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The Bay of Plenty Volcanix' high-flying season comes to a head against Otago this weekend.
Brave Bay defeated by Wellington
Wellington needed extra time to finally put away brave Steamers in the Mitre Cup final.
As it happened: Wellington v Bay of Plenty
All the action from the Mitre 10 Cup Championship final
Local rafters claim medals at world champs
Five New Zealand teams, which all included Rotorua and Okere Falls paddlers, won medals.
Bay junior sides sparkle at champs
The Bay of Plenty Under-13 and Under-15 hockey teams have competed at national tournaments
Joint junior venture set to tee-off
Four clubs are working together in a bid to grow junior membership.
Local chess ace captures national title
Nunilon Fulo practises at home on his computer as there is no chess club in Rotorua.
New Steamers set to play key roles
Bay of Plenty Steamers squad features key players new to the area who are leading the way.
Swim Rotorua takes top club award
Swim Rotorua has taken out the top club award at the Central North Island Championships.
Finalists announced for BOP Sports Awards
Rotorua's sporting community well represented in BOP Sport Awards finalists.
Fitness fanatics to fight it out
The 2TOA Aotearoa CrossFit pairs competition is being held in Rotorua this weekend.
Exclusive: Olympians treated like 'second class citizens'
EXCLUSIVE: 85 staff with NZ's big sports bodies earn more than $100,000.
Exciting field makes Kawerau race one to watch
The 62nd Kawerau King of the Mountain is being held this weekend.
Day enters 'pain cage' at Whaka 100
Tarawera Ultramarathon race director Tim Day got out of his comfort zone at the Whaka 100.
Lamont starts motocross season with a bang
Mangakino's Kayne Lamont was the main winner at MX Fest in Taupo over Labour Weekend.
Hopes high for Bay of Plenty rugby
A new belief and renewed expectation is growing among rugby fans in the Bay of Plenty.
First final for Bay of Plenty since 2000
Bay of Plenty are set to play Wellington in Friday's Mitre 10 Cup Championship final.
Silky skills on show at Tuakana tourney
Rotorua enjoyed an action-packed weekend of rugby league during the Tuakana Tournament.
Records tumble at Whaka 100
Edwin Crossling of Wellington and Josie Wilcox of Manawatu are the 2017 Whaka 100 champs.
Bay of Plenty Steamers make first final since 2000
Bay of Plenty defeated Otago to make next week's Mitre 10 Cup final in Wellington.
Top mountain bikers take on endurance test
The Whaka 100 is described by many as one of the toughest MTB events on the planet.
Excitement builds for semifinal showdown
A likely full house will greet Bay of Plenty and Otago at Tauranga Domain today.
Tournament to showcase Maori talent
There will be a plethora of Maori rugby league talent on display in Rotorua this weekend.
Cricket's Battle of the Bays on this weekend
Bay of Plenty to square off with Hawke's Bay in pre-season cricket action.
Steamers rocket focused on semifinal
Winger Monte Ioane has made a huge personal sacrifice to play for the Steamers.
Bay of Plenty Rugby celebrates success
Bay of Plenty Rugby has celebrated its teams, players, coaches, referees and volunteers.
Matata Rugby Club celebrating 130 years
The Matata Rugby Club is one of the oldest in New Zealand, formed in 1887.
Consistent Cox second in Waitomo
Rotorua's Sloan Cox has achieved a podium finish at Rally Waitomo.
Rugby schools' programme a great success
Bay of Plenty Steamers players are making a difference in a unique schools programme.
Tickets on sale for Steamers semifinal blockbuster
Call for community to come out in force and "Back the Bay" this weekend.
Tight racing amidst top NZ kayakers
Karl McMurtrie took his performance to the next level over the weekend.