Sunday, July 6, 2025

Sport

All Blacks name squad to face France in Dunedin

Four players are set to make their debuts for the All Blacks in the first test against France in Dunedin this Saturday night. Lock Fabian...

Story and photos: Night out with the Stars

PJ TAYLOR took in the sporting experience of women’s national league netball as the Northern Stars faced up to crosstown rivals the Northern Mystics. There’s...

Kiwi lineage at the forefront for the “Jean Machine”

It's just as well Jean Kento Turner enjoys flying. This year, he’ll be making at least 10 return trips from his home in Osaka to...

More to come from Rees

Mitch Rees says his overseas racing endeavours have only just begun. While both the Isle of Man TT and Northwest 200 again feature in his...

Pukekohe High premier team win pre-season hitout

The Pukekohe High School's premier basketball team kicked off their pre-season with a game against Fraser High School from Hamilton last weekend. Pukekohe led the...

MotoFest gets backing through government tourism fund

Three events at Hampton Downs will receive a boost from the government's tourism fund. MotoFest, which will be held next March, will receive $9000 while...

Counties gymnast takes up nursing

Among more than 470 graduates at Manukau Institute of Technology on May 16 was Takanini-based Paris Boyce-Bacon. Paris, who has won fifteen national titles and competed...

Strong finish for Franklin riders at pony champs

By Heather Lieshout, FTVPC Eventing Coordinator Five young riders from the Franklin Thames Valley made a long journey to compete in the 2025 New...

New Zealand motorcycle series selects official tyre supplier

Racers in all categories of next year's Star Insure NZ Superbike Championship Series will be starting out with one thing in common – Bridgestone...

Stormwater pond upgrades for Papakura sports park

Work is set to begin to upgrade three stormwater ponds at Bruce Pulman Park. From April 30, the three stormwater ponds will undergo an upgrade...