Whitley serves up silver in rapid Pickleball rise
Pickleball may still be finding its feet in New Zealand, but for Whakatāne’s Tracey Whitley, the fas
Successful season for Black Ferns 7s
The past 18 months have proved incredibly successful for the New Zealand Black Ferns women’s sevens.
Final sprint earns Jones the Kevin Crook Trophy
The Kevin Crook Memorial Race for women produced one of the closest finishes in the event’s history,
St Joseph's and a day in the pool
Learning to swim is a rite of passage for young Kiwis, and there is no shortage of talent at St Jose
Whakatāne trio compete in national elite road championships
Cambridge roads proved challenging for three Whakatāne Cycle Club members at the recent Cycling New
Success for Eastern Bay schools at BOP Triathlon Championships
Secondary school triathlon teams from across the region gathered at Ōhope last week to contest the B
Mike Collings wins the Ballinger Belt – again
Whakatāne’s Mike Collings has again claimed New Zealand’s most prestigious shooting title, winning t
Battle of attrition as Daniel Jones claims fourth Tarawera Ultra-Trail title
Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones has once again proved untouchable on home soil at Tarawera Ultra-Trail by U
Ngāti Pukeko too strong at tamariki tournament
Brayden Lindsay Sports reporter Ngāti Pūkeko proved too powerful across the park as they picked
Daniel Jones leads world-class T102 field at Tarawera Ultra-Trail
Whakatāne’s Daniel Jones will be the runner to beat tomorrow when he lines up for his T102 title def
Bay of Plenty teens take gold at national Beach Volleyball Champs
Bay of Plenty teenagers Piki Hemi and Isla Webster struck gold on the sand last month, winning the I
Cow crossing levels the playing field
A timely stock movement helped set up a thrilling finish to Saturday’s 45-kilometre race on a new co
Ōhope hosts sprint triathlon
Last Sunday saw the Eastern Bay Triathlon and Multisport Club host its first sprint triathlon of 202
Rees produces record-breaking rides at Burt Munro Challenge
There’s one thing for certain, Mitch Rees certainly knows how to push a motorbike to its limits. Th
Surf Life Saving Nationals to make waves in Ōhope
Ōhope will host the 2026 Aon New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships next month. With 1200 compe
Fundraiser to help Rees return to Isle of Man
Mitch Rees recommends the 24-hour Isle of Man as a must-view event even if you’re not into bikes. T
Inaugural Ōhope Beach Sprints Coastal Rowing Event
Whakatāne Rowing Club is proud to host the inaugural Ōhope Beach Sprints Coastal Rowing event today.
Triathlon and multisport junior ranks take off
The EBOP Tri and Multisport Club has experienced a recent growth spurt, with its junior ranks expand
Good numbers make fun racing
Twenty-nine cyclists lined up for last week’s Whakatāne Cycle Club’s criterium, racing short 2.3-kil
Whakatāne riders returning to Burt Munro Rally
Tony and Mitch Rees are travelling a fair few kilometres this week. The pair are off to Invercargil
Hooked on Happenings: Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
After a delayed start due to unfavourable weather, the Whakatāne Fencing Ladies Tournament was held
BOP Magic hit the ground running in Eastern Bay
The BOP Magic Netball squad kicked off their 2026 pre-season campaign with an intensive training and
Braemar circuit sees more exciting racing
The Auckland Anniversary race on the Braemar circuit produced a gripping contest across all grades o
Eastern Bay golfers perform strongly at Māori Golf Nationals
A strong representation of Eastern Bay golfers performed well at the Māori Nationals earlier this mo