Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Sport

Entries open for Clevedon Half Marathon

Registrations are now open for next year’s Clevedon Half Marathon. Held on February 1, the event showcases some of Franklin’s most picturesque country roads alongside...

Taking on the croquet world

What began as accompanying her mum to croquet has sparked a love of the sport for Sarah Lin. Lin and Scott Martin recently represented the...

Success on country roads for cyclists

More than 82 riders took the country roads around Otaua for the annual Counties Cycle Classic last Sunday. Races started at Otaua Hall on Maioro...

Scenic cycle race returns

The Counties Cycle Classic returns to Otaua tomorrow, November 9, with all proceeds going to local community charities. Beginning at Otaua Hall on Maioro Road,...

A budding equestrian superstar

By Franklin Junior Journalist Bay Thompson Recently, I was lucky enough to meet Samantha Jones. One day you’ll hear her name everywhere you go! Samantha...

Amateur golfers take the limelight

Ambrose Golf has launched the New Zealand Ambrose Golf Cup (NZAGC) to celebrate everyday amateur golfers across the country. The nationwide contest has four players...

Interclub competition returns

Tennis players across Franklin are gearing up for the new interclub season. The Counties Tennis Association interclub competition has seven grades, ranging from Grade One,...

Twilight Netball returns

Twilight Netball is back on in Waiuku. Until December 8, the Waiuku Netball Centre will be hosting a wide range of games and programmes. These...

Para Table Tennis Festival wraps up

Papakura hosted the inaugural Para Table Tennis Festival from September 26 to October 4 at Rosehill College. Forty-eight athletes, from Fiji, Australia, Papua New Guinea,...

Record-breaking yacht joins 2025 PIC Coastal Classic fleet

The New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club, organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic race, are proud to welcome Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi that’s just...