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Peter White
Sports writer
Tauranga

Peter is a sports writer at the Bay of Plenty Times

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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Rotorua Boys' too good for Tauranga Boys'
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Rotorua Boys' too good for Tauranga Boys'

09 Jun 10:45 PM
Baywide rugby: Te Puna hold unbeaten run
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Baywide rugby: Te Puna hold unbeaten run

03 Jun 03:28 AM

Baywide Championship opening round produces plenty of tries.

Bay of Plenty reps off to World Rugby U20 champs
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Bay of Plenty reps off to World Rugby U20 champs

22 May 10:00 PM

Kaleb Trask and Tevita Mafileo will defend the World Rugby U20 Championship in France.

Te Puke impress in win over Rotoiti
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Te Puke impress in win over Rotoiti

13 May 01:21 AM

Te Puke Sports beat Rotoiti in classic wet weather battle.

Chiefs a pale imitation without Cane
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Chiefs a pale imitation without Cane

06 May 09:25 PM

Chiefs fall at Rotorua to Jaguares without inspirational leader.

Baywide rugby heads for Matakana Island
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Baywide rugby heads for Matakana Island

03 May 05:30 PM

History will be made when Te Puna and Whakarewarewa meet on Matakana Island on Saturday.

Retallick  moves from playing to coaching
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Retallick moves from playing to coaching

22 Apr 05:00 AM

Bay of Plenty's 17th player to reach 100 games has moved into coaching after retiring.

Super Rugby: Chiefs confident ahead of visit from Blues brothers
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Super Rugby: Chiefs confident ahead of visit from Blues brothers

06 Apr 05:12 PM

The Chiefs are hot favourites to beat the Blues on Saturday.

Bay players make U20 squad for Oceanias
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Bay players make U20 squad for Oceanias

03 Apr 06:00 PM

Bay of Plenty players keen to make their mark in NZ under-20s.

Rangataua edge Ngongotaha in thriller
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Rangataua edge Ngongotaha in thriller

01 Apr 02:57 AM

Thrills and spills in Baywide rugby round over Easter.

Sevens: New Zealand team named for Hong Kong
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Sevens: New Zealand team named for Hong Kong

29 Mar 01:35 PM

Bay of Plenty players named in the All Blacks Sevens squad for Hong Kong.

Cane to crack century for Chiefs
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Cane to crack century for Chiefs

29 Mar 04:00 AM

Bay of Plenty forwards dominate strong Chiefs pack for clash with Highlanders.

Commonwealth Games sevens teams named
Sport

Commonwealth Games sevens teams named

21 Mar 03:45 AM

New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams selected for Commonwealth Games.

Chiefs v Bulls: Steamers props impress
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Chiefs v Bulls: Steamers props impress

15 Mar 05:00 PM

Bay of Plenty front rowers are making their mark with the Chiefs.

Cricket: Mount win McNaughton Trophy
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Cricket: Mount win McNaughton Trophy

11 Mar 08:18 PM

Mount Maunganui defeated Geyser City to win the McNaughton Trophy final.

Rotorua teen wins Sand to Surf ocean swim
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Rotorua teen wins Sand to Surf ocean swim

11 Mar 03:00 AM

Weather and tidal conditions were perfect for the Sand to Surf ocean swim.

All Blacks Sevens call in replacements
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All Blacks Sevens call in replacements

07 Mar 04:18 PM

Bay of Plenty's Luke Masirewa joins All Blacks Sevens in Toronto.

Williamson in doubt for Bay Oval match
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Williamson in doubt for Bay Oval match

27 Feb 08:45 PM

Kane Williamson needs his hamstring injury cleared before he can play today.

Cane the shining light in Chiefs' defeat
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Cane the shining light in Chiefs' defeat

25 Feb 08:32 PM

Sam Cane claims Player of the Match but the Chiefs lose to the Crusaders.

Opinion: Super Rugby always starts too early
Sport

Opinion: Super Rugby always starts too early

25 Feb 04:18 AM

Super Rugby is under way for NZ teams this weekend to the detriment of cricket.

Spear retains national swim title
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Spear retains national swim title

13 Feb 05:07 PM

Emily Spear has retained her national open swim title.

