After disappointments in rugby sevens and cycling, the first medal chance on the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon was converted into gold today.

Surprise silver as Tauranga-born Luuka Jones wins Olympic silver medal in the canoe slalom.

Golf teed off for the first time at the Olympics since 1904 with Danny Lee the first of two New Zealanders to finish their opening rounds this morning.

New Zealand's big boats have Olympic medals in their sights after powering into finals in Rio.

Bay of Plenty coach Clayton McMillan has announced his squad to play in their final pre-season match against Auckland on Friday before

The New Zealand Sevens team's Olympic aspirations have been crushed by Fiji in Rio - with captain Scott Curry unhappy with some of

Leg caning taught hard man Maori All Black how to put both boots into rugby It was a Whakarewarewa Native School teacher wielding

Sour grapes or another case of poor officiating at the rugby sevens?

Rowing officials at the Rio Olympics have cancelled all racing overnight due to high winds.

Boxing has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since 1904, except for 1912 in Stockholm, because Swedish law banned the sport

New Zealand will pick up another medal later today and it could be the nation's first gold of the Rio Olympics.

The 2016 Bay of Plenty Volcanix side have kicked off their Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup campaign with a 31-11 loss to North Harbour. The

After leading until the last lap, Rotorua's Colin Earwaker has finished third at the New Zealand cross-country championships. The

Top of the table Ngongotaha have thrashed a hapless Tauranga City to bring the Villagers one step closer to wrapping up the WaiBOP

One of Rotorua's athletes representing in Rio is likely to have her heat delayed after high winds have forced the whole Olympic rowing

Whakarewarewa suffered their first loss of the Baywide Premier Two season during this weekend's final and now their coach has announced

With a new age group comes a new challenge, one that a Rotorua runner is ready to take on. Colin Earwaker, 60, started running when

Relive all the live action from the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics.

A second stripper has come forward alleging similar treatment by Chiefs players at the team's end of season celebrations last year.

COMMENT: It's time for senior Chiefs players to step forward, and tell us about the team's attitude to women.

Despite missing some of their vital players, Whakarearewa are feeling prepared heading into this weekend's Baywide Premier Two final. They

Comments made by the Chiefs' major sponsor in the wake of allegations of inappropriate contact with a stripper, have been described as 'appalling and disappointing'.

Bay of Plenty Steamers head coach Clayton McMillan has named a strong experienced side for tomorrow's first pre-season game against

Rotorua Aquatic Centre will host two major swimming events for the first time next year. Swimming New Zealand's 2017 New Zealand

Western Heights High School will host Bethlehem College in one semi-final of the 1st XV division one secondary schools competition

The Chiefs are in further hot water after hiring a stripper who claims the players were touching her despite being warned not to.

Liam Messam is on his way to Rio Olympics after all, being named as a standby member of the squad.

Bay of Plenty Steamers begin their 2016 campaign with a pre-season match against Northland in Whakatane tomorrow from 3pm. Steamers

Chris Amon, one of New Zealand's greatest drivers who competed in Formula One in the 1960s and 70s, has died.

The Bay of Plenty Volcanix squad has been narrowed down to 23 players ahead of their first Mitre 10 Farah Palmer Cup match against