Tag: sport

Rivers of gold can never be guaranteed but at least one athlete with east Auckland connections could secure gold in a Paris pool.  Despite winning...

A Kitchen’s place is on the podium. Despite an uphill climb, a dedicated local sportswoman is finally set to follow in her father’s wake...

A former Saint Kentigern College star will be looking to stake his claim for regular All Black selection. With seven All Black caps already...

If the big bashes in the Super Rugby final weren’t enough to sate Blues’ rugby fans, there’s another plan in place. Some of the stars...

The Times is giving local youngsters who want to write stories – which we’ll publish on our website and in our digital publication –...

A fresh goal faces a fresh faced young Fencibles’ footballer, Nathan (Nate) Martin. Should his squad finish in the top three at the OFC Men’s...

More than just two Sotutus are celebrating dual triumphs at the weekend, and one member of this local sporting family is especially proud. “We have...

The names have been noted, the roll of honour called as Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson has now named his first squad as All Black coach. “As...

Sport NZ has this afternoon published on its website public guidance on how New Zealanders can remain physically active during Covid-19 Alert Level 2....

By Roisin Lamb Like many young men in New Zealand, Josiah and Sione Maama grew up believing that the only sport worth playing was rugby....

That the All Blacks could beat Argentina 46-24 in the Nelson rugby test despite losing second half possession and territory by a huge margin...

The Auckland Premier Men’s cricket season kicks off on October 20, a couple of weeks later than last year. The late start negates the use...

Bucklands Beach Association Football Club (BBAFC) has secured promotion to the NRFL Division One competition for next season. It means two promotions in two seasons...

Twelve-year-old local gymnast Tannah van Niekerk has made the NZ gymnastics team The Farm Cove Intermediate School student -- and former Sunnyhills Primary School student...

With so many players missing so much rugby because of injuries or suspension, the All Blacks have cause to be apprehensive heading into their...

May boldness be the friend of selectors Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox for including newcomers Jordan Taufua and Shannon Frizell among seven...

Like many others who have grown to appreciate them as champion sportsmen and human beings, I took immense pleasure at the bestowing of knighthoods to...

It was a huge safety issue for kids training at the Barry Curtis Park sport fields 5 and 6. There were a couple of instances...

The Blues’ two talented pivots both get their chance to start in Friday’s Investec Rugby clash against the Highlanders. Bryn Gatland returns for his fifth...

When Kate Ivory got the call up to join the Black Sticks shortly before Christmas, she initially thought she’d been named in the development...

It was nice to see Roy Williams pay homage to Sir Murray Halberg at the Halberg Awards which has raised so much money to...

Guests got a taste of the action last Tuesday night at the official event launch of the Land Rover NZ Polo Open 2018. They met...

The girls' team, coached by Tody Granat, has remained the defending champion as the number one girls snowboarding team in the North Island.

Girls at Bucklands Beach Association Football Club (BBAFC) have capped off a fantastic playing season. The 12th grade premiership team wrapped up with a fine...

Players have begun to arrive en masse from around the world for the McKayson New Zealand Women’s Open in Auckland this week. The event, which...

With Twenty20 cricket having a worldwide fan following, it is little wonder that Japanese students want to learn more about New Zealand’s most popular...

The Firm - a tongue in cheek reference to gangs of English football hooligans - began over a Sunday barbecue as a loose supporters group for the Howick Hornets Rugby League Club. It has since become a driving force off the park.

Three of the top-six finishers from today’s British Women’s Open, led by runner-up Jodi Ewart Shadoff, have confirmed their places in next month’s MCKAYSON...

Pakuranga United Premier Development squad have won the Development Final at Bell Park, Pakuranga, with a convincing 39- 18 win over Ponsonby. Video by...

New Zealand swimmer Corey Main is looking forward to his favoured distance after his first final at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Budapest...

Having had the Hurricanes burst their unbeaten bubble in a 31-22 Cake Tin thriller, the Crusaders will be wary hosting the dangerous Highlanders in...

Ryan Fox has finished tied fourth at the Irish Open overnight to qualify for The Open Championship in two weeks time. The Beachlands local joins...

Locals, some with the kids in tow, made their way down to Bucklands Beach Yacht Club to watch Emirates Team New Zealand take on...

Pakuranga United Premiers Rugby team suffered a defeat to Eden at Bell Park, Pakuranga. Saturday June 17, 2017. Photos Wayne Martin.

Pakuranga United Rugby Premiers won 19-15 against Manukau at Bell Park, Pakuranga. Saturday June 03, 2017. Photos Wayne Martin.

Pakuranga United Premier Rugby team played East Tamaki at Bell Park, Pakuranga. Saturday May 13, 2017. Photos Wayne Martin.

The world’s best female golfers will be playing in our backyard later this year. The first LPGA event in this country, featuring New Zealand’s world...

Pakuranga United Rugby Club’s (PURC) premiers got the season off to a cracking start with a convincing 31-13 win against Ponsonby on Saturday. The club’s...