Central Hawke’s Bay’s Charlie Laird to fly fish at world youth championships in Slovakia
Laird said he was expecting some differences compared to his usual practice spots on the Waipawa River. This…
Surfing: Youngest-ever New Zealand team heads to world longboard championships – On The Up
“The first wave that I got, I was already doing a few steps on. I just picked it…
On The Up: Powerlifter Sandy Stoddart to represent New Zealand at the Oceania Powerlifting Championships in Fiji at 71 years old
He is now just months away from competing in his biggest competition yet. Stoddart, who spends five days…
Kayley McMillan joins New Zealand squad for UCI world championships
She has since become a force in junior cross-country racing, winning the 2026 New Zealand National Junior Women’s…
Sailing: Kiwi crews claim championships after impressive run in Germany regattas – On The Up
“What makes this even more special is that Bella and I were in the bronze fleet at our…
Hawke’s Bay club rugby: Taradale claim third straight Maddison Trophy in dominant McLean Park final
OBM won the Nash Cup in the Premier first round this season, beating Taradale 70-12 along the way,…
Tauranga teens to represent New Zealand at Water Polo World Championships in Croatia
Their advice to aspiring young athletes is simple: “Just put in 100% effort, do your best at everything,…
NZ ploughing team’s gear stranded at sea ahead of Croatia world championships
In a statement, the pair said, “what began as a carefully planned campaign has turned into a shipping…
Tauranga students to represent New Zealand at World Debating Championships
Vahey-Bourne said being selected to represent New Zealand was “hard to comprehend”. She first competed in Year 11…
Gisborne teenager Jacqueline Kennedy wins New Zealand’s first junior world championship gold medal
Speaking with Planet Canoe immediately after the race, she said she could not imagine what it means to…
Gisborne teenager Jacqueline Kennedy wins New Zealand’s first junior world championship gold medal
Speaking with Planet Canoe immediately after the race, she said she could not imagine what it means to…
Tauranga motocross rider Levi Townley aims for gold at junior world championships
“I’m just going to ride like I normally do: ride to my potential.” His younger brother Jaggar will…