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Baywide rugby results

Baywide Premier 1 Results: Rangataua 31 v Tauranga Sports 30 Te Puke 25 v Whakatane Marist 22 Mount Maunganui 36 v Te Puna 22 Rotoiti

Waikite all ready for tough final

REVENGE is on the agenda for Waikite as they attempt to retain the Baywide Premier title for the second year in a row. The competition

Satchell chases Brazil adventure

WHEN a 5-year-old Paige Satchell instantly fell in love with "the beautiful game" after kicking around a football for the first time

Rotorua's 'natural playground' breeds Olympians

So why has Rotorua enjoyed such success on the Olympic stage? Sport Bay of Plenty's talent and development coach Dave Clarke attributes

'We were hungry to win a medal'

As part of our build-up to Rio 2016, we're revealing New Zealand's top Olympic towns. Today is No 8.

Chiefs brush off Reds to remain in charge

The Chiefs easily secured the bonus-point victory they needed to solidify top spot in the New Zealand conference.

Football: Unbeaten Ngongotaha must play with patience

Unbeaten Ngongotaha AFC must play with patience, according to captain Dave Haua, if they want to remain unbeaten in the WaiBOP Premiership. The

Local clash for comp strugglers

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

Improved Ngongotaha need 'final' attitude to win

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

Snooker: Pair prove to be top potters (+video)

"Nobody remembers who comes second" local snooker veteran Bruce McDonald warned his pairs partner Terry Rolfe just before Rotorua's

Who is NZ's richest sporting star?

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.

New mountain bike hub for Rotorua

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.

Rotorua footballer Rio-bound

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

Te Wharekura o Mauao defeat Bethlehem rivals

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

Football: Rudman helps end lean spell

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

Mountain biking: Johnston is jubilant with bronze (+video)

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

Steven Adams' astronomical pay jump

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

Te reo calls to give an edge in Rio

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