In 1985, Rotorua triathlete Ray Lichtwark was one of 140 finishers in the inaugural Ironman New Zealand race.

Redemption is something Chylo Flavell will have in mind when he steps on to the touch fields in Australia.

After six months away from competitive mountain biking, Sam Shaw has returned to the start line and is using the Rotorua Bike Festival to kick-start his dream.

A Bledisloe Cup-style battle is all set for this weekend's fourth round of the State New Zealand Ocean Swim series.

Rotorua's Central Cricket Club will go head-to-head with top-of-the-table Te Puke this weekend as they look to charge into the Williams Cup semifinals.