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27 Nov 2009 9:13 a.m.

Young driver gears up for V8 round two

Whakatane's Christina Orr's gearing up for the second round of the BNT V8s series.

The 22-year-old's race at Ruapuna in Christchurch this weekend will be the first time in a heavy BNTV8, although she's raced there many times in single seated formulas.

Orr says she's looking forward to the challenge.

She says she's relatively calm about the race, but is expecting a wet track to provide a new learning experience.

08 Mar 2010 8:20 a.m.

Barnfield claims national longboard title

An Ohope surfer's taken out a national title.

23 Feb 2010 6:58 a.m.

Women's surf boat crew through to finals

Two metre swells have failed to stop an Eastern Bay surf boat crew, from securing victory at Piha.

13 Jan 2010 1:05 p.m.

Walker in the running for Sportswoman of the Year

Eastern Bay BMX rider Sarah Walker has been announced as a finalist for New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year.

06 Jan 2010 9:54 a.m.

Touch tournament the biggest in years

Eastern Bay touch rugby teams are gearing up for the region's biggest tournament in ten years.

18 Dec 2009 9:37 a.m.

RWC hosting announcement due

The outcome of the region's Rugby World Cup bid will be revealed today.

16 Dec 2009 8:34 a.m.

Corboy, Clark receive BayTrust grants

Two Eastern Bay sportspeople have been awarded BayTrust Scholarships.

15 Dec 2009 9:11 a.m.

Great start for Surf Life Saving Club

The region's young surf lifesavers have had a successful start to the season.

14 Dec 2009 8:24 a.m.

400+ confirmed for Summercross 09

It's the last chance for Eastern Bay riders to sign up to be part of one of the summer's biggest events.

07 Dec 2009 8:07 a.m.

Corporaal takes out Triple Crown series

A Galatea dairy farmer has made a clean sweep of the Triple Crown trail running series.

07 Dec 2009 7:33 a.m.

Orr forced to sit out at Ruapuna

An engine problem has forced a Whakatane driver out of round two of the BNT V8's.

27 Nov 2009 9:13 a.m.

Young driver gears up for V8 round two

Whakatane's Christina Orr's gearing up for the second round of the BNT V8s series.

23 Nov 2009 9:31 a.m.

Corporaal heads for triple crown

A Galatea dairy farmer's heading for a clean sweep in the Triple Crown trail running series.

16 Nov 2009 9:17 a.m.

Runners rise to the challenge

Runners and walkers from all over New Zealand have followed in the footsteps of Toi in one of the Eastern Bay's most popular endurance events.

09 Nov 2009 9:26 a.m.

Whirinaki Quest a true adventure

Mountain bikers from all over the North lsland have taken on the Whirinaki Forest Park.