Fitting end to Memorial 10s as Te Puna win
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Fitting end to Memorial 10s as Te Puna win

11 Feb 01:05 AM

Te Puna win the 20th Vaughan Kuka Memorial 10s Tournament in style at their home ground.

Tennis: Shock result in battle of sexes
Sport

Tennis: Shock result in battle of sexes

04 Feb 07:46 PM

Tennis: Top-ranked female junior beats men's player in Sunday Shootout final.

India worthy winners of U19 Cricket World Cup
Sport

India worthy winners of U19 Cricket World Cup

03 Feb 08:15 PM

India give Australia a pasting in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World cup final at Bay Oval.

Legend of cricket guiding young Indian team
Sport

Legend of cricket guiding young Indian team

01 Feb 05:30 PM

Indian cricket legend Rahul Dravid looking forward to U19 World Cup final on Saturday.

Bay of Plenty lose Hawke Cup in a thriller
Sport

Bay of Plenty lose Hawke Cup in a thriller

29 Jan 06:18 AM

Left-arm spinner Ben Reece was the hero for Counties Manukau taking 6-36.

Skipper aims to lift Warriors' standards
Sport

Skipper aims to lift Warriors' standards

28 Jan 08:00 PM

Warriors captain Roger Tuivasa-Sheck opens up about season goals.

Hayze Perham: Living the league dream
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Hayze Perham: Living the league dream

26 Jan 08:30 PM

Rotorua teenage Hayze Perham loving the start to his Warriors career.

Sevens: NZ men and women set for Sydney showdown
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Sevens: NZ men and women set for Sydney showdown

26 Jan 03:14 AM

New Zealand men's and women's sevens teams all set for Sydney leg of world series.

Under-19 Cricket World Cup: New Zealand thrash Windies in opener
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Under-19 Cricket World Cup: New Zealand thrash Windies in opener

13 Jan 08:52 AM

New Zealand thrash Windies in Under-19 Cricket World Cup opener at Bay Oval.

Sevens: Bay of Plenty get boost ahead of nationals
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Sevens: Bay of Plenty get boost ahead of nationals

11 Jan 10:10 PM

Bay of Plenty men's team confident ahead of this weekend's Bayleys National Sevens.

Black Caps make victory look easy
Sport

Black Caps make victory look easy

08 Jan 05:00 PM

Black Caps yet to face a tough opponent this summer.

Provincial Sevens ideal lead into nationals
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Provincial Sevens ideal lead into nationals

07 Jan 11:51 PM

Bay of Plenty had mixed fortunes at the Provincial Union Sevens held at Blake Park.

Bay Oval set for historic night match
Sport

Bay Oval set for historic night match

15 Dec 04:26 PM

Cricket under lights for the first time at Bay Oval on Saturday.

Bay of Plenty sevens teams in action
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Bay of Plenty sevens teams in action

07 Dec 10:35 PM

Bay of Plenty men's and women's teams are in action in Cambridge on Saturday.

Sevens: Michaela Blyde in a class of her own
Sport

Sevens: Michaela Blyde in a class of her own

29 Nov 05:31 AM

Bay of Plenty's Michaela Blyde deservedly wins the Women's Sevens Player of the Year award

Crowd lauds Tietjens at his book launch
Sport

Crowd lauds Tietjens at his book launch

17 Nov 07:00 PM

The book Legacy was launched in Tauranga this week as part of a charity fundraiser.

Pasifika 10s promise action aplenty
Sport

Pasifika 10s promise action aplenty

16 Nov 05:00 PM

The 2017 STE Pasifika Rugby 10s tournament will be held at Arataki park on Saturday.

Cricket: Northland beat Bay of Plenty
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Cricket: Northland beat Bay of Plenty

13 Nov 05:12 PM

Bay of Plenty lost their opening Fergus Hickey match to Northland.

Tauranga's bold bid to host America's Cup
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Tauranga's bold bid to host America's Cup

10 Nov 03:09 AM

Tauranga is being considered as an alternative to Auckland to host the America's Cup.

