Mother-daughter duo serve up pickleball title
Just six months after taking up pickleball, Whakatāne mother-and-daughter duo Tiina Sirkku and Marin
Hooked on Happenings - Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
The Haddock Spraypainters & Panelbeaters Trout Tournament was held last weekend on the waters of Lak
Rūātoki score first victory win win over former champion
The Rūātoki women’s rugby team have kicked their season into action with a victory over former champ
No hiding in the hills of Braemar
Last Saturday’s Whakatāne Cycling Club race was held on a shortened 33-kilomtre version of the Braem
Masters win 14 medals at 2026 Legions champs
A fantastic day was had by our crew of nine masters’ rowers representing Whakatāne Rowing Club at th
Poroporo pick up first win in see-saw contest
Poroporo claimed their first win of the season with a hard-fought 17-13 home victory over Tāneatua o
Campbell wins Lathams Track Trophy
Aidan Campbell ran really well on the Whakatāne Harriers Lathams Track Race on Saturday to win the L
Mixed weekend as men beaten, women win
The Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team have bounced back in the best possible fashion with a commanding win.
Lines, Ashburn victorious in Rotorua Marathon
As the mist cleared and the full moon gave way to a brilliant autumn sun over humble Lake Rotorua, n
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Crouchleys win feijoa and avocado race
Several of the Crouchley family won their grades at the Whakatāne Harriers races through Peter de Fe
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Tough weekend for EBOP teams in women’s comps
The Eastern Bay’s three female rugby teams suffered losses in the first round matches of their respe
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Te Teko maintain top spot
Te Teko are shaping up as the team to beat in the EBOP Premier Men’s rugby competition in 2026. The
Whakatāne women take trophy in Champion of Champions Fours
The Bay champion of champions events continue to deliver their share of surprises and drama – this t
Golf fundraiser drives support for youth
Fine weather and strong community interest helped make this year’s Rotary charity golf day a success
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Ōpōtiki women beaten by neighbours
There is nothing better than a first up battle against your neighbours, and that is exactly what tra
Kayak fishing success
Last weekend saw Whakatāne host one of only two national kayak fishing competitions in the country,
Swimmers medal at age group champs
Whakatāne swimmers Zandre Herbst and Chloe Gladwin have added to the Whakatāne Swimming Club’s growi
Te Teko remain unbeaten in EBOP premier competition
It’s been a fantastic start to the season for Te Teko’s premier men’s side and that continued on Sat
Strong turnout sets up exciting JAB rugby season
Junior rugby is thriving across the Eastern Bay, with the 2026 JAB (Junior Advisory Board) competiti
Rangitaiki Girls Rugby Club - fastest-growing junior side
The Rangitaiki Girls Rugby Club is experiencing a breakout season in 2026, with a remarkable rise in
Superb running by Iris at Anzac Fairway
Iris Stansloski ran a brilliant race at the Whakatāne Harrier Clubs Fairway Race held on Anzac Day.
Hooked on Happening - Whakatāne Sportfishing Club
The Haddocks Spraypainters and Panelbeaters Trout Tournament on May 9 and 10 will see keen trout ang
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Standout season for EBOP Cricket Club
The Eastern Bay of Plenty Cricket Club has finished another standout season, marked by growth, devel
Ōpōtiki women excited for season ahead
The Ōpōtiki women’s rugby team are excited at what the season might hold for them this year. After