Top three finish for Eastern Bay duo
Ella Julian and Sam Clark had their eyes firmly focused on the top step of the podium at the recent
Ivy rolls into World Cup
WHAKATĀNE roller-skating ace Ivy Bates – competing as Ivyk’nivey – has been selected for the New Zea
Racecourse Park host successful horse show
Almost 200 horses were put through their paces at the Eastern Bay Showjumping and Showhunter, held a
Volleyball duo nab beach gold medal
Ani Doherty and Monique Prasad threw the rankings to one side as the powered their way to the nation
Full Circle boys outclass bigger opposition
It didn’t matter where they were from as the Full Circle under-14 boys’ touch team showcased their s
Jean-Daniel off to US to compete
A young Whakatāne man is excited to have been selected to compete in the United States in gymnastics
Golfing sisters excel
Nikau and Arahina Black are on track to become New Zealand’s next talented golfing duo. The Rūātoki
Golden trifecta for rowing club
Gold, gold, and another gold – it was a trifecta for Whakatāne Rowing Club crews at the North Island
Golden trifecta for rowers
Gold, gold, and another gold – it was a trifecta for Whakatāne Rowing Club crews at the North Island
Help get Donna and Breeze to Sydney
Whakatāne horse show competitor Donna Brent-Jones is set to compete against Australia's best with he
High jumper shines in Hawkes Bay
The small Whakatāne Athletic and Harrier Club returned with one medal from the North Island Colgate
Dewar Shield – Blue Lake Regatta 2025
Whakatāne Rowing Club claimed third place in the Dewar Shield at the recent Blue Lake Regatta. A to
Rocky itching to mix it with Americans
Young motocross star Rocky Gibbs received the perfect Christmas present this year – selection to rac
Thumbs up for Waka Ama nationals
Last week the New Zealand Waka Ama national sprint championships were held at Lake Karapiro. The 202
Success at Slim's competition
Another successful Slim’s Bar Family Fishing Competition was held last weekend, with 220 anglers ent
Foundations set for Te Teko women's team return
Te Teko Rugby Club is set to celebrate its 135th anniversary in style by having a women’s team. The
Pathways opening for talented Raki
Kokako Raki is an athlete to keep an eye on. The softly spoken 19-year-old had a breakout season wi
Fast racing in Monday's race
Monday evening’s cycle race from Thornton School had an extremely fast start with the wind coming fr
Annual touch tournament provides plenty of thrills
Shaun Johnson may not have been there, but there was still plenty of star power at the 37th annual W
Book honours touch stalwart
George Rogers is a well-known and much-loved figure in Whakatāne. At last weekend’s Whakatāne Summe
Netballer makes region proud with New Zealand selection
Rūātoki’s Charlice Bryce is a step closer to reaching her childhood dream – wearing the black dress
Champion factory delivers again
BRAD Kora’s “champion factory” has again delivered in the top-level martial arts realm. Kora was th
Champion factory delivers
BRAD Kora’s “champion factory” has again delivered in the top-level martial arts realm. Kora was th
Youngest club cyclist blasts field of first race of 2025
Sixteen-year-old Jacques Collombet showed great form in last Monday’s 20-kilometre cycle race from t