Boonen bounces back
Jason Boonen turned Saturday’s suffering into Monday’s triumph. After a tough outing on the punishi
New Zealand Māori experience unreal opportunity
One of Ōpōtiki’s most talented rugby players has represented his Māori heritage recently as part of
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Volleyballers ready for club nationals
The East Coast Old Boys Volleyball Club is ready to cause some damage at the Volleyball New Zealand
Netballers ready for nationals tilt
The Trident High School netball team are hoping to surprise a few teams at the New Zealand Secondary
Fighting the good fight in Church Street
“Who would be a martial arts athlete?” asks Tairongo Hudson,head coach, founder and owner of Ōpōtiki
Davis Shines at Oceania Masters Games
Brenda Davis has returned from the Oceania Masters Games in Australia with four medals in hand. The
Trident captain earns spot in New Zealand under-18 camp
Ethan McConnell’s Trident High School hockey career has ended on a high. Not only did he captain hi
Kale makes it back-to-back titles
Mitchell Kale has won his second successive Bay of Plenty Golf Open following a fabulous play-off vi
Ōpōtiki Squash Club E grade men make history
The Ōpōtiki Squash Club E Grade Men’s team made club history at the National Team Championships held
Club revving up for summer
Ōpōtiki Surf Life Saving Club’s service to swimmers each summer demands much work behind the scenes.
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Junior students set for Fijian excursion
Junior students in year 8 and 9 are being invited to attend a meeting at Whakatāne High School tonig
Superb AIMS Games for Eastern Bay children
It was an outstanding AIMS Games campaign for many Eastern Bay athletes and teams that took part. T
Franklyn excelling on rugby paddock
Jocelyn Franklyn has certainly racked up the kilometres to play rugby this season. She was playing
Whānau helps Ōpōtiki make mark in squash at AIMS
Louis Johnston Having his younger brother compete alongside him has helped ease William Shaw-White’
Pickle Ball hits the mark with gold
For one team, pickleball has reached new heights. Whakatāne Pickleball has been active since late 2
Eastern Bay teams shine at Tournament Week
New Zealand Secondary Schools Winter Tournament Week once again proved successful for Trident and Wh
Trident cyclist Lily Collombet returns a better rider
There’s no doubt Lilly Collombet has returned from Belgium a better rider. The 17-year-old, who is
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Volcanix to face Waikato in Whakatāne
Bay of Plenty Volcanix are bringing one of their games to the Eastern Bay, banking on the growing po
Rothwell to achieve childhood dream
Whakatāne’s Bradley Rothwell is set to live out a childhood dream this week. Rothwell has been named
Whakatāne shines at Eastern Region championships
The Whakatāne swimmers competing at the 2025 Eastern Region Pool Rescue Championships in Gisborne ex
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Rangers' women finish tough fame with pride, despite loss
Plains Rangers’ women travelled to play Wāhine Toa at Te Puke for their final clash in the Bay 1 wom
Badminton's gold run continues
The remarkable golden run of success for Whakatāne Intermediate’s badminton team continued at the re
Aims games set to soar
Schools from throughout the Eastern Bay will be hoping to show off their best skills at the AIMS Gam
WHS scores big in badminton comp
A Whakatāne High School badminton team claimed both gold and silver at the Bay of Plenty Championshi