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Aquatic centre to host major events

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

Heights to host semi-final

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

Stripper: Chiefs had 'pack mentality'

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

Messam heading to Rio on standby

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

Steamers want to hit ground running

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

Motor racing legend dies

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

Rotorua players make final Volcanix squad

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

Cyril still swinging at 94 (+ video)

Introducing local golfing legend Cyril Hart, who has been playing on the green for 50 years. And at the age of 94, he is still going

Fitzgerald to step down as Magic coach

Julie Fitzgerald has stepped down as coach of the Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic to return home to Sydney. She will take up the role

Rotorua talent makes Bay of Plenty squad

The 2016 Bay of Plenty Under 19 rugby squad has been announced. One Whakarewarewa player - Jesse Mason-Grant has made the squad with

Bay of Plenty players named in All Black Squad

Rugby Bay of Plenty players Nathan Harris and Sam Cane were both named in the 2016 Investec Rugby Championship this morning. The

League: Rotorua teams have tough end to season

The Rotorua league community had a disappointing end to the Waicoa Bay premiership after both Pikiao Warriors and Ngongotaha Chiefs

Miller penalty gives Ngongotaha hard fought win

A Mitchell Miller penalty was the decisive difference, with the spot kick helping give unbeaten Ngongotaha AFC a hard fought win. In

Rotoiti crushed in semifinal clash

After six months of frenetic action it will be Mount Maunganui Sports to host the Baywide Premier 1 final this Saturday against Rangataua

Whaka book place in final after battling win (+video)

A sense of relief was etched all over the faces of Whakarewarewa players, coaches and supporters when the final whistle sounded around

Rugby: Baywide semifinal results

Baywide rugby Baywide Premier 1 Results: Mount Maunganui Sports 62 v Rotoiti 7 Rangataua 24 v Tauranga Sports 16 Baywide Premier

Our People: Nicky Riordan

'Been there done that' medallist diver's insight into the agony and ecstasy of rejection and glory in international sporting arenas

Support needed for women basketballers

More support is needed at a local level for women basketball players, according to Rotorua Basketball Association president Darrell