Zespri AIMS Games see major school sports victories

The 2026 Zespri AIMS Games featured significant achievements for several New Zealand schools. At the Tauranga Hockey Centre, Cambridge Middle School secured a gold medal in the 7-aside boys’ hockey final following a penalty shootout against Otumoetai Intermediate. This victory was immediately followed by another gold for Kaipaki School’s 7-aside mixed boys’ and girls’ team, who defeated Palmerston North Normal Intermediate 2-1.

Aquinas College also reported a successful week at the games, earning 12 medals across various disciplines including cross country, swimming, gymnastics, surfing, table tennis, and indoor bowls. The college achieved its best-ever results in boys' basketball, girls' football, and netball. In their debut in aerobics, the Aquinas team finished in fourth place.