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'Furious': Rotorua cricket nets vandalised again
'We haven't even had a chance to fix the results of the previous vandalism.'
'You certainly feel it': Sam Cane opens up on feeling the weight of a nation
All Blacks captain Sam Cane feels the weight of a nation.
20 golds! Kiwi squash stars finish Comm Games in style
New Zealand's most successful Games has been capped by their most successful athlete.
Rotorua teen breaks NZ record as club swims to success
Teen currently holds 44 Bay of Plenty age group records across all strokes.
From snarl to smile: Sam Gaze wins Comm Games gold again in Kiwi 1-2
Four years after seizing gold with a snarl, Sam Gaze claimed his second with a smile.
'Time to test myself': Carrington reveals goals as career comes full circle
Alongside her success, Dame Lisa Carrington is also focussed on leaving a legacy.
'I'm world champ!': Tokoroa BMX racer on top of the world
He says it's a dream come true and makes up for the heartbreak of 2019.
Squash pair aim to retain title: Local athletes Commonwealth Games-bound
Rotorua and eastern BOP athletes competing at Birmingham Commonwealth Games revealed.
Hissing! Rotorua Aces looking to win second title in three years
Aces' undefeated season takes them to Smallbone Park for this weekend's final.
'A lot of hurt': Ian Foster's emotional All Blacks address
Foster has backed himself to turn things around as he named a new All Blacks squad.
All Blacks D-Day: Raft of changes expected to be announced
There are several high-profile names rumoured to be on the chopping block.
What a legend! Steven Adams' humble NZ airport act stuns fan
'He is a perfect example of class having nothing to do with wealth and status.'
'Not too shabby': Proud Tanner eyes next goal at Commonwealth Games
"My goal coming was to try and make the final. But I am proud of how I ran." - Sam Tanner
Ian Foster, Sam Cane, or high expectations - what's to blame for All Blacks fiasco?
All Blacks head coach Ian Foster faces an uncertain future.
Gregor Paul: The moment that proves the All Blacks empire is collapsing
One damning moment was the most powerful imagery yet that the Foster regime is collapsing.
$8.1m funding boost for Crankworx a 'game-changer'
The six-year funding includes $5.1m for Crankworx Rotorua and $3m for a summer series.
All Blacks captain gave Tai Mitchell champs pre-match pep talk
Galatea rugby region boasts hometowns of the All Blacks and All Black Sevens captains.
'We're angry': Sam Cane demands All Blacks backlash
He's welcoming the chance to unleash fury and make amends for the Disaster in Dunedin.
$5m funding boost for Crankworx 'reassuring'
The boost is part of a larger $8.1m package across six years
$30k up for grabs to spruce up rugby clubrooms
Between 2015-20, the number of females playing rugby increased from 17,825 to 31,035
A fresh start: Sam Winders' surprising move after Silver Ferns omission
After nine seasons and 123 games for the Magic, midcourter Sam Winders is shifting south.
Magic pay tribute to departing stalwart Sam Winders
She rounded out the 2022 ANZ Premiership having played 123 games for the Magic.
Date set for iconic mountain bike festival's return to Rotorua
Crankworx has brought millions of dollars to the local economy in previous years.
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Moving on up: All Blacks begin climb back up world rankings
Their win at Ellis Park both silenced critics and a slide down the world order.
Paul Lewis: Questions remain over All Blacks' key to World Cup success
OPINON: There are still plenty of unanswered questions after the All Blacks' win.
'It's been pretty vicious': Ian Foster hits back at critics
Foster basked in the afterglow of a defiant, tenacious victory.
'Not good enough to play for ABs': English rugby writer says sack Sam Cane
Englishman says the All Blacks skipper isn't good enough for the team.
History making: NRL All Stars match massive opportunity for Rotorua
"Rotorua has become the destination of choice for a number of reasons."
Exclusive: NZ to host NRL All Stars game - in unexpected city
Hey now, one NZ city will be getting their game on when the All Stars come to play.
Watch: Māori All Blacks' emotional tribute to late rugby star Sean Wainui, his widow and children
The Māori All Blacks and Ireland clash in Hamilton started on a sombre note.
Former Māori All Black returns home to sign with the Steamers
Since returning to the Bay, Norris has laced up once again for Tauranga Sports.
Birmingham 2022: No room for player of the year in Silver Ferns squad
No room for the 47-Test cap veteran from Rotorua.
Kane and Dane's Nan: Joan's twin incentive to cheer on Black Caps
Former Taupō mayor Joan Williamson now has two grandsons in the NZ cricket side.
Disabled teen's 'can-do' attitude shines on rugby field
The student, born with partly-formed arms, is competing in an annual rugby tournament.
Six new names in All Blacks squad
Ian Foster said selecting the first All Blacks squad of the year was extremely difficult.
Huge blow: Black Caps captain ruled out of England test
The side will now be without two of its major stars for the second match of the series.
'They're beatable': How the Chiefs could end Crusaders' era of dominance
The Chiefs won the last meeting between the two sides in Christchurch.
Northern Stars hold off late charge from Magic
The Northern Stars needed all their poise to stamp out a late-charging Magic.