Sione Lauaki is facing assault charges and has been left out of the Chiefs' line-up tonight. Chiefs payment boosts Bay's books

Bay of Plenty Rugby is set to announce a second consecutive hefty profit, defying the economic climate and becoming officially solvent again. Helped by a ... More

Jones tests new waters in surf

Big, wild water doesn't faze Olympic kayaker Luuka Jones - provided she's tucked up in a small plastic boat with a spray skirt and a helmet. Chuck her in the ... More

 
McGougan may be sidelined all year

Star Bay of Plenty frontrower James McGougan, involved in every one of the Chiefs' games last season in their run into the Super 14 final, is facing the possibility of ... More

 
Barnfield barnstorms

Mount Maunganui surfers Ant McColl and Owen Barnes finished fifth at the national longboarding championships in Whangamata during the weekend while another Bay rider took out the major spoils. Ohope's ... More

 
Tenacious Torr impresses in Ironman

Given the option of a bit of rough and tumble with mates or 9  hours on his feet tackling the beast that is Ironman New Zealand, Tauranga's Craig Torr will ... More

 
Red faces as Chiefs fall to Queensland

It's back to reality for the 2010 Chiefs. Their unbeaten run in this year's Super 14 competition came to an abrupt end last night with the unfancied Queensland Reds toppling ... More

 
From death's door to Taupo Ironman

Cheating death two years ago after an horrific collision between his bike and a car, Hugh Clark vowed never to let an opportunity pass. Tomorrow, joined by wife Debbie, he ... More

 
Karate expert puts new spin on technique for students

The presence of a top karate master and multiple world champion this week is putting a whole new spin on the discipline for its students in the Bay. On his ... More

 
One more year too long for teens

Not good. This is the reaction of Tauranga 14-year-old Jamie Fraser to the announcement by the Government that it is moving to raise the driving age from 15 to 16. ... More

 
Lee chases birdies for confidence lift

There's no place like home, especially if it's warm and full of good vibes, says fledgling Kiwi professional golfer Danny Lee. The former Bay of Plenty amateur star has been ... More

 

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Sport Rugby: Crusaders wear down Chiefs for 26-19 win

The Crusaders maintained their forward momentum with a hard earned 26-19 Super 14 rugby win over the Chiefs in Hamilton tonight.They scored two tries to one in a match of almost constant ball movement to secure a fourth successive...

 

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Business NZ market ends little changed again

The New Zealand sharemarket continued to reflect a patchy economy, ending today mixed on light volume.The Warehouse finished down 6c at 386, having risen to 402 after reporting a 17 per cent rise in half-year net profit to $57.4...

 

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NZ News Newspaper defends fake terror stunt

Police Minister Judith Collins has come under fire after she turned her wrath on the Sunday Star-Times newspaper today, for sending "terrorists" to Super 14 rugby games in a supposed bid to test security ahead of the 2011 World...

 

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World Trans-Tasman rower in danger of missing NZ

Trans-Tasman rower Shaun Quincey may have saved his biggest drama for the home stretch as he battles a northerly current which is threatening to sweep him past the top of the North Island.Quincey has rolled at least twice since...

 

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