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Te Papakainga o Koputauaki versus Taharua Marae in the Tug of War. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Iwi spirit shines in Paeroa

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 24, 2026
Post category:Sport

Paeroa was filled with whanaungatanga on March 21, as thousands of people descended on the domain for the Hauraki Games. The overall winner for this year’s Games was Kerepeehi Marae;…

Speedy swim star Kingston Welsh, 16. Photo: SUPPLIED

Pool prodigy smashes nine records

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:March 23, 2026
Post category:News Sport

When Kingston Welsh takes to the water - his main focus is to “finish the race as fast as I can”.The 16-year-old Hauraki Plains College swimmer told The Profile he…

The wāhine of Thames Bowling Club celebrate their win at the Aotearoa Māori Bowls National Tournament. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

National tournament trophy returns to Thames

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:March 3, 2026
Post category:Sport

A team of four Thames wāhine (women) have emerged victorious from this year’s Aotearoa Māori Bowls National Tournament, winning the overall Women’s Section trophy. The team, made up of players…

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