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Terry Tonga

Terry Tonga is a veteran Southland sports scribe who lives for high-stakes drama, from screaming V8s to physical netball clashes in the Steel fortress and basketball battles in the Sharks tank. He covers southern grit with pure, trackside passion

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Extra Seating Installed for Steel Showdown
Extra Seating Installed for Steel Showdown
Sport + Motorsport   -   May 29, 2026

Steel fans will pack extra stands at ILT Stadium Southland for Sunday's crucial clash with the Northern Mystics. Two additional stands have been installed to boost capacity to nearly 3100, as the Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel chase a finals berth with three regular season games remaining. The

Steel Defender Stythe Leads With Energy and MVP Play
Steel Defender Stythe Leads With Energy and MVP Play
News   -   May 15, 2026

Southern Steel defender Carys Stythe is bringing infectious energy and serious defensive skills to the ANZ Premiership, helping propel her team to the top of the competition ladder. The formidable goal keeper has become known for her pre-game ritual that brings the team together. "I always take a little

Three Sharks Score 25+ Points in Dominant Home Victory
Three Sharks Score 25+ Points in Dominant Home Victory
News   -   May 14, 2026

The SBS Bank Southland Sharks dominated the second half to defeat the Jadcup Auckland Tuatara 111-94 at home last night, with three players scoring more than 25 points each. The visiting Tuatara started strongly, with Josh Dilling and KC Ioane hitting multiple buzzer beaters in the opening two quarters to

Buchanan Eyes Barcelona Bounce-back After French MotoGP Mishap
Buchanan Eyes Barcelona Bounce-back After French MotoGP Mishap
Sport + Motorsport   -   May 12, 2026

Southland teenager Cormac Buchanan's promising weekend at the French MotoGP turned sour when treacherous wet conditions caused him to crash out of Sunday's Moto3 World Championship race at Le Mans. The New Zealand grand prix racer was one of 14 riders from the 26-strong field who

Invercargill's Leitch Scores First GT Win With Co-driver Pires
Invercargill's Leitch Scores First GT Win With Co-driver Pires
Sport + Motorsport   -   May 11, 2026

Invercargill motorsport fans have reason to celebrate after Brendon Leitch and co-driver Sergio Pires claimed their first GT World Challenge Australia victory at The Bend Motorsport Park over the weekend. The breakthrough win came in just the third race of the season, marking several career firsts for the Geyer Valmont

Rugby Southland Invests $100,000 in Grassroots Fund for Local Clubs
Rugby Southland Invests $100,000 in Grassroots Fund for Local Clubs
News   -   May 01, 2026

Rugby Southland has launched a new grassroots fund with the Southland Foundation, investing $100,000 to secure the future of community rugby across the province. The Rugby Southland Grassroots Fund is designed to grow over time through public donations and bequests, creating a sustainable funding source for rugby at all

New Zealand Track Cyclists Earn Valuable Points In Hong Kong World Cup
New Zealand Track Cyclists Earn Valuable Points In Hong Kong World Cup
Sport + Motorsport   -   Apr 19, 2026

Kiwi track cyclists earned solid ranking points without stepping on the podium on day two of the UCI World Cup in Hong Kong. The experienced Tom Sexton finished fifth in the men’s four-event omnium. The Southland rider placed ninth in the opening scratch race, 12th in the tempo race,

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