Taking on the fighting life
THE Whakatane MMA Centre is basking in the golden light of achievement after Ōpōtiki fighter Dylan M
Michael wins a world title
ŌPŌTIKI fighter Michael Isaac is taking a moment to rest after what must be his greatest achievement
Poroporo set sights on second side
It’s been three tremendous years under the Poroporo banner with one women’s team and now the club wa
Whakatāne’s Josh Barry is a man on a mission
Downhill mountain biker Josh Barry hopes to make some serious impressions in the upcoming national s
Whakatāne Intermediate excels at Battle of the Bays
Whakatāne Intermediate School showcased outstanding performances across two action-packed days in Gi
Blue Lake 1000 kicks off season
Whakatāne Rowing Club recently took to the pristine waters of Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) in the first
New green goes down a treat
Whakatāne Bowling Club is celebrating the installation of a brand spanking new green, which is provi
Impressive team play secures Apanui victory
Apanui Lions have every reason to smile after being named Baywide Rip Rugby champions. The team won
Preparation pays off for Whakatāne runner
Months of hard work and determination to succeed saw a Whakatāne long-distance runner win an ultrama
Footballer excited at opportunities ahead
A Whakatāne High School football player has his sights set on making the New Zealand secondary schoo
Mountfort takes national body building win
A win on the national stage has bolstered Paul Mountfort’s confidence as he amps up to take on the w
Whole school fun at athletics day
Whakatāne's St Joseph’s School all joined in the fun at this year’s athletics day last week. Studen
Mortal Combat
The annual Mortal Combat Fight Night has once again unearthed a national champion. Ōpōtiki’s Liam W
Black belt gi champion
WHAKATĀNE martial artist Brad Kora has landed the New Zealand Grappler’s Black Belt Gi Champion awar
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Michael goes for a world title
FOLLOWING his King in the Ring win, Ōpōtiki fighter Michael Isaac is going for a world title with a
Waka ama paddler continues to make waves
Whakatāne High School’s Kaedyn Thrupp has been paddling his heart out recently with plenty of succes
Milestone weekend for Eastern Bay cricket
It was a milestone weekend for the Eastern Bay of Plenty Cricket Club with the junior cricket season
Former Trident pair earn Mavericks selection
Two former Trident High School hockey stars are hoping to weave their magic when they take to the tu
Anticipation high for Fight Night
Eighteen fights are confirmed for tomorrow night’s Mortal Combat Fight Night at the Whakatāne War Me
Small gym club rocks it at big competition
Labour Weekend was a labour of love for the families of two local recreational competitive gymnasts
Taking to the surf
ŌPŌTIKI surf lifesaver Brooke Leeder is featured in a new Surf Lifesaving IRB Training Manual releas
Ōpōtiki fighters come home with medal haul
Omarumutu Jiu Jitsu fighters have brought honour and medals to Ōpōtiki following the national champi
Having fun on the lawn
TWENTY-SEVEN teams from eight Eastern Bay schools enjoyed themselves playing lawn bowls in the sunsh
Wilde wins at Worlds
WHAKATĀNE'S Hayden Wilde capped off what was an incredible sporting weekend for New Zealand with his