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Thu, Jul 31, 2025 5:01 AM

Ōpōtiki powers way to premier title

It’s been a season to remember for the Ōpōtiki premier men’s rugby team. They have been a class abov

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 5:05 AM

Mitch Rees leaves his mark on Isle of Man II

Reigning New Zealand superbike champion Mitch Rees stepped into one of the world’s most iconic and d

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 5:03 AM

Good day for Rangers' men, but tough day for women

Plains Rangers’ men finished their regular league in good form, with the top four split about to sta

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 5:00 AM

Whakatāne swimmer Chloe Gladwin makes waves on the world stage

Whakatāne swimmer Chloe Gladwin isn’t slowing down, despite the challenges that lie ahead. Having s

Fri, Jul 25, 2025 5:05 AM

Black sisters hoping to tee it up for glory in the States

Rūātoki’s Nikau and Arahina Black are primed and ready to tackle fellow junior golfers their age in

Thu, Jul 24, 2025 5:05 AM

Double delight for Ōpōtiki in semifinals

Ōpōtiki’s premier and development teams will be playing for their respective championship trophies t

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 5:04 AM

Semifinals produce cracking contests

The stage is now set for the finals of the Eastern Bay of Plenty men’s rugby competition. Ōpōtiki a

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 5:00 AM

Whakatāne battles for Matariki Cup in Tahiti

AMP Aotearoa Māori Poirewa have brought home a third and fourth placing from the Matariki Cup, held

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 5:01 AM

Whakatāne beginning to hit their straps

The Whakatāne women’s hockey team ended the round robin of the Waikato Intercity Competition with an

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Fri, Jul 18, 2025 5:00 AM

Teams fall short in quest for final

It just wasn’t to be for Poroporo and Ōpōtiki in their matches on Sunday. The Poroporo women lost 3

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 5:00 AM

Tuna tournament heats up

Whakatāne Sport Fishing Club embarks on phase two of its Winter Tuna Tournament this weekend. The H

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 5:05 AM

EBOP semifinals confirmed

Ōpōtiki, Paroa, Whakatāne Marist and Rūātoki will contest the EBOP Premier Men’s semifinals this wee

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 5:00 AM

Quest to become Para Darts World Champion

Since losing his leg, Paul Steventon has always joked about having what it takes to become a World P

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 5:01 AM

Town teams fight to final whistle

Whakatāne Town’s men’s and women’s football teams picked up positive wins in the last round of actio

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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 5:00 AM

Semifinalists confirmed with round to spare

The EBOP Premier Rugby men’s semifinalists have been confirmed after the latest round of action on S

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 5:00 AM

Bush half marathon returns

The Whakatāne Bush Half Marathon has returned for its sophomore year after a successful debut in 202

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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 5:00 AM

Rangers’ never-say-die attitude sees them through

Plains Rangers were involved in two very similar nail-biting, gutsy thrillers at Links Avenue, Mount

Fri, Jul 11, 2025 5:00 AM

Eastern Bay runners take on best

The best young cross-country runners in the Eastern Bay tested their skills against runners from 91

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Fri, Jul 11, 2025 5:00 AM

Women’s teams ready for semifinals

Two Eastern Bay women’s rugby teams have their sights, unexpectedly, set on finals this season. Nei

Thu, Jul 10, 2025 5:05 AM

Ōpōtiki premiers carry on strong form

A Braeden Elmiger hattrick helped Ōpōtiki to a 42-15 win over Te Teko at Princess Street Reserve. T

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 5:00 AM

Prasad named in NZ U20s volleyball team

Whakatāne High School’s Monique Prasad has just jetted off on her biggest sporting achievement. The

Fri, Jul 4, 2025 5:05 AM

Eastern Bay teams produce solid showings at Tai Mitchell

Eastern Bay teams showed plenty of promise and talent at the Tai Mitchell tournament held in Rotorua

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 5:05 AM

Ōpōtiki turns in top showing

It looks as if it is Ōpōtiki’s competition to lose. The EBOP premier men’s team produced one of the

Fri, Jun 20, 2025 5:00 AM

Town women slaughter Waiariki

Emma Owen was the toast of the Whakatāne Football Club on Sunday after bagging home an impressive ei

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