Friday, July 11, 2025

Sport

Freshwater angling boosts economy and wellbeing

Freshwater angling is not only popular among Kiwis and international visitors, but a majorcontributor to New Zealand’s economy and public wellbeing, according to new...

Have your say on proposed fisheries catch limits

Franklin's many fishing enthusiasts are being urged to share their views on catch limits and other management changes for nearly 30 fisheries across New...

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...