It will be a tough "bottom of the table tussle" when Ngongotaha host a classic Rotorua derby tomorrow. They take on close rivals

Ngongotaha Chiefs must approach their next crucial Waicoa Bay premiership fixture like a "final", according to manager Andrew Taylor. Eighth-placed

Rotoiti face a tough task to reach the top four in the Premier 1 competition after suffering major injuries. Fifth-placed Rotoiti

Cold Power Magic will contest the playoffs of the ANZ Championship for the ninth consecutive season when they host the Northern Mystics

The brave decision by the Chiefs hierarchy to play their home fixture against the Crusaders in Suva last Friday paid a full dividend. Not

The future of the massive Steve Adams mural in Oklahoma City is up in the air because the building's owner didn't get council consent to have it painted.

Whakarewarewa's Kelly Haimona has signed with the Bay of Plenty Steamers for the next two Mitre 10 Cup seasons. Haimona, 30, recently

It seems that everything that Taupo's Brad Groombridge touches this year is turning to gold. The Suzuki rider's impressive runaway

Tai Mitchell rugby returns for its 75th edition this Friday when Tauranga West will try to defend their title at Opotiki's Memorial

Russell Coutts is set to be pushed off his perch as the richest Kiwi sports star. Take a look to see the net worth of our top Kiwi athletes.

Rotorua is set to become the country's official home of mountain biking with Cycling New Zealand keen on setting up the Mountain Bike National Performance Hub in the city.

A former Rotorua player has been named a travelling reserve for the New Zealand women's football side for the Rio Olympic Games. The

Western Heights High School and Te Wharekura o Mauao continue to be the 1st XVs to beat in the Bethlehem Coachlines Secondary Schools

Ash Gower Rudman's hat-trick helped Rotorua United to their first win in eight matches in the WaiBOP Premiership. The sixth-placed

Young local athlete Nathan Johnston is aiming for a bright future in the sport after finishing third in the opening round of Rotorua's

With Kevin Durant announcing he's leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder, Steven Adams could be looking at a $30 million pay cheque.

When the women's Black Sticks take to the hockey turf in Rio next month, they will have a special advantage.

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has welcomed a group of 12 Colombian students and three staff to New Zealand as part of a Game on English

Cold and crisp winter weather made for perfect winter rugby playing conditions on Saturday. The favourable conditions meant mostly

Messam was the notable omission from the 24 athletes across the men's and women's teams that was announced in Auckland today.

Rotorua Boys' High School 1st XV suffered a bruising defeat to the top ranked team in the fourth round of the Super 8 competition. The

WHEN a 6-month-old Kane Radford splashed around in a swimming pool for the first time with his mum, he took to it like a fish to water

It will be a "fight to the death" when Waikite host what is set to be a thrilling semifinal. The reigning champions take on a young

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder might have endured a difficult evening after watching his previously table-topping side lose their place.

Rotoiti captain Joe Royal has urged his players to minimise their mistakes as his side go in search of their first win in round two

The Rotorua rugby league community is set to witness a fiercely contested local derby match in the Waicoa Bay premiership. Sixth

Unbeaten Ngongotaha AFC will go in search of their eleventh win in the WaiBOP Premiership. The top of the table side take on fourth-placed

Rotorua Boys' High School 1st XV are aiming for their fourth win on the trot in the Super 8 competition. The national champions host

It will be the "battle of Rotorua" when Marist St Michael's host what could be a fiery derby clash tomorrow. They take on old rivals

Rotorua Hospital doctor Tom Reynolds is aiming for success in the opening round of Rotorua's Winter MTB series. The 27-year-old will