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Skate prodigy Lenny Torrens lands fourth place at the Mangawhai Bowl Bash. Photo: GLYN STRETTON/ PIXEL PROOF PHOTOGRAPHY

Hauraki skater lands top four spot

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:March 12, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Even though a snapped skateboard was a slight setback, it wasn’t enough to stop Lenny Torrens from competing at the 2025 Mangawhai Bowl Bash on February 8.The Hauraki Plains College…

Teen surfer Lola Groube has earned several podium finishes, the latest being a bronze medal at the NZ nationals. PHOTO: Supplied/PhotoCPL

Teen surfer sets the bar high with top finishes

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:March 3, 2025
Post category:News Sport

Three years into her competitive surfing career, 13-year-old Lola Groube has already earned several podium finishes, the latest being a bronze medal last month. Now she is eyeing the upcoming…

Fifteen-year-old Danika Bergersen won first place at the Track Attack Series in Melbourne. Photo: SUPPLIED

Winning streak for BMX champion

Post author:Davidda Hikatangata
Post published:February 10, 2025
Post category:News Sport

If there’s one thing Danika Bergersen learned about herself during a BMX competition last month, it’s that she knows how to persevere.“I don’t back down from challenges easily,” she said.It’s…

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