Sport

Sports shorts (17.07)

Who likes sports shorts? For those who like their sports brief – to the point, that is, not unnecessarily revealing! – we have a...

Runner’s grinding ultramarathon

By Riley Cobham, Franklin Junior Journalist Mike Dawkins took on a staggering 102-kilometre race through the scenic landscape of picturesque Rotorua earlier this year....

ABs v SA – tour packages up for grabs

Former All Black back and Pukekohe local, Frank Bunce, has teamed up with Papakura Rugby Football Club (PRFC) in efforts to ensure at least...

Sports wrap (09.07) – rugby, league and F1 driver still missing in action…

There goes the hot stepper! Counties Manukau Steeler (who also moonlights as an All Black), Cameron Roigard stepped back up to test rugby again in...

Steelers’ All Blacks off roster

Counties Manukau Steelers coach Reon Graham will be without the services of at least four star players when the province’s NPC season opens on...

Football trip calls Fell

By Franklin Junior Journalist, Taylor Budge A Pukekohe nine-year-old is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime later this month. Remy Fell has...

Sports shorts (02.07.26)

By Head-knocked Nick Who likes sports shorts? For those who like their sports brief – to the point, that is, not unnecessarily revealing! –...

What goes around…

Cyclists were out in force recently for the 2026 IBUILT Junior Tour. Held in the Otaua and Aka Aka areas, the event saw Secondary school-aged...

Ladies’ Day – a ‘fascinatoring’ spectacle

While June isn’t the ideal time for thoroughbred racing, Ladies’ Day sees horses challenged by the elements while women are off to the races...

Q&A with Kerry Brocas

On April 26, the first cars in many years were back at the high-banked track at Meremere. Now reborn as 21 Speedway under the...