Rotortua's Peter Vyver likes to run. In fact, the 72-year-old likes it so much he has been putting on his running shoes up to six days a week for the past 40 years.

Most of us remember the high drama of that Sunday night in October 2011.

Rotorua's Samantha Sinclair is instantly recognisable on the court with her long, curly red hair scooped up into a bun.

Former All Whites and Wellington Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert is bringing his football academy to Rotorua.

Hundreds of athletes gearing up for the 50th Rotorua Marathon will take part in the Copthorne Rotorua Off-Road Half Marathon.