Crown mountain bike event will again pay tribute to a favourite Rotorua rider.

Celebrating Māori through rugby league
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Celebrating Māori through rugby league

26 Jun 11:00 PM

Rotorua will host the New Zealand Maori Rugby League Tuakana Tournament later this year

Apelu claims Timbersports title
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Apelu claims Timbersports title

18 Jun 11:24 PM

Mount Maunganui's Darcell Apelu won the Stihl Timbersports New Zealand ladies title

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Players choose the Bay experience
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Players choose the Bay experience

12 Jun 04:49 PM

International players are making use of the BOPRU international programme

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Forum to discuss support for female athletes
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Forum to discuss support for female athletes

11 Jun 02:30 AM

An upcoming forum will discuss ways to support female athletes.

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Teen on top canoe pathway
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Teen on top canoe pathway

10 Jun 07:00 PM

Whakatāne's Michael Esterhuizen is part of CRNZ's high performance athlete pathway.

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Bay girls about to start Mighty 11s campaign
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Bay girls about to start Mighty 11s campaign

30 May 05:03 AM

New Zealand BMX team head across ditch to take on Australian 11-year-olds.

Ōtūmoetai earn first win of the season
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Ōtūmoetai earn first win of the season

24 May 01:41 AM

Ōtūmoetai score four goals in the third quarter to beat Marist St Michaels.

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Top squash players battle on the court
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Top squash players battle on the court

23 May 05:20 PM

Tauranga will host the Bay of Plenty Open this weekend.

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Ngongotahā moving forward despite defeat
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Ngongotahā moving forward despite defeat

19 May 06:00 AM

Ngongotahā were well beaten by competition leaders Claudelands Rovers.

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Mount Maunganui back on track after Intercity win
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Mount Maunganui back on track after Intercity win

14 May 01:49 AM

Mount Maunganui beat rivals Ōtūmoetai in week three of Intercity hockey on Saturday

Tauranga advance in cup competition
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Tauranga advance in cup competition

11 May 09:00 PM

Tauranga City have won their first-round Chatham Cup match.

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Players return to the court in premier netball competition
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Players return to the court in premier netball competition

07 May 11:06 PM

Last year's two best premier netball teams talk about this season as week three looms

Young Aces get the job done against Kohekohe
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Young Aces get the job done against Kohekohe

06 May 08:00 PM

Rotorua Aces have won their opening two games of the men's Intercity Cup season.

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Ngongotahā woes continue, Tauranga draw
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Ngongotahā woes continue, Tauranga draw

06 May 12:00 AM

Ngongotahā and Tauranga City are experienced mixed fortunes in the Northern Leagues.

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Secondary schools set for Baywide season
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Secondary schools set for Baywide season

02 May 05:55 PM

An in-depth look at this year's Baywide secondary school rugby competitions.

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Wins for Bay teams in opening round
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Wins for Bay teams in opening round

30 Apr 04:00 PM

Bay of Plenty hockey teams have begun their Intercity campaigns.

Megan Williams lands sixth national BMX title
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Megan Williams lands sixth national BMX title

30 Apr 02:03 AM

Rotorua BMX Club's Megan Williams won her sixth national title at Easter.

Eels see win slip away against Hamilton
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Eels see win slip away against Hamilton

28 Apr 08:59 PM

Ōtūmoetai Eels fell just short of their first win in the Waikato Rugby League competition.

Football: Ngongotahā outplayed by Oratia United
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Football: Ngongotahā outplayed by Oratia United

28 Apr 07:00 PM

Ngongotahā's hunt for a first win of the season continues.

Tauranga move up the table after win
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Tauranga move up the table after win

26 Apr 03:55 AM

Tauranga City have moved into fourth place in the Northern Football League first divison.

Anzac jerseys add to Baywide clash
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Anzac jerseys add to Baywide clash

25 Apr 11:14 PM

Ngongotahā will wear commemorative jerseys in their Baywide rugby fixture tomorrow

National glory for BMX Club
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National glory for BMX Club

24 Apr 02:42 AM

Tauranga BMX Club riders were in title-winning form at the national championships

Early starts lead to gold medals
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Early starts lead to gold medals

24 Apr 01:47 AM

Rotorua's Khobi Paretoa defended her Long Distance Nationals waka ama titles.

Football: Tauranga comeback falls short
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Football: Tauranga comeback falls short

21 Apr 04:42 PM

Tauranga City have three games in nine days and it started with defeat on Friday.

Rotorua waka ama paddlers up for long-haul gold
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Rotorua waka ama paddlers up for long-haul gold

18 Apr 01:30 AM

A Rotorua waka ama crew want to extend their club's golden run at Long Distance Nationals.

Young talent looks to follow star
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Young talent looks to follow star

17 Apr 11:55 PM

Shalom Broughton had simple advice from NBA Star Steven Adams - "don't be an egg"

Basketball: Sweet spot for Easter tournament
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Basketball: Sweet spot for Easter tournament

17 Apr 10:11 PM

The Mel Young Easter Classic basketball tournament has 135 teams in Tauranga this weekend

Bay of Plenty teams prepare for intercity hockey
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Bay of Plenty teams prepare for intercity hockey

16 Apr 12:55 AM

Winning Baywide teams show form ahead of Intercity competition

Champion old boy Adesanya meets current students
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Champion old boy Adesanya meets current students

16 Apr 12:03 AM

Former Rotorua Boys' High School student Israel Adesanya meets current students in Dubai.

Football: Clean sheet sets up win for City
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Football: Clean sheet sets up win for City

14 Apr 10:01 PM

Tauranga City shut out Waitemata in week three of Northern League Football.

Impressive young talent coming through Black Ferns Sevens
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Impressive young talent coming through Black Ferns Sevens

09 Apr 05:23 AM

Black Ferns Sevens head to Kitakyushu Sevens as defending champions

Tauranga's Shania Rawson hunting world crown
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Tauranga's Shania Rawson hunting world crown

01 Apr 08:59 PM

Tauranga mountainbiker Shania Rawson is in third place in the Crankworx World Tour.

Rotoiti's second half surge to victory
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Rotoiti's second half surge to victory

30 Mar 07:26 AM

Rotoiti fight back to win their first game of the Baywide rugby premier division

Football: Bay teams primed for Northern League season
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Football: Bay teams primed for Northern League season

29 Mar 07:59 PM

Coaches from Tauranga City and Ngongotahā talk about the Northern Football League season.

Te Puna seek title in big year
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Te Puna seek title in big year

22 Mar 05:50 PM

Te Puna seeking title in their big year.

Rangiuru hope 10s win continues through to 15s season
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Rangiuru hope 10s win continues through to 15s season

17 Mar 03:30 AM

Tens tournament a good mix of sevens and 15s.

Hayden Wilde takes a quick breather
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Hayden Wilde takes a quick breather

15 Mar 12:33 AM

Tauranga triathlete Hayden Wilde has had a busy few weeks.

Dan Ford hits double ton in Bay of Plenty college cricket
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Dan Ford hits double ton in Bay of Plenty college cricket

14 Mar 09:30 PM

Dan Ford is seeing some impressive results on the cricket pitch.

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