Steamers reflect on lost opportunity
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Steamers reflect on lost opportunity

02 Nov 08:48 AM

Bay of Plenty Rugby CEO says efforts this season show the union is 'growing up'.

Steamers did Bay proud in final
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Steamers did Bay proud in final

28 Oct 10:29 PM

Bay of Plenty Steamers lost Friday's final but won the hearts of fans around New Zealand.

Volcanix win Farah Palmer Cup final
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Volcanix win Farah Palmer Cup final

28 Oct 02:05 AM

Bay of Plenty Volcanix defeated Otago 7-5 to win the Farah Palmer Cup Championship title.

MMA pro gets sevens players fighting fit
Rotorua Daily Post

MMA pro gets sevens players fighting fit

27 Oct 07:00 PM

The All Blacks Sevens players are training with a MMA champion to help gain an advantage.

Brave Bay defeated by Wellington
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Brave Bay defeated by Wellington

27 Oct 08:55 AM

Wellington needed extra time to finally put away brave Steamers in the Mitre Cup final.

Huge year for Bay rugby
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Huge year for Bay rugby

27 Oct 01:44 AM

Editorial: Huge year for Bay rugby.

New Steamers set to play key roles
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New Steamers set to play key roles

25 Oct 06:00 PM

Bay of Plenty Steamers squad features key players new to the area who are leading the way.

Hopes high for Bay of Plenty rugby
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Hopes high for Bay of Plenty rugby

22 Oct 04:13 PM

A new belief and renewed expectation is growing among rugby fans in the Bay of Plenty.

First final for Bay of Plenty since 2000
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First final for Bay of Plenty since 2000

22 Oct 08:28 AM

Bay of Plenty are set to play Wellington in Friday's Mitre 10 Cup Championship final.

Bay of Plenty Steamers make first final since 2000
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Bay of Plenty Steamers make first final since 2000

21 Oct 04:56 AM

Bay of Plenty defeated Otago to make next week's Mitre 10 Cup final in Wellington.

Excitement builds for semifinal showdown
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Excitement builds for semifinal showdown

20 Oct 05:54 PM

A likely full house will greet Bay of Plenty and Otago at Tauranga Domain today.

Steamers rocket focused on semifinal
Sport

Steamers rocket focused on semifinal

19 Oct 05:49 AM

Winger Monte Ioane has made a huge personal sacrifice to play for the Steamers.

Rugby schools' programme a great success
Sport

Rugby schools' programme a great success

18 Oct 01:25 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers players are making a difference in a unique schools programme.

Bay of Plenty runners-up in Roller Mills
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Bay of Plenty runners-up in Roller Mills

16 Oct 09:27 AM

Slender first-half lead proves insufficient in howling wind.

Fiji: Sheer luxury at the Marriott
Lifestyle

Fiji: Sheer luxury at the Marriott

15 Oct 03:00 PM

Peter White discovers the bar has lifted higher when he visits Fiji Marriott Momi Bay

Steamers earn home semifinal with epic win
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Steamers earn home semifinal with epic win

14 Oct 04:31 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers win epic clash with Waikato at Tauranga Domain to earn home semi.

Steamers one game away from semis
Sport

Steamers one game away from semis

13 Oct 05:00 PM

Bay of Plenty Steamers are 80 minutes away from a home semifinal - can they do it?

Harris back in blue and gold
Sport

Harris back in blue and gold

12 Oct 05:26 AM

Hooker last played for Steamers in August and is itching for action.

Bay of Plenty back in playoff contention
Sport

Bay of Plenty back in playoff contention

08 Oct 04:32 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers defeated Otago 36-28 in Dunedin on Saturday.

Home final is due reward for Volcanix
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Home final is due reward for Volcanix

08 Oct 02:09 AM

Bay of Plenty team clinch a home final after winning 27-17 in Dunedin.

Steamers win epic encounter against Otago
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Steamers win epic encounter against Otago

07 Oct 03:56 AM

A determined five tries to three win over Otago has the Steamers back in the play-off race

Thwaites and Ross are new breed of forwards
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Thwaites and Ross are new breed of forwards

05 Oct 03:12 AM

Bay of Plenty props Jeff Thwaites and Aidan Ross are living the dream in the Mitre 10 Cup.

