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Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win
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Nigella Lane outruns Dark Destroyer for 'deserved' Rotorua win

10 May 05:00 PM
Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud
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Tomodachi delivers milestone win for Andrew Scott in Rotorua mud

10 May 05:48 AM

Matamata trainer one of the few to reach 1000 career wins in New Zealand.

Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat
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Downpours put Rotorua race meeting under threat

09 May 05:00 PM

Early morning inspection will determine whether racing goes ahead today after heavy rains.

Punters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua feature
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Punters should be on weather watch ahead of Rotorua feature

08 May 05:00 PM

It is that time of the year when the weather forecast becomes as important as race form.

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On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record
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On The Up: 11yo Taradale runner may have broken 5km world record

06 May 11:58 PM

Jack Coombe would have been happy to beat his PB, before his time sent everyone googling.

'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon success
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'Best decision': Teacher credits group for marathon success

05 May 05:00 PM

Matthew Liley completed the Rotorua Marathon in five hours and 50 minutes.

Watch: 'Oh f*** off' - Steven Adams' cheeky jab at Oz reporter caught on mic during presser
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Watch: 'Oh f*** off' - Steven Adams' cheeky jab at Oz reporter caught on mic during presser

04 May 02:41 AM

'He's Australian, I had to,' the NBA star said.

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'Transformative moment': Dame Lisa Carrington backs women's basketball

03 May 06:00 PM
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7000 tackle Rotorua Marathon

03 May 05:00 AM
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'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon
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'Electric atmosphere': New finish line for Rotorua Marathon

01 May 05:00 AM

Several event including return of Marae to Marae relay.

Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September
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Rotorua to host 'epic' rugby test match in September

30 Apr 06:00 PM

Rotorua is Samoa's 'home ground away from home'.

Teen swimmer breaks Danyon Loader's 33-year record
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Teen swimmer breaks Danyon Loader's 33-year record

29 Apr 12:00 AM

He qualified for five events at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania.

Baywide rugby battle continues
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Baywide rugby battle continues

27 Apr 06:56 PM

Reigning Premier titleholders Te Puke Sports tasted success at the Tauranga Domain.

Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval
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Cricket stumps to rugby posts: Chiefs to make Super Rugby history at Bay Oval

23 Apr 11:20 PM

Samisoni Taukei’aho will make his 100th Super Rugby appearance in this match.

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'It's so long and so fast': Kiwi champion's Isle of Man TT challenge

23 Apr 11:13 PM
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On The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racer

23 Apr 05:02 PM
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‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics
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‘Small beginnings’: Tournament now hosts more athletes than Olympics

21 Apr 07:58 PM

Games is the biggest intermediate-school level sports tournament in Australasia.

National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride
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National Māori netball tournament celebrates culture and pride

18 Apr 04:05 AM

The AMNOHL tournament will be held in Wellington during Easter weekend.

On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics
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On The Up: From tricycle to triumph - Young BMX champ aims for Olympics

15 Apr 12:00 AM

Maddy, 13, is a four-time national BMX champion with sights firmly fixed on the Olympics.

Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region
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Taupō Ironman event generates $23m visitor spending for the region

14 Apr 09:02 PM

Taupō District Council estimates the December event earned $50m for New Zealand.

Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match
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Jordan Cup returns to Tauranga Sports after tight match

13 Apr 06:06 PM

Whakarewarewa remained unbeaten, defeating Greerton Marist 57-28 at home.

'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
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'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō

13 Apr 05:42 AM

The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.

Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks
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Not her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarks

11 Apr 05:00 PM

Brooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.

Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round
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Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round

10 Apr 11:04 PM

Five Kiwis, including Heimgartner, are racing on home soil this weekend.

Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend
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Taupō catches Supercars fever as town amps up for racing weekend

09 Apr 05:00 AM

The third round of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship, the ITM Taupō Super440, is here.

‘Real win for Tauranga’: Bay Oval to host Black Caps series against old foe
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‘Real win for Tauranga’: Bay Oval to host Black Caps series against old foe

07 Apr 11:00 PM

The Tauranga Mayor expects 'significant economic benefits'.

‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down
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‘Her energy and enthusiasm was 100%‘: League stalwart, 80, steps down

05 Apr 06:00 PM

For nearly 50 years, Jenny Nahu has been the glue that's held Bay rugby league together.

Champions prevail: Chiefs’ late surge sinks Reds in tight contest
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Champions prevail: Chiefs’ late surge sinks Reds in tight contest

04 Apr 08:02 AM

The Chiefs beat the Reds 27-15 to top the Super Rugby standings.

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The key factors for Auckland FC as Black Knights' A-League finals quest begins
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The key factors for Auckland FC as Black Knights' A-League finals quest begins

17 May 12:22 AM

Facing Melbourne Victory in an away finals match is the side's greatest challenge so far.

'The card is a banger': Nyika on SBW v Gallen and his boxing return
Boxing

'The card is a banger': Nyika on SBW v Gallen and his boxing return

16 May 10:00 PM

David Nyika's return to the ring on the SBW-Gallen card is his first since his KO defeat.

Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police
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Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police

16 May 09:31 PM

Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.

'Had to weather the storm': Moana Pasifika top Blues
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'Had to weather the storm': Moana Pasifika top Blues

17 May 09:34 AM

All the action as Moana Pasifika beat the Blues at North Harbour Stadium.

Auckland FC visit Melbourne Victory for first leg of semifinal
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Auckland FC visit Melbourne Victory for first leg of semifinal

17 May 09:20 AM

Follow the action from the first leg of the A-League semifinal.

Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win
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Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win

17 May 07:45 AM

The Warriors have survived a late second half comeback for a fifth consecutive win.

Black Ferns leave it late in draw with Canada
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Black Ferns leave it late in draw with Canada

17 May 05:29 AM

The Black Ferns showed resilience in the final moments to deny Canada the win.

Do You Just starts the corks popping with Ellerslie stroll
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Do You Just starts the corks popping with Ellerslie stroll

17 May 05:26 AM

Superstar jockey Warren Kennedy turns black type race on its head at Ellerslie

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How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
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How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality

17 May 01:00 AM

Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.

The key factors for Auckland FC as Black Knights' A-League finals quest begins
Sport

The key factors for Auckland FC as Black Knights' A-League finals quest begins

17 May 12:22 AM

Facing Melbourne Victory in an away finals match is the side's greatest challenge so far.

'The card is a banger': Nyika on SBW v Gallen and his boxing return
Boxing

'The card is a banger': Nyika on SBW v Gallen and his boxing return

16 May 10:00 PM

David Nyika's return to the ring on the SBW-Gallen card is his first since his KO defeat.

Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police
New Zealand|crime

Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police

16 May 09:31 PM

Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.

'Had to weather the storm': Moana Pasifika top Blues
Super RugbyUpdated

'Had to weather the storm': Moana Pasifika top Blues

17 May 09:34 AM

All the action as Moana Pasifika beat the Blues at North Harbour Stadium.

Auckland FC visit Melbourne Victory for first leg of semifinal
live
Auckland FC

Auckland FC visit Melbourne Victory for first leg of semifinal

17 May 09:20 AM

Follow the action from the first leg of the A-League semifinal.

Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win
Warriors

Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win

17 May 07:45 AM

The Warriors have survived a late second half comeback for a fifth consecutive win.

Black Ferns leave it late in draw with Canada
Black FernsUpdated

Black Ferns leave it late in draw with Canada

17 May 05:29 AM

The Black Ferns showed resilience in the final moments to deny Canada the win.

Do You Just starts the corks popping with Ellerslie stroll
Racing

Do You Just starts the corks popping with Ellerslie stroll

17 May 05:26 AM

Superstar jockey Warren Kennedy turns black type race on its head at Ellerslie

Premium
How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Tourism

How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality

17 May 01:00 AM

Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.

The key factors for Auckland FC as Black Knights' A-League finals quest begins
Sport

The key factors for Auckland FC as Black Knights' A-League finals quest begins

17 May 12:22 AM

Facing Melbourne Victory in an away finals match is the side's greatest challenge so far.

'The card is a banger': Nyika on SBW v Gallen and his boxing return
Boxing

'The card is a banger': Nyika on SBW v Gallen and his boxing return

16 May 10:00 PM

David Nyika's return to the ring on the SBW-Gallen card is his first since his KO defeat.

Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police
New Zealand|crime

Napier homicide: Gang connection rumours 'damaging' and untrue - police

16 May 09:31 PM

Teen homicide victim Kaea Karauria will be laid to rest next to his beloved Papa.

Black Caps chase clean sweep at Bay Oval
Rotorua Daily Post

Black Caps chase clean sweep at Bay Oval

03 Apr 09:40 PM

Black Caps take on Pakistan on Saturday at Bay Oval in third ODI.

Inside the Chiefs’ plan to replace Clayton McMillan as coach
Rotorua Daily Post

Inside the Chiefs’ plan to replace Clayton McMillan as coach

02 Apr 11:00 PM

The Chiefs' plan to replace Clayton McMillan revealed – and his likely successor.

Magic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in Rotorua
Rotorua Daily Post

Magic v Stars: Pre-season clash, community day in Rotorua

31 Mar 12:24 AM

Saturday features a community day with skills sessions for kids.

Supercars drivers revving up for ITM Taupō Super440
Rotorua Daily Post

Supercars drivers revving up for ITM Taupō Super440

26 Mar 03:56 AM

The driver with the most points on race weekend claims the Jason Richards Memorial Trophy.

A century of rugby: Reporoa Club celebrates milestone anniversary
Rotorua Daily Post

A century of rugby: Reporoa Club celebrates milestone anniversary

25 Mar 06:00 PM

Former All Blacks Sam Cane and Scott Curry played for Reporoa.

Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project
Rotorua Daily Post

Olympians join fight against Bay of Plenty river energy project

20 Mar 04:17 AM

The Māori landowners group proposing the project says people are jumping to conclusions.

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