World medal for Tauranga kayaker
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World medal for Tauranga kayaker

01 Oct 08:23 PM

Tauranga paddler Mike Dawson wins bronze medal at canoe slalom world champs in France.

Steamers wilt in the sun at Eden Park
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Steamers wilt in the sun at Eden Park

30 Sep 06:20 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers are well beaten 38-19 by Auckland at Eden Park.

Rugby: Bay of Plenty after win at Eden Park
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Rugby: Bay of Plenty after win at Eden Park

28 Sep 06:40 AM

Bay of Plenty last won at Eden Park in 2004. They meet Auckland there on Saturday.

Rugby: Bay of Plenty in 31-31 thriller at Tauranga Domain
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Rugby: Bay of Plenty in 31-31 thriller at Tauranga Domain

24 Sep 06:29 AM

Bay of Plenty and Counties Manukau shared the spoils in a thriller at Tauranga Domain.

Volcanix leading Farah Palmer Cup
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Volcanix leading Farah Palmer Cup

24 Sep 06:09 AM

Volcanix defeated Tasman 38-15 to stay top of the Farah Palmer Cup standings

Steamers ready for Steelers challenge
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Steamers ready for Steelers challenge

22 Sep 04:59 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers look to continue good form on Sunday against Counties Manukau.

Bay of Plenty Pasifika win Pro4 Series
Sport

Bay of Plenty Pasifika win Pro4 Series

19 Sep 03:15 AM

Bay of Plenty Pasifika rugby team wins the inaugural Pro4 Series run by BOP Rugby.

Steamers waste chances to take out Taranaki
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Steamers waste chances to take out Taranaki

15 Sep 09:44 AM

Bay of Plenty dominated large chunks of tonight's game but lost 29-7 to Taranaki.

Fit-again Tiatia relishes Taranaki clash
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Fit-again Tiatia relishes Taranaki clash

14 Sep 06:17 PM

Chase Tiatia in form as the Steamers take on Taranaki in New Plymouth on tonight.

Franklin at home helping Steamers
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Franklin at home helping Steamers

13 Sep 07:50 PM

Maori All Black Tom Franklin proving to be a star import for the Bay of Plenty Steamers.

Steamers win tough battle with Turbos
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Steamers win tough battle with Turbos

08 Sep 09:45 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers beat Manawatu Turbos 20-17 in Palmerston North tonight.

Hepetema: Manawatu game is must-win
Sport

Hepetema: Manawatu game is must-win

07 Sep 07:00 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers need to beat Manawatu on Friday night to keep playoff hopes alive.

Steamers desperate for win over Turbos
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Steamers desperate for win over Turbos

07 Sep 12:00 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers take on Manawatu Turbos in Palmerston North on Friday night.

Mitre 10 Cup: Bay of Plenty v Wellington preview
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Mitre 10 Cup: Bay of Plenty v Wellington preview

30 Aug 07:00 PM

Bay of Plenty Steamers take on the Wellington Lions in Rotorua on Thursday night.

Old heads and young hearts make  Cup stronger
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Old heads and young hearts make Cup stronger

27 Aug 08:44 PM

Mike Delany at age 35 has made a great start on his return to playing for Bay of Plenty.

Steamers scrum makes mark
Rotorua Daily Post

Steamers scrum makes mark

13 Aug 03:25 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers show plenty of promise in warm-up game v Waikato in Hamilton.

Steamers ready for Waikato warmup - coach
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Steamers ready for Waikato warmup - coach

11 Aug 10:00 AM

Bay of Plenty Steamers take on Waikato in a Mitre 10 Cup warmup in Hamilton on Saturday.

Baywide final awaits Mount and Rotoiti
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Baywide final awaits Mount and Rotoiti

27 Jul 06:47 PM

Mount Maunganui will host Rotoiti in Saturday's Baywide Premier 1 club rugby final.

Finals berth up for grabs for Magic
Rotorua Daily Post

Finals berth up for grabs for Magic

19 Jun 07:38 PM

Waikato BOP Magic must win well in Tauranga tonight to make elimination final.

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